Dog-Friendly Activities Near Champlain Park, Ottawa, ON, CA

Ghosts and graveyards, hangings and haunts. From the old Carleton County Jail to the metropolitan city of today, discover Ottawa's ghost stories and darker history. You will never look at the city the same again. Haunted Walks Inc. specializes in creating and sharing extraordinary experiences. We are best known for our award-winning evening walking tours by lantern-light of local ghost stories and darker history. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our tours, but all dogs must remain on a leash for the duration of the tour. Dogs are regrettably not able to attend tours that frequent buildings. Please call for details, pricing, and tour schedule.

Bring Fido along as you pick out your newest gear from dog-friendly outdoor retailer MEC Ottawa, located in Ottawa, ON. Allowed inside as you shop, Fido can accompany you down the aisles as you choose from a wide selection of tents, backpacks, apparel, shoes, fitness equipment, hiking essentials, and much more.

Sporting Life is dog friendly. Shop Canada's premier lifestyle retailer with Fido for fashion sportswear, casual wear, athletic apparel and equipment, and footwear for men, women, and kids. The store is open daily from 10 am - 6 pm.

Dogs on a leash or in a cart are allowed in the store while you shop.

Global Pet Foods in Hintonburg is dog-friendly. This pet supply store offers a whole range of foods for a number of different animals and breeds, including grain-free treats, food, and lots of other goodies. Global Pet Foods is open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 9:00pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 6:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Windsor Park is a pet-friendly park in Ottawa, ON. Bring Fido with you for a leisurely stroll on the paved pathways that weave through open fields and wooded areas. Well-behaved dogs under voice control can be off leash on the trail along the river, between Windsor Ave and Billings Bridge. Please remember to clean up after your pet.

Gatineau Park in Gatineau, QC is pet friendly. The largest green space in the region is also the second most-visited park in Canada, and a great place to bring your pooch for an afternoon stroll. Leashed dogs are permitted to explore most of the trails in the park, except four which are clearly marked as not dog-friendly. Highlights for hiking hounds include the Sugarbush Trail, Lauriault Trail, Pioneers Trail and Capital Pathway, all of which are open to dogs and their owners year-round. If you're traveling by car, be sure to stop at Champlain Lookout to see the most popular view in the park.

Lady Dive Tours offers bus and boat sightseeing tours of Ottawa and Gatineau. Whether you choose the amphibus (a bus that will take you on land and water) or an open-top double-decker bus, small, well-behaved dogs (up to 40lbs) are welcome to join.

Whiprsnapr Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly microbrewery in Ottawa, ON. Dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly patio. They host a regular Doggy Date Night and ask owners to tag #dogsofwhiprsnapr during their visit.

Gray Line Ottawa, based in Ottawa, ON, welcomes well-behaved, leashed pets on its guided city tours. Small and medium dogs ride free, while larger pups who take up a seat will need to purchase a child ticket. Pets are welcome on both the dog-friendly amphibus and double-decker tours, but please note that pets must remain on the lower deck of the double-decker bus.

Ottawa SUP in Ottawa, ON, offers dog-friendly stand-up paddleboard and kayak rentals at scenic Brantwood Park along the Rideau River. Calm waters and beautiful surroundings make it the perfect spot to paddle with your pup—whether they love to swim, lounge, or simply enjoy the ride. No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided. Just bring your furry co-captain and enjoy a refreshing adventure together on the water!

Bring Fido to Gamelin Dog Park in Gatineau, QC. This fenced, grassy recreation area in Fairview Estate features separate spaces for small pups and larger canines. Amenities include agility training structures, benches, shade trees, waste bags and trash receptacles.

BlueBird Cannabis Co. is a local chain pet-friendly store in Ottawa, ON. Well-behaved, leashed dogs can join their owners inside to browse through a range of cannabis products, from pre-rolls and concentrates to edibles and accessories.

Ottawa's Iconic Sights Scavenger Hunt Tour is pet-friendly. Walk from landmark to landmark to discover art, culture and history. Search plaques, statues and art to solve riddles that can only be found on location. If you can't find the answer they'll guide you to the next location. Leashed pups are welcome to take part in this app-led hunt that can be completed at any time.

Creekside Greens is a pet-friendly cannabis store in Ottawa that welcomes your furry friend to join you inside the shop while you browse their selection. They offer a wide variety of accessories, topicals, concentrations, capsules, edibles, flower and more. Fido may even get a doggy treat at the checkout!

Canadian Tire is a chain department store with a pet-friendly location in Gatineau, QC. Owners and their leashed dogs are invited inside to browse for a variety of products, including tools, sports equipment, hardware, automotive supplies and more.

Global Pet Foods is dog-friendly. This pet supply store offers a whole range of foods for a number of different animals and breeds, including grain-free treats, food, and lots of other goodies. Global Pet Foods is open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 9:00pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 7:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Global Pet Foods on Bank Street is dog-friendly. This pet supply store offers a whole range of foods for a number of different animals and breeds, including grain-free treats and food. Global Pet Foods is open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 9:00pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 6:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

PetSmart is a dog-friendly pet store in Ottawa, Canada. Pets are welcome inside to choose their own new toy, treat, or leash. PetSmart is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

Pet Valu is a dog-friendly pet store that welcomes you and your pooch inside. Your pup can lead you on a tour of all the best toys and treats on the shelves. They even sell a range of leashes and other useful products to make life more comfortable for the every-dog. Pet Valu is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 9pm, Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.