Dog-Friendly Activities in Chester Basin, NS

Leashed dogs are welcome on the patio outside Saltbox Brewing Company in Mahone Bay, NS. This dog-friendly brewery offers locally crafted beers, ciders, sodas and wine. Make sure to order your pup a Canine Pale Ale, a broth-style drink specially made for dogs! Guests are welcome to have food delivered, and takeout menus are displayed in the tap room. There are also food trucks frequently on site.

Travellers and their canine companions are welcome to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the home of ElderDog Canada close to Lunenburg and Rose Bay in Nova Scotia?s picturesque Lunenburg County. Walk trails through field and forest, swim in the sheltered cove, have a picnic by the shore.

No fee. Donations to ElderDog Canada appreciated.

**Day visits only. No washroom facilities. Please call ahead: 1-855-336-4226**

Bring Fido to Blockhouse Trading Company, a pet-friendly store in Blockhouse, NS. Locals and tourists alike can visit this shop, which features vintage charitable consignment, Japanese merchandising, stationery, and more. Keep an eye out for the resident store pup, who enjoys greeting two- and four-legged visitors.

Four Points Vintage Market is a multi-vendor antique market in Blockhouse, NS. You and your leashed pup are welcome to browse their pet-friendly outdoor displays for unique treasures with a constantly changing selection of items to choose from. Be sure to check their event schedule in advance for their seasonal market dates.

Leashed dogs are welcome at The Ovens Natural Park in Riverport, NS. This privately owned, pet-friendly 180-acre coastal reserve features scenic trails and campsites, where furry friends are welcome. Other amenities include sea cave tours, kayaking, gold panning and more.

Queensland Beach Provincial Park in Queensland, NS is pet friendly. Bring your leashed dog to this popular beach for a walk along the golden sand. Locals and tourists alike are drawn to the warm air and pristine sand at Queensland Beach, so be sure to arrive early on summer days to secure a parking spot nearby.

Dogs are welcome to run and play off leash at the South Shore Vet Dog Zone. Follow all rules and restrictions. The dog park is open daily from dawn to dusk.