Dog Friendly Beaches in Canada

Dog friendly beaches are heaven on earth for Fido. And since sandy paws equal happy dogs, we’ve sniffed out the best beaches in Canada where dogs can run, swim, and frolic in the sand. Use the links/map below to find a dog-friendly beach in Canada.

Port Burwell Provincial Park

Port Burwell, ON

Port Burwell Provincial Park Bring Fido to the dog beach at Port Burwell Provincial Park, located on the shores of Lake Erie in Port Burwell, ON. Open seasonally from May until October, dogs are welcome to enjoy off-leash exercise and swimming from dawn until dusk. Please note, dogs are only permitted to enter the beach through the access point located east of P1 which leads directly to the dog beach and off-leash area. Fido isn't permitted on any other areas, or beach entry points P2, P3, P4 and P5. See Details

Chesterman's Beach

Tofino, BC

Chesterman's Beach Officially the beach is on-leash (like all Tofino beaches) but as you will notice most local dogs are friendly and off leash. See Details

Sugar Beach Park

Toronto, ON

Sugar Beach Park 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. See Details

Cherry/Clarke Beach

Toronto, ON

Cherry/Clarke Beach You can enjoy a day at the beach with your pup at Cherry/Clark Beach. With ample parking, close proximity to the Martin Goodman Trail, and a designated off-leash area for dogs to romp along the beach's western boundary, you and Fido are sure to enjoy a trip to this popular spot in Toronto. See Details

Pinery Provincial Park

Lambton Shores, ON

Pinery Provincial Park Pinery Provincial Park is pet-friendly. This provincial park is located on Lake Huron near Grand Bend, Ontario. Dogs are welcome on the P1 and P2 sections of the sand. Bring your pooch along to have fun in the sun, but make sure they are leashed and you clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

Hadden Park

Vancouver, BC

Hadden Park Vancouver has many many off leash parks and lots of spaces for dogs to swim. The website has a map indicating all the spots. See Details

Canoe Beach

Salmon Arm, BC

Canoe Beach Canoe Beach has a small area that is dog friendly to the far right of the public beach area in Salmon Arm, BC. It's partially fenced and includes some shaded, grassy areas, as well as a section of gravel beach. See Details

Outlet Beach Parking

Prince Edward, ON

Outlet Beach Parking Outlet Beach Parking is pet-friendly. Access the beach from this parking area and enjoy a wonderful clean dog friendly beach where your dogs can play in the waves or the river. The beach area is very popular with families so keep your dog on a leash if they don't have good recall. See Details

Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park

Summerland, BC

Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park Pack up the whole family for a day of fun at Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park in Summerland, BC. The park features a dog-friendly beach with views of Okanagan Lake. The park also features hiking trails that meander through one of the last remaining plots of old-growth cottonwood in the area. See Details

Plage du Parc de la Baie-de-Magog

Magog, QC

Plage du Parc de la Baie-de-Magog Plage du Parc de la Baie-de-Magog is pet-friendly. Lcated on the shore of Lake Memphremagog, the beach offers two accesses for swimming in the lake. Take a refreshing break at one of the supervised beaches during your dog walk. The beach hours depend on the season and weather conditions. See Details

Singing Sands Beach

Tobermory, ON

Singing Sands Beach Leashed dogs are welcome at Singing Sands Beach, a seasonal, pet-friendly beach in Tobermory, ON. This beach on Lake Huron is accessible from May 20th through October 31st, and features interpretive trails, picnic areas and shallow water access that stretches many feet out into the lake. Parking does tend to fill up quickly in the summer, and please note that a fee is involved. See Details

Tide Head Beach

Tide Head, NB

Tide Head Beach Tide Head Beach is a pet-friendly riverside beach in Tide Head, NB. Let Fido dip his paws in the calm water to cool off while you enjoy scenic views of nearby islands. This recreation area offers convenient parking, a playground, a picnic area with BBQ grills and waste receptacles. See Details

Tracadie Beach

York, PE

Tracadie Beach Bring Fido to pet-friendly Tracadie Beach in York, PE, for a fun day of sand and waves. Located just east of Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island National Park, this local spot offers a simple and scenic way for two- and four-legged friends to soak up the sun and enjoy the water. See Details

North Beach Provincial Park

Prince Edward, ON

North Beach Provincial Park North Beach Provincial Park is a dog-friendly beach in Prince Edward, ON. Dogs are allowed to play in the sand and waves. Pets must be leashed. See Details

Long Point Provincial Park

Long Point, ON

Long Point Provincial Park Long Point offers an off-leash dog exercise/beach area located at the west end of the day-use beach, in the New Park area. It is important to remember that dogs must be controlled by their owner at all times and must be kept on a leash in any other area of the park. See Details

French Beach Provincial Park

Sooke, BC

French Beach Provincial Park French Beach Provincial Park on the South Island of Vancouver Island in beautiful Sooke, BC will make doggie dreams come true. This pet-friendly recreation space features hard-packed sand, making it ideal for a top-speed run with a dip or two in the Juan de Fuca Strait. A towering rock formation right on the beach is the perfect place to play hide and seek with a tennis ball. And the abundance of driftwood makes a perfect throw stick easy to find. Even the doggie bags are top-notch, compliments of several nearby restaurants. See Details

Cherry Point Nature Park

Cobble Hill, BC

Cherry Point Nature Park Located in Cobble Hill, Cherry Point Nature Park is an ocean waterfront park with stunning views across the channel to Separation Point and Saltspring Island. This beach is teeming with life and offers many nature viewing opportunities. Dogs are welcome. See Details

Lake Edith and Lake Annette

Jasper, AB

Lake Edith and Lake Annette Lake Edith and Lake Annette are two dog-friendly bodies of water within Jasper National Park in Jasper, AB. There are designated areas of the beach on Lake Edith and Lake Annette that Fido can enjoy; check for signage when you arrive. The lakes are separated by a short walk. There are picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and a playground near Lake Annette as well as a paved interpretive trail. Lake Edith has chairs for you to lounge in and take in the beauty surrounding you. See Details

Canine Cove at Lost Lake

Whistler, BC

Canine Cove at Lost Lake Dogs are welcome to run around and enjoy a dip in the water at Canine Cove Lost Lake. However, they are not permitted on Lost Lake Beach. See Details

Blooming Point Beach

Mount Stewart, PE

Blooming Point Beach Stop along Points East Coastal Drive in Mount Stewart, PE, to check out Blooming Point Beach! This pet-friendly spot is on the island's northern tip, where visitors can stroll along the white sand beach and dip a paw in the ocean. Leashed dogs are welcome on the beach. See Details