Dog-Friendly Activities in Riondel, BC

Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery in Creston, BC is pet friendly. Bring Fido and sit with him at an outdoor table on their spacious partially covered patio. Enjoy pairing your favorite white, red or rosé wine with a variety of charcuterie boards, ranging from sweet to savory. You might even meet Luna, their friendly winery dog, during your visit!

Skimmerhorn Winery & Vineyard in Creston, BC, is pet friendly. Locals and tourists alike are invited to unwind alongside their furry friends outside on the seasonal patio with views of the vineyard. Sip on a glass of wine while nibbling on light bites like a charcuterie board.

Wild North Brewing Company in Creston, BC, has a dog-friendly patio with heaters where pups are welcome to join their humans for a relaxed craft beer experience. Enjoy locally brewed beer made with honest ingredients, bring in take-out from nearby spots or food trucks, and soak up the laid-back, community vibe of the Creston Valley.

Millennium Park is pet-friendly. Millennium Park is the largest park in the area. You can walk your leashed park around the trails by the sandy shores of the Columbia River. The main highlight is the dog park. It is divided into four different sections for dogs of all sizes and confidence levels. During the summer, the park is a bustling haven for dogs and their owners having a great day out.

A quaint theater with a single screen, the pet-friendly Auto Vue Drive-In, located in Colville, WA, provides an intimate showing of movies in a family-friendly outdoor setting. Leashed pups are welcome.

Ponderay Petsafe Dog Park in Ponderay, ID, is the first fully ADA-compliant dog park in the United States. The park features separate fenced areas for small and large dogs with gravel surfaces, water fountains, shade canopies, seating, waste stations, and nearby restrooms. The large dog area also includes a few agility obstacles, and ample parking is available onsite. The park is located next to the Better Together Animal Alliance.

Libby Dog Park is a secure fully-fenced area within J. Neil’s Memorial County Park in Libby, MT. The park has double gate entry, agility equipment, drinking fountains for dogs, pet waste stations, benches, and a space exclusively for small or timid dogs. Four-legged visitors to Libby Dog Park must be up to date on vaccinations and at least 4 months of age. Please keep Fido leashed when entering and exiting the park and pick up all pet waste.

With magnificent views and nearly 950 miles (1500 km) of trails along with valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, meadows and rivers, Banff National Park has plenty of areas for you to explore with Fido. Dogs are welcome on many of the trails, but not all. Just remember that dogs must be leashed at all times, no matter where in the park you are, and it is imperative to the health of wildlife that you clean up after your pup.

Bring Fido to the Hawk Ave Dog Park in Banff, AB. This 1.5-acre, off-leash recreation area is fenced and offers plenty of trees for shade. Amenities of the park include benches and water bowls.

Creston Dog Park is a fenced-in space for Fido to play. The Dog Park features clean-up bags, water for pets and humans, and benches, which are shaded in the summer. Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the dog area, and owners must clean up after them. Creston Dog Park is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Mut Hut Pet Emporium offers premium treats, doggie bakery goodies, pet gear, toys, and more. Mut Hut Pet Emporium also offers grooming services.

Located adjacent to Quarry Lake Park, this dog park has plenty of open space for your pup to enjoy.

Muriel Baxter Off-Leash Dog Park, also known as Cranbrook Dog Park, is an outdoor recreation space where four-legged friends can romp. The fully enclosed grass park in Cranbrook, BC features two separate areas, one for small pups and one for their larger companions. Amenities of the park include double-gated entry, shade trees, a water spigot and picnic tables.

Pet-friendly Gladstone Park in Christina Lake, BC features several short trails that lead from the campground area to the lake, which has a reputation for being one of the warmest and clearest lakes in Canada. Enjoy scenic views of the surrounding Monashee Mountains with your leashed pup by your side. Please note that pets aren't allowed in park buildings or beach areas, and backcountry areas are not recommended due to bears and other wildlife.

Moose Lake Loop is a 7-mile hike in Idaho Panhandle National Forest that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. As you hike you will come to a pleasant alpine lake where you can take a swim and enjoy the sun. Continue on to a quiet summit where you can take in the panoramic views. This hike is easy enough for dogs of all ages.

Emerald Lake is a pet-friendly destination in Kettle Falls, WA. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along as you witness this small, beautifully colored lake. The viewpoint is accessed by foot from the Trout Lake Trailhead and is a 4.8-mile hike.

Recreation Grounds Off-Leash Dog Park features a beautiful walking trail and spacious grassy areas for you and Fido to enjoy in Banff, AB. Take in scenic mountain views from one of the park benches while your favorite canine gets some exercise. This fenced space does not offer separation for small and large dogs, so make sure your pup is comfortable around dogs of all sizes.

Long Drift Outfitters offers dog-friendly float trips and guided fly fishing tours in Sandpoint. The Idaho section of the Kootenai River flows through a serene canyon that’s all but inaccessible except by boat. Book a guided fly fishing tour with Long Drift Outfitters and enjoy the solitude of the river with man’s best friend surrounded by the rugged beauty of Idaho. You could reel in a Redband Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot or Sturgeon. Rates start at $450 for 2 adults and include all fishing gear. Dogs are free to join.

Bow Valley SUP & Surf offers dog-friendly tours throughout the summer on Banff’s Two Jack Lake, surrounded by view of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade. They offer introductory classes with a Paddle Canada certified guide. Alternatively, you and your water-loving pup can join one of the morning or sunset tours.

Kootenay National Park is a dog-friendly park in Radium Hot Springs, BC. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you as you hike. The prime season for hiking runs from July through mid-September. There are short hikes, day hikes, and multi-day hikes to enjoy with Fido.