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.

Totoderaca Leash-Free Dog Park

Mississauga, ON

Totoderaca Leash-Free Dog Park Well kept, spacious area for your pups/dogs to roam free and have a blast making new friends! See Details

Blue Mountain Village

The Blue Mountains, ON

Blue Mountain Village Blue Mountain Village is pet-friendly. This small town at the base of the Blue Mountains welcomes you and your pooch to walk along the streets and pop into some of the pet-friendly stores along the way. Many of the stores and restaurant patios are dog friendly. Don't forget to keep your pup under control and to clean up any mess left behind. See Details

Spencer Gorge Wilderness Area

Hamilton, ON

Spencer Gorge Wilderness Area Spencer Gorge Wilderness Area is pet-friendly. This is a reservations only natural area, so don't forget to book a spot before turning up with your pup. Overlooking the former town of Dundas, the Spencer Gorge Natural Area is made up of a southern-facing section of the Niagara Escarpment. Enjoy a walk alongside Spencer Creek and Logie’s Creek, both of which flow through this area. Spencer Gorge is the central feature of this area, a y-shaped gorge that has been weathered by a waterfall over time. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

Les Serres Robert Plante Greenhouses

Ottawa, ON

Les Serres Robert Plante Greenhouses Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans at Les Serres Robert Plante Greenhouses in Ottawa, ON. This greenhouse and garden supply center sells a wide variety of plants, including house plants, tropical plants, trees, shrubs, cacti and much more. Their greenhouses are open to the public year-round. They encourage those visiting with dogs to take photos to share. See Details

Michaels Ottawa

Ottawa, ON

Michaels Ottawa Michaels is a dog-friendly craft store in Ottawa, ON. They welcome pets and their owners to peruse the aisles of paint, canvas, and lots of other hobby items that can be taken home to enjoy. See Details

Barrie Molson Centre Dog-Off Leash Recreation Area

Barrie, ON

Barrie Molson Centre Dog-Off Leash Recreation Area The Barrie Molson Centre Dog-Off Leash Recreation Area boasts two fenced areas for dogs of different sizes. Dog owners are welcome to park in the north BMC parking lot to access the walk-in entrance. Parking is also available in the south-east lot when the north parking lot is closed for events. Dogs are also permitted off-leash in the natural area beyond the pens; however, owners should be aware that the perimeter fencing does have gaps under the fence line, overland waterflows, and movement from small animals. Dog owners can check out Barrie Molson Centre Dog Off-Leash Recreation Area's website for information on rules and regulations and tips on avoiding poison ivy. See Details

TERRA

Hamilton, ON

TERRA TERRA is a pet-friendly garden center in Hamilton, ON. There are lots of things of interest to peruse with your pooch. During the winter, you can keep shopping for as long as you want as the area is heated. The garden center is very welcoming to our canine companions. They provide furry customers with water bowls and your cashier may even give your pooch a treat. TERRA is open Sunday through Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. See Details

Urban Barn

Toronto, ON

Urban Barn Bring your dog to shop for furniture and accessories store for your home and office at Urban Barn. See Details

Fifty Point Conservation Area

Hamilton, ON

Fifty Point Conservation Area Fifty Point Conservation Area is a dog-friendly attraction in Hamilton, ON. Situated on Lake Ontario, leashed pets are welcome to accompany you on a family picnic or hike around the trail loop at this popular scenic spot. Please note that pets are not permitted at Fifty Point Beach. See Details

Stratford Dog Park

Stratford, ON

Stratford Dog Park This six-acre forested and open field dog park includes a natural grass area, wooded pathways, and a small creek. This park is free to use for all visitors, is well-lit for nighttime use, offers plenty of free parking, and has garbage cans for easy disposal of pet waste. See Details

Turquoise Boutiques

Whitby, ON

Turquoise Boutiques Turquoise Boutique is a dog-friendly women's clothing boutique in Whitby, ON. This boutique imports unique, beautiful clothing and accessories from designers in Italy, Los Angeles, and Montreal. Your friendly, leashed dog is welcome to join you inside the shop as you search for your next fashionable outfit. See Details

Farmcrest Park Off-Leash Dog Park

Peterborough, ON

Farmcrest Park Off-Leash Dog Park Dogs are welcome to enjoy Farmcrest Park Off-Leash Dog Park. Located on the south side of Willow Creek Trail, this easily accessible recreation area for pups is fenced-in, so they can play and make friends without worrying about your dog running off. Parking is available at Beavermead Park at all times. Pet owners must be 14 years or older to use the park, clean up any mess that their pets leave behind, and can bring a maximum of three dogs with them. See Details

Global Pet Foods

Ottawa, ON

Global Pet Foods Global Pet Foods in Hintonburg is dog-friendly. This pet supply store offers a whole range of foods for a number of different animals and breeds, including grain-free treats, food, and lots of other goodies. Global Pet Foods is open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 9:00pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 6:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. See Details

Valleyview Gardens

Markham, ON

Valleyview Gardens Valleyview Gardens is a dog-friendly garden center and nursery in Markham, ON. They offer a diverse selection of plants, flowers, trees and shrubs for every season along with a variety of ceramic, fiberglass, tin and concrete planters. Well-behaved and leashed pups are welcome to shop with you. They even have a designated pet-safe plant collection for you to browse. See Details

Heritage Green Community Dog Park

Hamilton, ON

Heritage Green Community Dog Park Heritage Green Community Dog Park is a secure, enclosed, off-leash park in Hamilton, ON. Bring Fido to play, exercise and socialize at this popular community park. A pet waste station is located along the fence and owners are required to clean up after their pets. Owners must be attentive to their dog(s) and accompany them inside the dog park. Benches provide a resting spot where owners can sit and watch their pets at play. See Details

Global Pet Foods

Kanata, ON

Global Pet Foods Global Pet Foods is a dog-friendly store in Kanata. This pet supply store offers a whole range of foods for a number of different animals and breeds, including grain-free treats, food, and lots of other goodies. Global Pet Foods is open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 9:00pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 7:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. See Details

Old Dog Brewing Company

Bobcaygeon, ON

Old Dog Brewing Company Old Dog Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Bobcaygeon, ON where your leashed dog is welcome to join you at the picnic tables on the gated, front patio. This brewery specializes in making hand-crafted beers using locally sourced ingredients, and utilizing the small batch process so that they are able to make sure your beer tastes exactly as intended each time. Try their Yellow Lab Lager, Mad Dog American Pale, or Single Malt Scottie while you're there! See Details

1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises

Brockville, ON

1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises 1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises is a dog-friendly tour company located in Brockville, ON. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on board one of the ships touring the St. Lawrence Seaway and other nearby landmarks like Singer Castle. If booking online, please register Fido for an infant ticket. See Details

Totoredaca

Mississauga, ON

Totoredaca Totoredaca is a pet-friendly place for pups and their people. This park is equipped with a splash pool and a doggy pool and there's a wooded area to naturally shade you on hotter days. The 3.5 acre off-leash area has a number of different areas for Fido to explore. There's even a separate area for smaller pups. The park is open every day of the week from 5:30am to 12:00am. See Details

Peavey Mart Goderich

Goderich, ON

Peavey Mart Goderich Peavey Mart is a dog-friendly hardware store in Goderich, ON, where Fido is welcome to join you inside as long as they remain leashed. Peavey Mart sells essentials for home improvement, working the land, and outdoor hobbies. Pet owners can browse the selection of food, treats, beds, accessories, toys and kennels. See Details