Dog Friendly Activities in Northwest Territories

Canadian Tire

Canadian Tire is a dog-friendly department store in Yellowknife, NT. They specialize in items like tools and hardware, backyard living, kitchen supplies, outdoor power tools, and more! Fido is welcome to join you throughout the store, so long as they are friendly and leashed.

McMahon Frame Lake Trail

McMahon Frame Lake Trail

Take Fido for a hike along the McMahon Frame Lake Trail in Yellowknife, NT. This pet-friendly trail is popular for walking, hiking and snowshoeing. A portion of this 3-mile path is paved and offers waterfront views. Pets must be leashed or under owner control while on the hike.

Nahanni National Park Reserve

Nahanni National Park Reserve

Nahanni National Park Reserve is a dog-friendly park in Fort Smith, NT. To access the park, you will either need to obtain a chartered flight or paddle in by kayak. Once there, your leashed dog can join you at a campsite (one dog is allowed per site). Note that there are no roads in and out of the park and there are no developed trails.

Wood Buffalo National Park

Wood Buffalo National Park

Wood Buffalo National Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in Fort Smith, NT. It is Canada's largest national park and is the home of bison herds. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you throughout the park. There are picnic areas, beaches, and restrooms.

Parc Territorial Fred Henne

Parc Territorial Fred Henne

Fido and the entire family can enjoy a day of outdoor activities at Parc Territorial Fred Henne in Yellowknife, NT. The recreational area is a popular spot for swimming and launching small boats like kayaks and canoes. Parc Territorial Fred Henne also features a beach and access to a system of pet-friendly hiking trails. Please keep pets on a leash and take advantage of the provided waste bags.

Aulavik National Park

Sachs Harbour, NT

Aulavik National Park

Aulavik National Park is a dog-friendly park in a remote location in Sachs Harbour, NT. Leashed dogs are welcome, but it is important to note that rescue services and facilities are limited. If you are one of the 12 or so visitors the park receives annually, you'll be rewarded with beautiful landscapes and gorgeous views.

Nááts'įhch'oh National Park Reserve

Nááts'įhch'oh National Park Reserve

Nááts'įhch'oh National Park Reserve is a dog-friendly park in Fort Smith, NT. The park is in a remote location and one of the best ways to access the park is via a chartered float plane. There are no established trails or routes, so you'll be able to blaze your own path along the river or through the wetlands.

Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve

Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve

Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve is a remote dog-friendly park in Fort Smith, NT. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you to explore the park. There is no road access, so visitors must plan to arrive via plane, boat, or snowmobile from Łutsël K'é. The park offers fishing, berry and plant harvesting, and hiking opportunities.

Sand Pits

Sand Pits

Sand Pits is a pet-friendly open space near the community of Yellowknife, NT. This off-leash area allows Fido to explore and swim. Trails to the south lead you away from the highway, but visitors should note that Sand Pits is not fenced and is accessible to off-road vehicles.

Tuktut Nogait National Park

Tuktut Nogait National Park

Paulatuk, NT

Tuktut Nogait National Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in Paulatuk, NT. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the park with you. Access to the park requires travel through privately owned Inuvialuit lands. There are various regulations and cautions due to the fact that the park is so remote, so be sure to check their website for more information.

Tincan Hill Recreation Area

Tincan Hill Recreation Area

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly hiking trails within Tincan Hill Recreation Area in Yellowknife, NT. Dogs are permitted to be off leash in this expansive area. This area is accessible throughout the year, but walkers may have to cut their own paths through snow and icy areas in the winter months.