Dog-Friendly Activities in Rossburn, MB

Riding Mountain National Park is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome on a leash, as long as they are cleaned up after. Your pooch can join you on the trails and in campsites around this great park. This gorgeous park is made up of grasslands and deep, silent forest, orchids and lilies, and lakes and wetlands. Make sure you keep your pooch close by because of wildlife in the area.

Spirit Sands provides endless hours of beautiful scenery as you trek through a small prairie desert filled with giant sand dunes. Unfortunately, most of this trail is a fragile ecosystem that requires your dog to be on a leash. Trail system requires a good day to explore in it's entirety. Don't forget to see the Devils Punch bowl!

Day Lily Garden and Dog Park in Carberry, MB, features a pergola, picnic tables, an off-leash dog run, and a waste bag dispenser. Located at the north end of town near the “Welcome to Carberry” sign, it’s a peaceful spot to relax while your pup plays.

Brandon Hills Wildlife Conservation Area is located just off of Highway 10, south of the city of Brandon. Turn off of Hwy 10 onto High Country Rd. The road is located right next to an old antique shoppe called Carriage Antiques. Drive about 2 km east then turn right, heading south, when you reach the dead end. Keep driving south till you see a large sign on your left that says "Brandon Hills Wildlife Conservation Area." There is about 7.5km of trail you can explore with your dog on or off the leash. There are three loops to the trail. If you feel like you can't walk for 2-3 hours, take one of the shorter loops which is less distance and less time. Depending what time of the year, you can almost always see some kind of wildlife such as deer, grouse, moose and occasionally even a black bear. Mostly squirrels and birds. If you wander out with your dog in the spring/early summer, bring lots of repellent for ticks and mosquitoes.

Situated atop the Manitoba Escarpment, Riding Mountain National Park is a beautiful forested parkland in Onanole, Maintoba, that you can explore with your furry best friend. There’s a hike to suit all levels of outbound hound here. Take on the easy Brule Trail and enjoy a laid back loop around a lake, stomp through the forest and enjoy natural archways enveloping the path on the moderate Arrowhead Trail, or take on the challenge of the difficult North Escarpment, Bald Hill and Reeve’s Ravine Trail for views of the valley below.

Check out the Minnedosa District Museum and Heritage Village, a pet-friendly pioneer village in Minnedosa, MB. Featuring nine restored heritage buildings furnished with period artifacts, leashed pups are welcome to join you on the grounds for a walk between the buildings.

Canadian Tire is a dog-friendly department store in Brandon, MB. Well-behaved, leashed pups are welcome to join their owners in the store to browse products or inquire about a service. Kitchen appliances, furniture, car supplies, propane swaps, key cutting and skate sharpening are some of the items and services provided to visitors.

Dinsdale Park in Brandon, MB, offers riverside views, green space, walking paths and rail-themed artifacts. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore and relax by your side at this pet-friendly park. Enjoy fishing spots, a boat launch, picnic tables and fire pits. Pups can watch kids play on the nearby playground while you unwind. Waste bins and ample parking are available.

Staples is a chain office supply store with a pet-friendly location in Brandon, MB. Well-behaved, leashed dogs can join their owners inside to browse for a variety of products, including name-brand electronics, accessories, and school and office supplies.

Shilo Running Trail is a 7.2 km running trail located in Shilo, MB, near Cornwallis. The trail features outdoor fitness equipment stationed throughout and is dog friendly, with poop bag dispensers and trash cans available along the route. The path is open to the general public, provided users respect all signage and avoid trespassing into marked operational and work areas.

Wawanesa Scenic Lookout is a pet-friendly stop located in Wawanesa, MB, near the community of Ninette. This beautiful viewpoint sits on a cliff overlooking the Souris River, offering scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere. Located between 1st Street and Euclid Avenue, the site is equipped with road-trip essentials, including a picnic table, garbage, and recycling bins. A historical marker shares the geological and cultural significance of the area.

Very large fenced enclosure with plenty of running space, a few trees, and a gazebo. The park provides poo pick up bags and disposable garbage venues for the poop. Plenty of benches to sit in leisure while your dog frolics and plays with other dogs.

Souris Swinging Bridge in Souris, MB is pet friendly. The longest swinging pedestrian bridge in Canada offers canine visitors an incredible crossing of more than 600 feet. Don't forget to snap memorable pictures of your pooch that will make a beautiful addition for the final shots of Fido’s adorable annual calendar.

Located just west of the dog park within the CFB Shilo housing community in Shilo, MB, Bunny Hill is a beloved winter spot for families and their furry companions. This pet-friendly piece of land welcomes two- and four-legged visitors to enjoy some sledding fun in the snow. The surrounding area features picnic tables, benches, a shaded gazebo, and a playful blue rocket-themed structure for kids.

Shilo Dog Park is a fenced recreation area within the CFB Shilo housing community in Cornwallis, Shilo, MB. This dog park, open to the general public, features amenities such as waste bags, trash receptacles, and benches.

Asessippi Provincial Park is a pet-friendly recreation space in Inglis, MB. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on an adventure through the meadows of mixed-grass prairie, dotted with crocuses and wild roses, on hikes under the shade of aspen forests and beyond in this secluded park. The space also features a beach that dogs are allowed to explore, too.