Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Ontario

If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Ontario. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Ontario that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!

Beryl Gaffney Trail

Nepean, ON

Beryl Gaffney Trail Beryl Gaffney Trail invites you and Fido to enjoy a leisurely walk along this 2.6-mile out-and-back path in pet-friendly Beryl Gaffney Park of Nepean, ON. The trail is open year-round and takes about an hour to complete. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets while enjoying your hike. See Details

Morris Island Conservation Area

Ottawa, ON

Morris Island Conservation Area Morris Island Conservation Area in Ottawa, ON consists of 116 acres of forested woodlands and wetlands. Fido is welcome to join you for a hike on 3.7 miles of dog-friendly trails. Other amenities include fishing platforms, washrooms and picnic areas. See Details

Lyveden

Peterborough, ON

Lyveden Leashed pups are welcome to visit the pet-friendly Lyveden in Peterborough, ON. This National Trust property features a Manor house, a lodge, and acres of woodland, gardens, and orchards. Dogs are welcome throughout the garden, on the ground floor of the Manor, and in parts of the cafe. See Details

Cheltenham Badlands

Caledon, ON

Cheltenham Badlands Experience the natural wonder of Cheltenham Badlands, a pet-friendly conservation area in Caledon, ON that features accessible boardwalks, educational markers, and trails surrounded by breathtaking nature. You'll discover red hills and gullies, slow-growing forests, streams, and open fields with wildflowers on the 0.6km Boardwalk Trail, 0.32km Badlands Trail, and 1.33km Bruce Trail. Dogs are welcome on each as long as they're leashed and clean up after. See Details

Laurier Woods Conservation Area

North Bay, ON

Laurier Woods Conservation Area Check out the dog-friendly Laurier Woods Conservation Area in North Bay, ON. This 250-acre recreation area features hiking trails and plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after. See Details

Germain Park

Sarnia, ON

Germain Park Germain Park is a pet-friendly destination in Sarnia, ON. Your pup is welcome to tag along as you explore the 60-acre area. Amenities include a dog park, winding pathways, beautiful award-winning gardens, a lawn bowling area and even an RCAF F-86 Golden Hawk plane on display. The park has three entrances: East Street, Bright Street and Germain Street. See Details