Dog-Friendly Activities in Newfoundland and Labrador

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Newfoundland and Labrador, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Signal Hill National Historic Site

St. John's, NL

Signal Hill National Historic Site Signal Hill National Historic Site is pet-friendly. This St. John's landmark is a great place for a hike with your pooch. The highlight of this great overlook on the coast is a bronze statue of a Newfoundland next to a Labrador, commemorating the breeds’ first home. Dogs are welcome if they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them. Signal Hill is open every day of the week from 10am to 6pm. See Details

Norstead

Saint Lunaire-Griquet, NL

Norstead Norstead is a pet-friendly viking village within the Newfoundland region of Saint Lunaire-Griquet, NL. Newfoundlands, or Newfies, are rumored to have evolved from the black “bear” dogs brought to the region around 1000 C.E. by Vikings who briefly settled in the region. Fido can get a glimpse of what life was like at that time by your side at Norstead Viking Village. Located near The UNESCO World Heritage Viking Site, this hidden gem places history into the hands of visitors with a chance to join costumed interpreters in the Chieftain's Hall for mysterious tales, watch a blacksmith forging iron, step aboard a replica of the Viking ship "Snorri,” and learn skills like pottery and more. See Details

Bay de Verde Heritage House

Bay de Verde, NL

Bay de Verde Heritage House Bay de Verde Heritage House is a dog-friendly attraction that welcomes you and Fido to enjoy a guided tour of the former premises of the Blundon family. Located in Bay de Verde, NL, CA, this merchant-class Victorian housing features unique architecture and more than 800 historical artifacts. The tour concludes with tea or coffee and biscuits. See Details

Cupids Cove Plantation

Cupids, NL

Cupids Cove Plantation Cupids Cove Plantation is a dog-friendly attraction in Cupids, NL, CA. Enjoy a day of history and adventure as you learn about this archeological dig site while on a tour provided by an archeologist. Arrange an appointment for an individual tour by calling prior to your visit. See Details

L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site

Saint Lunaire-Griquet, NL

L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site in Saint Lunaire-Griquet, NL, welcomes dogs throughout the grounds and even inside the visitor center (except for the theatre). Explore the pet-friendly UNESCO World Heritage site, where Norse expeditions built a Viking encampment over 1,000 years ago. Enjoy hiking, geocaching and picnicking amidst stunning coastal landscapes. Check their website for admission details. See Details

Gros Morne National Park

Deer Lake, NL

Gros Morne National Park Gros Morne National Park is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome on a leash in picnic areas, at campsites and on any trails. Soaring fjords and big mountains dominate the landscape at this picturesque park. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You and your pooch can wander coastal pathways and beaches. You can also hike to alpine highlands where Arctic hare live out their days. See Details

Terra Nova National Park

Traytown, NL

Terra Nova National Park Terra Nova National Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in Traytown, NL. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you on more than 80 km of trails. Options range from easy half-hour walks to strenuous multi-day hikes. See Details

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

St. John's, NL

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site See the first sunrise in North America at the dog-friendly Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site in St. John's, NL. Situated on Canada’s easternmost point on a rugged cliff, the oldest surviving lighthouse in the region was constructed back in 1836. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners in the grounds surrounding the lighthouse to gaze out across the ocean and get a glimpse into times gone by in Newfoundland. See Details

Chance Cove Coastal Hiking Trail

Chance Cove, NL

Chance Cove Coastal Hiking Trail Take Fido when you visit dog-friendly Chance Cove Coastal Hiking Trail, located in Chance Cove, NL. This trail is a 2.3 mile loop and rated as moderate difficulty. Fido can join you as the trail winds down through the forest to Chance Cove Beach. Continue uphill to capture spectacular views of the coastline and discover access to hidden beaches and caves. Pose with Fido for a photo at popular lookout point Green Head, which overlooks Chance Cove and Trinity Bay. See Details

Torngat Mountains National Park

Nain, NL

Torngat Mountains National Park Torngat Mountains National Park is a remote park in Nain, NL. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you, but a permit is required. The park is located in Inuit territory and affords stunning views of mountains, fjords, and polar bears. See Details

Port Rexton Brewery + Tap Room

Port Rexton, NL

Port Rexton Brewery + Tap Room Set sail with your Saluki to the Port Rexton Brewery + Tap Room. Located in the rural town of Port Rexton, dogs are invited to join in the fun in the pet-friendly beer garden. If you’re planning on working seriously remotely, log onto the free WiFi with a beer in hand and a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich from Oh My Cheeses food truck on-site. See Details

Fairy Door Tours

St. John's, NL

Fairy Door Tours Fairy Door Tours is a unique pet-friendly tour company in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Leashed dogs can join in the fun in Pippy Park on Saturdays throughout summer. Using clues, you'll search for and visit a series of enchanting fairy, elf and gnome homes scattered along a woodland trail. See Details

East Coast Trail

Cape Broyle, NL

East Coast Trail Explore 336 km of wilderness paths along the pet-friendly East Coast Trail, North America’s easternmost coastline, from Topsail Beach to Cappahayden on Newfoundland & Labrador’s Avalon Peninsula, with 25 diverse trails showcasing towering cliffs, sea stacks, fjords, and the Spout geyser. Encounter abandoned settlements, lighthouses, ecological reserves, wildlife, historic sites, suspension bridges, and archaeological dig sites. Dog owners are welcome, but must adhere to provincial and municipal regulations, ensuring control over pets and proper disposal of waste. See Details

The Treasure Trove

South Dildo, NL

The Treasure Trove The Treasure Trove is a pet-friendly store in South Dildo, NL. Your leashed furry friend can join you inside to browse their selection. They offer a wide range of crafts and decor, along with jewelry and more. See Details

Irving Big Stop Bark Park

Deer Lake, NL

Irving Big Stop Bark Park Irving Big Stop is dog-friendly! Bring Fido to this Deer Lake gas station and restaurant's fenced-in, grassy dog park where dogs can safely relax and stretch their legs off-leash during a long road trip. Waste bags are provided, along with some agility equipment for the dogs to use so they can stretch their paws. See Details

Harbourside Park

St. John's, NL

Harbourside Park Harbourside Park in St. John's, NL is pet-friendly. This public recreation area pays homage to the region's most important residents with a bronze statue of a Labrador next to a Newfoundland. Snap a picture of your best friend attempting to sit as still as a statue, then continue walking to Signal Hill National Historic Site for an epic coastal overlook and to see boats entering the harbor. See Details

Home From the Ice Floes Craft Shop

Elliston, NL

Home From the Ice Floes Craft Shop Dogs are welcome to join their owners inside this shop. Home From The Ice Floes Craft Shop sells gifts and craft supplies. See Details

The Bee's Knees

St. John's, NL

The Bee's Knees The Bee's Knees is a pet-friendly shop on St. John’s Pedestrian Mall in St. John's, NL. Walk down Jellybean Row for pictures of your pooch next to the iconic row of colorful buildings and continue to the mall for an afternoon of shopping, snacking and hanging out with locals. The Bee’s Knees is one of the shops in the outdoor mall that allows pets inside to help you select sustainable items to take home with you. See Details

St. John's Walking Tours

St. John's, NL

St. John's Walking Tours Learn all about the ins and outs of Newfoundland's most populated city with St. John's Walking Tours. Sign up with your pup for the dog-friendly Signature Tour, the most comprehensive walking tour in town. Beginning downtown, the tour visits Jellybean Row and back, featuring stories, oddities and a deep dive into the region’s history along the way. If your dog can’t manage 2.5 hours, the Core Tour is a little shorter and less comprehensive. See Details

Tablelands Trail

Bonne Bay, NL

Tablelands Trail Tablelands Trail, located in Bonne Bay, NL, is a dog-friendly trail perfect for hiking, walking, running, and birdwatching. The trail is a 2.6 mile out and back trail which experiences moderate foot traffic. Fido is welcome to join you on the trail but must remain on a leash due to wildlife in this area. Tablelands Trail is suitable for all skill levels. See Details