Dog Friendly Activities in Ontario

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Ontario, 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.

Pet Friendly Gan Brewing Company
Gan Brewing Company Fido is welcome to join you for a beer at Gan Brewing Company, a dog-friendly microbrewery in Gananoque, ON. Gan Brewing is a family-owned and operated business producing quality craft beer which you can enjoy with Fido beside a cozy fire pit on the outside patio or inside at the bar. GBC are famous for the highly-touted Naughty Otter Lager, one of the fastest-growing craft beers in Ontario. Sip a glass of Naughty Otter or quench your thirst with a Highland Bull Scottish Ale, Revival Stout, or Axleworks IPA. If you can't decide what to fill your glass with, order a flight of favorites to sample while listening to live music in the spring and summer. See Details
Pet Friendly Bicycle Craft Brewery
Bicycle Craft Brewery Bicycle Craft Brewery is dog-friendly. This relaxed shop and taproom welcomes dogs to join their owners inside. You can enjoy 12 oz pours or flights of beer, along with locally made snacks from some of Ottawa's best artisan food shops. Peckish pups are invited to bring their own food from outside or to get food delivered from nearby. There's swag and cans to take home with you, too. Bicycle Craft Brewery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm, Sunday from 11am to 5pm, Monday from 11am to 6pm, and Tuesday from 11am to 6pm. See Details
Old Flame Brewing Co. Nestled in the Historical District of Port Perry, Old Flame Brewing Co. is dog-friendly! Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a craft brew both inside and outside of Old Flame. Old Flame's menu includes beers such as its "Dirty Blonde," a hazy, golden lager, "Gimme a Kiss," an Indian Red Lager, and "Perry Loved Mary," a hop forward Ale. Bring Fido to the Brewing Co. on a Saturday afternoon for live music. Old Flame Brewing Co. is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. See Details
Port Burwell Provincial Park Bring Fido to the dog beach at Port Burwell Provincial Park, located on the shores of Lake Erie in Port Burwell, ON. Open seasonally from May until October, dogs are welcome to enjoy off-leash exercise and swimming from dawn until dusk. Please note, dogs are only permitted to enter the beach through the access point located east of P1 which leads directly to the dog beach and off-leash area. Fido isn't permitted on any other areas, or beach entry points P2, P3, P4 and P5. See Details
Greenwood Conservation Area (North End of Ajax) Greenwood Conservation Area is pet-friendly. Join hikers and fishing enthusiasts at Greenwood Conservation Area for a day of off-leash fun. Located in the woods along Duffins Creek, this protected area is full of winding woodland trails and features a large off-leash space with entrances to the water. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after pups for other park users to enjoy the space, too. See Details
Sherwood Park Sherwood Park features a large playground, wading pools, walking trails, picnic tables, and an off-leash dog park. Leashed dogs are also welcome to join their humans throughout many of the park's other areas beyond the dog park. See Details
Silverbirch Park This off-leash dog park is located from the foot of Silverbirch Ave. to the foot of Nursewood Rd. See Details
Bruce Pit Bruce Pit is a free off leash trail/park for all dogs. Great spot for a walk in the park with spot. See Details
Outlet Collection at Niagara Outlet Collection at Niagara a pet-friendly mall and welcomes dogs to shop with owners. Although most stores, like Bass Pro Shops, welcome dogs, some may not. Please comply with all individual stores’ policies. See Details
Black Lab Brewing Dogs are welcome at Black Lab Brewing. You and Fido can hang out inside together at this brand new pet-friendly brewery. Their tap list, which changes regularly, includes Cornerstone Black Lager, Sitting Pretty APA, Double Dry Hop IPA, and Rhubarb Kennel Sour. Black Lab Brewing is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Niagara Falls Dog Park Located at Fireman's Park, Niagara Falls Dog Park is a fenced-in space for Fido to play off leash in Niagara Falls, ON. The park features small and large dog areas, a dog water fountain, and a waste receptacle. All visiting pups must have valid dog license tags and vaccinations. Niagara Falls Dog Park is open daily from dawn until dusk. See Details
Dundas Valley Conservation Area Dundas Valley Conservation Area in Hamilton, ON is dog-friendly. Located on the Niagara Escarpment, this 40-kilometre trail system provides a connection to the Bruce Trail. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the trail, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after. See Details
Kichesippi Beer Kichesippi Beer is a family-owned craft brewery in Ottawa, ON with a dog-friendly patio and heated beer garden. Water bowls are available for thirsty pups. They are open Monday from 11am to 6pm and Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Featherstone Estate Winery Featherstone Winery is dog-friendly. Located a short 30 minute drive from the Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries, this eco-friendly, twenty mile bench winery produces fine grapes for their delicious wine. Dogs are welcome to join their owners both inside the tasting room and out on the veranda, where pizza is cooked in a wood-fired pizza oven. Featherstone Winery is open every day of the week from 11:00am to 5:30pm. See Details
Nickel Brook Brewing Co. Nickel Brook Brewing Co. is dog-friendly and this establishment has been a leading player in the Ontario Craft Beer industry since 2005. From Pale Ales and IPAs to sour and wild ales to stouts and porters, the beer line is deep and diverse. Bring your dog to the taproom in Burlington. See Details
Eramosa Karst Conservation Area Eramosa Karst Conservation Area in Hamilton, ON is dog-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at this unique natural area filled with underground caves and streams, meadows and forests. This natural gems is a great location for hiking and appreciating nature. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess to preserve the cleanliness of the area. See Details
Cabela's Fido is welcome to join you for an outing to pet-friendly outdoor retailer Cabela's, located in Ottawa, ON. Dogs are welcome inside so stock up on everything you need for camping, fishing, hunting, meat processing, shooting and other outdoor pursuits. See Details
MEC Ottawa Bring Fido along as you pick out your newest gear from dog-friendly outdoor retailer MEC Ottawa, located in Ottawa, ON. Allowed inside as you shop, Fido can accompany you down the aisles as you choose from a wide selection of tents, backpacks, apparel, shoes, fitness equipment, hiking essentials, and much more. See Details
Tudhope Park Great dog friendly waterfront park with miles of paved walking trails and acres of bush to explore. Some great sandy shore areas for the dogs to swim. Trails are cleared in the winter. The city even supplies poop bags. See Details
Pinery Provincial Park Pinery Provincial Park is pet-friendly. This provincial park is located on Lake Huron near Grand Bend, Ontario. Dogs are welcome on the P1 and P2 sections of the sand. Bring your pooch along to have fun in the sun, but make sure they are leashed and you clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details
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