Dog-Friendly Activities in Sundre, AB

Sue Higgins Park is Calgary's premier off-leash park. Explore hundreds of acres of natural backcountry nestled along the Bow River with your pooch. Dogs can romp in the natural setting, go for a swim, and make new friends along the way. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind and to make sure dogs are under voice control for the safety of other park users. Sue Higgins Park is open every day of the week from 5am to 11pm.

High River Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in High River, AB. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Enjoy the Floating Barn Pale Ale, Diving Fox India Pale Ale, Muddy Tail Stout, and Rising Pheasant Brown Ale. Food trucks are announced on their website.

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.

Furry friends of Calgary, AB are invited to join their owners at Four Dogs Brewing Company. This pet-friendly bar welcomes dogs both inside the taproom and outside on the seasonal sidewalk patio. The menu offers a range of beer on tap in memory of the owner's four amazing rescue dogs, from the Elvis salted lime lager and Friday German Pointed pilsner to the Sasah Rhodesian red ale and Zen Great Dane stout.

This is the largest natural area in Calgary! There are areas where your dog must be on leash, but overall, your dog is free to run in the grass. When you get deep into the park, the city disappears and it feels like you are in the true prairies. A great place to relax and unwind in Calgary.

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.

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.

Situated along the river, this park has a fenced-in, off-leash dog area for contained playtime.

Crock A Doodle Canmore is pet-friendly. This paint your own pottery store welcomes leashed dogs to join their owners pursuing a new artistic endeavour, or increasing their knowledge on pottery painting. They are open Tuesday through Thursday from 12pm to 6pm, Friday to Saturday from 12pm to 8pm and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

Olds Dog Park is a large, open field for Fido to run, play, and socialize with other pups in Olds, AB. It can be found just past 70th Avenue on the North side of Hwy 27. The 16-acre space is fully fenced and features double-gated entry and waste stations. Bring water and a bowl for your pup. There's a max of three dogs permitted per owner.

In a valley by Bow River, this park features an off-leash area for four-legged friends. Let your pup get his exercise as you enjoy a view of the city while relaxing in green space.

The Oxbows Off Leash Dog Park, is a 16 hectare site designed exclusively for dogs and their owners.

The site includes the following features:

entrance staging area winding trails diverse terrain open training sites rest locations agility park amphitheater interpretive kiosks small dogs area private booking area Due to the site's closeness to Piper Creek, the park's trails and amenities were designed to mirror the creek's wandering nature; hence, it has appropriately been named 'The Oxbows".

Dog Park Etiquette Dogs must:

have up-to-date license and vaccinations not chase wildlife interact well with other dogs and dog owners come immediately when called Dog owners must:

keep dog on a leash until inside the fenced area have a leash in possession at all times keep dog within sight and under verbal control at all times clean up after dog and fill any holes the dog may dig remove dog from the park at the first sign of aggression

Cold Garden Beverage Company in Calgary is pet friendly. Wedged between Smithbilt Hats and the train tracks, just look for the teal roof and you'll know you're there. Although they don't serve food, you can order anything from other spots and eat it while you're there. Pups are allowed inside and out.

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.

Fido is welcome to join you while you shop at Peavey Mart, a pet-friendly store in Red Deer, AB. This store features items like outdoor supplies, clothing, footwear, pet supplies, tools, sporting goods and more.

Furry friends of Calgary, AB, are welcome to visit the dog-friendly store Indigo. This chain bookstore features a variety of options, including books, home decor, games, stationery and more. From award-winning novels to the most anticipated books, this shop has exactly what you want in your next read.

Michael’s is a chain craft store with a dog-friendly location at Gaetz Ave Crossing in Red Deer, AB. Leashed dogs can join their owners inside to browse through art and crafts supplies, home decor, seasonal decorations and picture frames.

Located in northeast Red Deer, this off-leash area runs along the Red Deer River and is a great place to let your dogs run. It is accessible from several spots via a 1 km paved road, and there are several parking lots as well. Once you leave the paved road, you have many dirt paths that run near the river. There are shelters for other activities, a BMX track, and some kind of water "jump." A washroom is available as well.

The Okotoks Dog Park Off-Leash Area is a fenced-in space where well-behaved canine companions can exercise and play. Dog owners must ensure their dog is wearing a dog license and identification tag, must clean up after their pets, and bring along their own water. Further rules and regulations, as well as a map, and license and fancier application forms can be found on Okotoks Dog Park Off-Leash Area's website. The Park is open from sunrise to sunset.