Dog-Friendly Activities in Quebec

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Quebec, 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 La Maison Lavande
La Maison Lavande Located in the heart of the Lower Laurentians, La Maison Lavande is dog-friendly! Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the property as long as their owners pick up after them and ensure their pets are respectful. La Maison Lavande features lavender fields, shops and more. Admission is free during certain times of the year. Guests can find this information as well as its operating hours, on its official website. See Details
Pet Friendly Mount Royal Park
Mount Royal Park Mount Royal Park in Montreal is dog-friendly. The park features a popular trail that's a perfect nature escape from city life. The trail stretches for miles around the area, giving you and your pooch plenty to explore. Dogs must be on leash at all times, and owners must pick up after their pet. See Details
Café Arthur Check out Café Arthur, a pet-centric attraction featuring a doggy cafe and gated dog park in Laval, QC. The indoor seating and outdoor patio tables are pet-friendly, so you can bring your pup along and choose wherever best suits you both, and they even offer a special dog menu! On the menu for humans, you'll find items such as tiny fried chicken, portobello mushroom risotto and snow shrimp tacos. Stop by and enjoy a delicious meal while your pup gets to run around and socialize in the off-leash dog park! See Details
Parc Jean-Paul Forand Ecological Park Parc Jean-Paul Forand Ecological Park, located in Shefford, QC, is a beautiful park with trails ideal for you and Fido. Take your best friend for a hike along Sarsaparilla, Violet, Surette, Fougere and Savoyane Trails which lead you along a 3.9 mile moderately trafficked loop. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you when exploring this beautiful area on foot. See Details
Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec The Funicular of Old Quebec, QC, was first built in 1879 and is pet friendly. The railway operates on gravity scales 195 feet from the Basse-Ville to the Haute-Ville, offering views over the historic old town. Dogs are allowed on the funicular for no additional fee, but please note there's a fee each way for pet parents. See Details
Au Diable Vert Over 320 acres of mountainous land awaits you and your dogs with 14km of well-marked trails. Our alpine field provides a place to run and play or simply to enjoy the breathtaking view. Whether you want a quick jaunt though an easy flowing path or a more challenging route that winds its way through the mountain forest and over mountain brooks, there is a trail for you here. Also offered is access to the river, various outdoor activities and one of a kind lodging. Open year round, everyday. See Details
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Parc de la Chute-Montmorency and Montmorency Falls is a dog-friendly attraction in Quebec, QC. Dogs are allowed in authorized areas and must leashed at all times. The stunning 272 feet waterfall can be viewed a number of ways for every age and ability, including a paved walking trail with a viewing platform, a suspension bridge, and a cable car. See Details
Plein-Air Canin Bring your dog to play at this private, pay-for-play dog park where dog can be unleashed with trails, water plan, frisbee and agility courses. The daily access fee remains at $5 per person and the monthly pass (starting May 1) is still $30 per family. See Details
Bois de l'Équerre Bois de l'Équerre is a pet-friendly recreation area in the Sainte-Rose district of Laval, QC. Described as one of the "last urban forests in Laval," leashed dogs are welcome for a walk on more than eight miles of wooded trails and see how many birds you can spot along the way. See Details
Parc écoforestier de Johnville Parc écoforestier de Johnville is a dog-friendly park and trail in Cookshire, QC, where your leashed dog is welcome to join you. This park boasts 5.8 kilometers of hiking trails, 8.5 kilometers of ski and snowshoe trails, and over 25 interpretation panels provide information on the peat bogs, the most recent glacial era, and the eskers. This park has been maintained by the JWCC - the Johnville Woodland Conservation Corporation - since 1989. See Details
Park des Jardins-Lavigne Off Leash Dog Park Just over the Ottawa river from Ottawa, the off-leash dog park is located in the undeveloped area of Jardins-Lavigne park (Bois-Franc Avenue, Aylmer) in Gatineau. Volunteers from the Aylmer Canine Club have installed benches and ensures its cleanliness. It's a circle path that takes approximately 15 min to walk at a regular pace. It's surrounded by hectares of natural wooded area with walking paths. In the the interior of the circle path is a lower wide flat grassy area for dog running and games, with a creek running through on one side. The parking lot for the off-leash park is also a parking lot for a young-children's playground with a sprinkler system area and sand area with climbing forts. See Details
Gorge Park Gorge Park, or Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, is a pet-friendly recreational spot in Coaticook, QC. From snowshoe adventures during winter to hiking the famous hanging bridge during summer, people and pups will find beauty and fun in this park whenever they choose to visit. The suspended walkway in the park is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America and is a sight to behold. If you decide to cross with your canine, you'll be treated to epic views of the gorge below. The bridge can be accessed via the Gorge Trail and is part of the Foresta Lumina experience. This section of the park is only open during the summer. See Details
Parc récréoforestier Saint-Mathieu Parc récréoforestier Saint-Mathieu is a dog-friendly hiking trail and wildlife sanctuary in Saint-Mathie-du-Parc, QC. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you for hiking, running, snowshoeing, mountain biking, or snowmobiling at this beautiful, forested park. Pack for a picnic and Fido can join you at a picnic table for lunch on the observation deck! See Details
Verso Microbrasserie Verso Microbrasserie is a pet-friendly craft brewery in Lac-Etchemin, QC. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a variety of house-brewed ales inside the comfortable taproom or outside on the beautiful garden patio overlooking Lake Etchemin. Popular beer styles include the Panache Light lager, Tropic Strobos NE IPA, Fine Softness honey blonde, and the Turco sweet stout. See Details
Ras l'bock Ras l’Bock is a dog-friendly pub and microbrewery in Saint‑Jean‑Port‑Joli, QC, welcoming pups at its outdoor tables overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Founded in 2015 by three local friends, they have 13 in-house craft beers on tap—ranging from IPAs to oak-aged varieties—plus snacks and stellar sunset views. Enjoy unique brews and a relaxed atmosphere with your furry companion. See Details
Parc Canin Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures In my opinion, best dog park close to the city. Lots of trees, room to run, and all the dogs are well behaved. Well worth the drive from the city centre. See Details
Bois de Belle-Riviere Bois de Belle-Riviere features trails, space for horseback riding, swimming and fishing. See Details
Parc de la Promenade-Bellerive Parc de la Promenade-Bellerive in Montreal, QC is pet-friendly. This is the perfect place for you and your pup to escape city life. There is a path that you can walk along the river, as well as a number of small beaches. In the summer, it is host to social activities and outdoor shows. Dogs must be leashed while enjoying this Montreal spot. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details
Indigo Fido is welcome to sniff out a new novel with you at Indigo, a popular chain of bookstores with a dog-friendly location in Pointe Claire, QC. Leashed and well behaved dogs can accompany you inside when browsing the aisles for an inspiring read. See Details
Parc national du Bic Parc national du Bic is a dog-friendly park in Rimouski, QC. Your leashed dog is welcome to enjoy the full 25 kilometers of loud-aid trails along the coast of this park. You will be able to enjoy beautiful water views of the capes, bays, coves, islands, and mountains with Fido. Don't forget to enjoy the sea waters and go kayaking as well! See Details
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