Other Dog Activities in Nova Scotia

Tired of watching Fido run laps in the dog park? We’ve got the scoop on lots of other dog friendly attractions in Nova Scotia too. You’ll find information on all of the dog friendly wineries, boat rentals, botanical gardens, drive-ins, and other offbeat animal attractions in Nova Scotia here.

Tatamagouche Brewery

Tatamagouche, NS

Tatamagouche Brewery Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Tatamagouche Brewery in Tatamagouche, NS. This former butcher shop turned community brewery offers apparel, glassware and growler fills. Enjoy sampling a flight of their small, handcrafted beers inside the tasting room or outside on the patio with your pup. Keep an eye out for the resident cat, Kitty Clyde, who roams the brewery and greets two and four-legged visitors. See Details

Spindrift Brewing Company

Dartmouth, NS

Spindrift Brewing Company Spindrift Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Dartmouth, NS where your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. They take pride in creating craft-brewed beer that embodies the land, ocean, and people of Atlantic Canada. Try their Sea Glass North East IPA, Killick Session Lager, or Strawberry Run Ale while you're visiting, and be sure to grab a canine pale ale for Fido! See Details

Saltbox Brewing Company

Mahone Bay, NS

Saltbox Brewing Company Leashed dogs are welcome on the patio outside Saltbox Brewing Company in Mahone Bay, NS. This dog-friendly brewery offers locally crafted beers, ciders, sodas and wine. Make sure to order your pup a Canine Pale Ale, a broth-style drink specially made for dogs! Guests are welcome to have food delivered, and takeout menus are displayed in the tap room. There are also food trucks frequently on site. See Details

Sober Island Brewing Company

Sheet Harbour, NS

Sober Island Brewing Company Sober Island Brewery Company is a pet-friendly craft brewery on the Eastern Shore in Sheet Harbour, NS. Fido is welcome to join you inside or at an outdoor table. Enjoy a wide variety of home brewed beers like stouts, blonde ales, IPAs and more. You are also welcome to bring your own food. See Details

Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre

Eastern Passage, NS

Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre Fisherman's Cove Heritage Center in Eastern Passage, Nova Soctia is pet friendly. Bring your leashed dog for a walk around this active wharf and fishing village. Pups are welcome on the boardwalk and in gift shops, but aren't permitted inside restaurants. See Details

Cape Forchu Lighthouse

Yarmouth, NS

Cape Forchu Lighthouse Cape Forchu Lighthouse is a pet-friendly attraction in Yarmouth, NS. Fido is welcome to explore the area with you but must remain on a leash. The lighthouse is one of Nova Scoti'as most photographed sites and offers walking paths with displays along the way. See Details

Sea Level Brewing

Port Williams, NS

Sea Level Brewing Sea Level Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Port Williams, NS that welcomes pups at outdoor tables on their patio. Stop by with your canine friend and check out their selection of craft beers and ciders. See Details

Marine Atlantic Ferry

North Sydney, NS

Marine Atlantic Ferry Marine Atlantic operates pet-friendly ferry services between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, including the seasonal North Sydney, NS, to Argentia, NL, route. Well-behaved pets are welcome, with designated off-leash dog parks at select terminals. Pets must remain on a 6' short leash, in a carrier, or in your vehicle. Carriers are allowed inside terminals, while leashed pets may pass through but are not permitted to stay indoors. Note that there's a pet kennel fee each way. See Details

Benjamin Bridge

Wolfville, NS

Benjamin Bridge Leashed dogs are welcome on the patio and the other outdoor spaces at Benjamin Bridge, a beautiful, pet-friendly winery in Wolfville, NS. Situated in the heart of the Nova Scotia wine trail, this winery offers beautiful views and delicious wines. They have some small bites available from their culinary garden, but you are also welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy in the warmer months. See Details

Casa Nova Fine Beverages

Bear River, NS

Casa Nova Fine Beverages Casa Nova Fine Beverages in Bear River, NS is a pet-friendly cidery and winery featuring a large variety of tasty adult beverages made from locally-sourced ingredients. They have a small tasting room situated on the same property as the vineyards and the barn in which they bottle all of their wares. Dogs are welcome to join in on the fun at an outside table. See Details

East Coast Cider Company

Annapolis Royal, NS

East Coast Cider Company East Coast Cider Company is a dog-friendly establishment in Annapolis Royal, NS. Occupying the taproom of Annapolis Brewing Company, Fido can accompany you inside for glass of craft cider. Food is not served but guests are welcome to order from Fort Anne Cafe located next door and deliver to the brewery/cider company. See Details

1365 Church Street Vineyard & Winery

Port Williams, NS

1365 Church Street Vineyard & Winery Fido can join you on the seasonal patio seating space outside 1365 Church Street Vineyard & Winery, a dog-friendly winery in Port Williams, Nova Scotia. Sip on a wine flight then enjoy your favorites by the glass. Charcuterie boards are also available, and there are even resident winery dogs on-site ready to greet you and your pup. See Details

Bruce Spicer Park

Canning, NS

Bruce Spicer Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Bruce Spicer Park in Canning, NS. This spacious pet-friendly green space features picnic tables, benches, a children’s playground, and a bike repair station. Stroll past shady trees, a pond filled with birds, and the historic shipyard picnic site. See Details

Fort Anne National Historic Site

Annapolis Royal, NS

Fort Anne National Historic Site Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to explore the pet-friendly grounds of Fort Anne National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal, NS. Visitors can stroll the scenic property, enjoy harbour views, and discover centuries of rich heritage at one of North America’s most contested sites, shaped by Scottish, French, English, and Mi’kmaq peoples. Only service animals may enter the museum. See Details

Mercator Vineyards

Wolfville, NS

Mercator Vineyards Mercator Vineyards is a dog-friendly winery in Wolfville, NS. Fido is welcome on the back porch and seating area on the lawn where treats and fresh water are provided. Mercator Vineyards offers wine flights and accompaniments which include cheese, rustic breads and chocolates. See Details

Bear River Vineyards & Winery

Bear River, NS

Bear River Vineyards & Winery Bear River Vineyards & Winery is a dog-friendly business welcoming Fido to their outside patio in Bear River, NS. Sample a selection of wine, including award-winning varieties, while admiring views across the picturesque 5-acre property. Food is not served at this location. See Details

Hell Bay Brewing Company

Liverpool, NS

Hell Bay Brewing Company A small, locally owned and operated craft brewery, Hell Bay Brewing Company is dog-friendly! Leashed dogs are welcome to join their beer-loving owners both inside and outside on the patio. Its menu includes a variety of beer, such as its award-winning brews, English Ale and Dark Cream, and seasonal brews, Tannen-Bomb and Wee Heavy. Fido won't feel left out, as Hell Bay also sells dog treats. Hell Bay Brewing Company is open Monday through Wednesday from 10am to 5pm, Thursday from 10am to 8pm, Friday from 12pm to 10pm, Saturday from 12pm to 12am, and Sunday from 12pm to 8pm. See Details

Big Spruce Brewing

Baddeck, NS

Big Spruce Brewing Check out Big Spruce Brewing, a pet-friendly brewery in Baddeck, NS that welcomes leashed dogs inside or on their spacious patio overlooking Bras d’Or Lake. They brew unfiltered, unpasteurized beers and hard seltzers in small batches using organic hops and grains grown on-site or sourced from local farms. Signature offerings include Kitchen Party Pale Ale, Regatta Red, and Cereal Killer Oatmeal Stout. Visitors can sometimes find live music and seasonal food trucks on site. See Details

Nine Locks Brewing Co

Dartmouth, NS

Nine Locks Brewing Co Check out Nine Locks Brewing Co, a pet-friendly brewery and retail store in Dartmouth, NS that welcomes pups at picnic tables on their outdoor patio. Their selection of handcrafted beers includes the Frig Off, Fathom and Dirty Blonde. See Details

Breton Brewing Co.

Sydney, NS

Breton Brewing Co. Breton Brewing Co. is a pet-friendly brewery in Sydney, NS. Fido is welcome to join you outside on the colorful side patio as you sample house-brewed craft beers. Some of their featured flagship beers include the Black Angus IPA, Island Time Lager and Let's Jam, a blueberry and pomegranate sour. They also offer small-batch, rotating beers. Check their social media for a food truck schedule and other events. See Details