Dog-Friendly Activities in Ontario

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Marynissen Estates Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. Dogs are welcome on their spacious patio, and while they don't have a dog menu, they do provide Fido with his very own dog treat flight! For humans, they offer wine-tasting flights, wine by the glass, sangria flights, Icewine floats, Icewine shooters and charcuterie boxes.

Fido is welcome to join you on a walk through Canada’s oldest railway tunnel in Brockville, ON. The pet-friendly Brockville Railway Tunnel features colorful lights and music. Pets must be on a short leash and under control at all times. Be prepared for dripping groundwater—consider bringing a hat or rain jacket, and please clean up after your dog.

Black Creek Pioneer Village is a pet-friendly attraction, open seasonally in Toronto, ON. Their historic grounds offer self-guided tours and learning experiences of 9th-century Ontario. Dogs are welcome on a leash and must be cleaned up after. Pets aren't allowed into buildings where food is prepared or served including the Half Way House, Stong Family Second House and the Manse.

Toronto Island Park is a pet-friendly destination in Toronto, ON. This expansive park features stunning views of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario, along with beaches, picnic areas, and dining options. While your furry friend can join you at the nearby Center Island Beach, please be aware that Gibraltar Beach does not allow dogs. Directions are for the ferry ride that's required to reach the park.

Kawartha Settlers’ Village is a dog-friendly historical site in Bobcaygeon, ON, where your dog is welcome to join you and experience "where the past is the present." This village, sitting on ten acres of land, is home to a collection of historic buildings, artifacts, and homes, available for viewing and tour. Your leashed, well-behaved dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor aspects of the tour, but are not permitted inside the buildings. Your dog may also join you on their Discovery Trail.

Sherwood Park features a large playground, wading pools, walking trails, picnic tables, and an off-leash dog park. Leashed dogs are also welcome to join their humans throughout many of the park's other areas beyond the dog park.

Located at Fireman's Park, Niagara Falls Dog Park is a fenced-in space for Fido to play off leash in Niagara Falls, ON. The park features small and large dog areas, a dog water fountain, and a waste receptacle. All visiting pups must have valid dog license tags and vaccinations. Niagara Falls Dog Park is open daily from dawn until dusk.

Black Lab Brewing is a pet-friendly taproom in Toronto, ON. You and your leashed pup can hang out inside together to try their brews. Their tap list includes Cornerstone Black Lager, Sitting Pretty APA, Double Dry Hop IPA and Rhubarb Kennel Sour. Please note their pup may be there to say hello.

Bicycle Craft Brewery is dog-friendly. This relaxed shop and taproom welcomes dogs to join their owners inside. You can enjoy 12 oz pours or flights of beer, along with locally made snacks from some of Ottawa's best artisan food shops. Peckish pups are invited to bring their own food from outside or to get food delivered from nearby. There's swag and cans to take home with you, too. Bicycle Craft Brewery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm, Sunday from 11am to 5pm, Monday from 11am to 6pm, and Tuesday from 11am to 6pm.

Nestled in the Historical District of Port Perry, Old Flame Brewing Co. is dog-friendly! Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a craft brew both inside and outside of Old Flame. Old Flame's menu includes beers such as its "Dirty Blonde," a hazy, golden lager, "Gimme a Kiss," an Indian Red Lager, and "Perry Loved Mary," a hop forward Ale. Bring Fido to the Brewing Co. on a Saturday afternoon for live music. Old Flame Brewing Co. is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 6pm.

ThreeDog Winery is a dog-friendly establishment in Picton, ON. Your pup can tag along inside or at an outdoor table for a glass of wine and a walk on the 100-acre estate. Please note their friendly winery pup may be there to say hello.

Dog-friendly Arrowhead Provincial Park is a beautiful day use and camping area in Huntsville, ON. The park provides access to Arrowhead and Mayflower Lake, three sandy beach areas, campsites, hiking trails, a waterfall & equipment rentals. Open year round, the park is a popular place to hike, mountain bike, paddleboard, snowshoe and cross-country ski.

Let Fido sniff out your new favorite wine at Sandbanks Estate Winery in Wellington, ON. The dog-friendly vineyard offers tastings of their hand-crafted wines at their property bordering Lake Ontario. Fido is welcome to join you for a tasting at an outside table. Reservations are recommended. Open seasonally.

Four-legged friends are invited to visit the pet-friendly Sugar Beach Park in Toronto, ON. This local oasis features pink umbrellas in beautiful white sand overlooking the water as well as a dog fountain. Leashed dogs are welcome to unwind with their owners on the sand, take a stroll along the dockside, or relax at a bench and watch the boats float by.

Embrun, FR, is home to the pet-friendly Brasserie Tuque de Broue Brewery. This dog-friendly microbrewery welcomes visitors to bring their leashed pups with them to enjoy the outdoor patio. Here, humans can treat themselves to various craft beers, including Tuque Dorée, Gougounes Rousses, Tessier House Lager and Courage Session IPA.

Embark on a scenic, two-hour tour covering 35 kilometers of clear, turquoise waters, showcasing Shipwrecks, Flowerpots and the Grotto, all aboard the dog-friendly Wave II in Tobermory, ON. Explore towering cliffs, sea caves, and geological wonders within Fathom Five National Marine Park, either as part of an exclusive small group or with a customizable private tour. Dogs up to 50 lbs are usually permitted, but please call ahead to let them know you'll be bringing Fido.

St. Catharines, ON, is home to the pet-friendly Lakeside Park. This local recreation area welcomes well-behaved dogs to join their owners on an adventure along the sandy beach. The park also features a playground, beach volleyball courts, a carousel, a picnic area and concessions.

Covered Bridge Brewing in Ottawa, ON, welcomes dogs inside the taproom, making it a great spot for craft beer lovers and their furry companions. This cozy, community-focused brewery offers a rotating selection of small-batch beers ranging from hop-forward IPAs and crisp lagers to rich stouts and seasonal specialties.

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland, ON, is a pet-friendly National Historic Site that recreates life in the 1600s with a Huron-Wendat village beside a Jesuit missionary settlement. Dogs are welcome indoors and outdoors, making it a great place to explore history together, even watch a live Huron canoe demonstration through the locks.

Visit historic Beautiful Joe Park in Meaford, ON, a dog-friendly 8.5-acre destination where leashed pups are welcome. Pay tribute at the gravesite of Canada’s most famous dog, whose 1893 story captured hearts worldwide. The park honors the human-animal bond with monuments. Enjoy a self-guided loop walk or arrange a tour with the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society.