Off-Leash Dog Parks in Canada

There are few things in life a dog loves more than running off-leash with his canine comrades. No matter where you live or where you’re headed in Canada, we can help you find an off-leash dog park nearby. We’ll even give you the scoop on poop bag and water availability.

Pet Friendly Sue Higgins Park
Sue Higgins Park Sue Higgins Park is Calgary's premier off-leash park. Explore hundreds of acres of natural backcountry nestled along the Bow River with your pooch. Dogs can romp in the natural setting, go for a swim, and make new friends along the way. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind and to make sure dogs are under voice control for the safety of other park users. Sue Higgins Park is open every day of the week from 5am to 11pm. See Details
Pet Friendly Terwillegar Park
Terwillegar Park Terwillegar Park provides acres of space for your pup to enjoy playing without a leash in Edmonton, AB. Just make sure your dog is licensed and vaccinated before enjoying the park. The park also has dog-friendly, multi-use trails and a 262-metre-long footbridge that links the park to Jan Reimer Park on the north side of the river. See Details
Rainbow Park Rainbow Park in Whistler, BC, allows dogs off-leash before 10am and after 8pm daily. They also have a gated, designated off-leash area available 24/7. There is even a "Barking Bay" beach area for dogs at the park. See Details
Sherwood Park Sherwood Park features a large playground, wading pools, walking trails, picnic tables, and an off-leash dog park. Leashed dogs are also welcome to join their humans throughout many of the park's other areas beyond the dog park. See Details
Niagara Falls Dog Park Located at Fireman's Park, Niagara Falls Dog Park is a fenced-in space for Fido to play off leash in Niagara Falls, ON. The park features small and large dog areas, a dog water fountain, and a waste receptacle. All visiting pups must have valid dog license tags and vaccinations. Niagara Falls Dog Park is open daily from dawn until dusk. See Details
Millennium Park Millennium Park is pet-friendly. Millennium Park is the largest park in the area. You can walk your leashed park around the trails by the sandy shores of the Columbia River. The main highlight is the dog park. It is divided into four different sections for dogs of all sizes and confidence levels. During the summer, the park is a bustling haven for dogs and their owners having a great day out. See Details
Café Arthur Check out Café Arthur, a pet-centric attraction featuring a doggy cafe and gated dog park in Laval, QC. The indoor seating and outdoor patio tables are pet-friendly, so you can bring your pup along and choose wherever best suits you both, and they even offer a special dog menu! On the menu for humans, you'll find items such as tiny fried chicken, portobello mushroom risotto and snow shrimp tacos. Stop by and enjoy a delicious meal while your pup gets to run around and socialize in the off-leash dog park! See Details
Greenwood Conservation Area (North End of Ajax) Greenwood Conservation Area is pet-friendly. Join hikers and fishing enthusiasts at Greenwood Conservation Area for a day of off-leash fun. Located in the woods along Duffins Creek, this protected area is full of winding woodland trails and features a large off-leash space with entrances to the water. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after pups for other park users to enjoy the space, too. See Details
Silverbirch Park This off-leash dog park is located from the foot of Silverbirch Ave. to the foot of Nursewood Rd. See Details
Buena Vista Dog Park Bring Fido to romp off-leash at the Buena Vista Dog Park. This area brands itself as great for ball throwing, walking and playing with multiple dogs. It is not fenced, although it does feature gravel and paved paths, water access, and snow removal on parking lots and its bike path. Dogs should be leashed during hot air balloon launches and must be cleaned up after and licensed. Owners should have voice control of their pet and have a leash on hand. The park is open daily from 5am to 11pm. See Details
Point Pleasant Park Point Pleasant Park is one of Halifax Regional Municipality's great civic spaces. It is the largest forested park on the Halifax peninsula and offers fine views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is also one of about 7 off leash parks for dogs in the HRM - and the oldest dog park in Halifax. There is an off leash part and a "no-dogs at all after 10am" part, so consult the well marked signage inside the park. See Details
Plein-Air Canin Bring your dog to play at this private, pay-for-play dog park where dog can be unleashed with trails, water plan, frisbee and agility courses. The daily access fee remains at $5 per person and the monthly pass (starting May 1) is still $30 per family. See Details
BX Ranch Dog Park BX Ranch Dog Park is a large off-leash area in Vernon, BC along BX Creek. The park is enclosed with fencing and boasts extensive trails and open spaces where you can freely explore and play with your dog. Additionally, convenient water access points are available within the park. See Details
Derby Reach Regional Park This is an amazing off-leash area with access to the Fraser River for dogs to swim in. There is 3 large fenced in parks with benches and trees just beside the camping area. The park is very well maintained and there is free poop bags provided. See Details
Park des Jardins-Lavigne Off Leash Dog Park Just over the Ottawa river from Ottawa, the off-leash dog park is located in the undeveloped area of Jardins-Lavigne park (Bois-Franc Avenue, Aylmer) in Gatineau. Volunteers from the Aylmer Canine Club have installed benches and ensures its cleanliness. It's a circle path that takes approximately 15 min to walk at a regular pace. It's surrounded by hectares of natural wooded area with walking paths. In the the interior of the circle path is a lower wide flat grassy area for dog running and games, with a creek running through on one side. The parking lot for the off-leash park is also a parking lot for a young-children's playground with a sprinkler system area and sand area with climbing forts. See Details
Harmony Valley Off Leash Dog Park Harmony Valley Off Leash Dog Park is pet-friendly. Bring your dog to this beautiful park for a romp around 25 acres of space. Dogs can walk freely through the woods on meandering trails and play off-leash in a dog park at the center. See Details
Fence Depot Dog Park Cornwall’s only fenced-in off-leash dog park is located behind Fence Depot. See Details
King's Park Please obey the following rules while enjoying Winnipeg’s off-leash dog areas: Dog owners must be present and within view of their dogs at all times. Aggressive dogs are not allowed in off-leash areas. Dogs must be under voice control while off-leash. Dog owners must have a leash in hand at all times. Female dogs in heat are not allowed in off-leash areas. Holes dug by dogs must be filled by the dog owner. All feces must be picked up by the dog owner and removed or deposited in waste receptacles. All dogs must be licensed in accordance with the City of Winnipeg Responsible Pet Ownership By-law 92/2013. Please call 311 for more information. All sites are open 7:00am to 11:00pm or as posted at the site. See Details
Little Mountain Park Large open area is used for the off-leash area, located at the north/west corner of park @ Klimpke Rd. & Farmer Ave. (parking available during summer at the Klimpke Road lot, west side of park). This is a multi-use park, other users include: skiers, snowshoe enthusiats, walkers, runners, cyclists.

Please obey the following rules while enjoying Winnipeg’s off-leash dog areas: Dog owners must be present and within view of their dogs at all times. Aggressive dogs are not allowed in off-leash areas. Dogs must be under voice control while off-leash. Dog owners must have a leash in hand at all times. Female dogs in heat are not allowed in off-leash areas. Holes dug by dogs must be filled by the dog owner. All feces must be picked up by the dog owner and removed or deposited in waste receptacles. All dogs must be licensed in accordance with the City of Winnipeg Responsible Pet Ownership By-law 92/2013. Please call 311 for more information. All sites are open 7:00am to 11:00pm or as posted at the site.
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Charleswood Dog Park (Formerly known as Charleswood Golf Course.) This is a multi-use park, other users include: skiers, snowshoe enthusiats, walkers, runners, cyclists.

Please obey the following rules while enjoying Winnipeg’s off-leash dog areas: Dog owners must be present and within view of their dogs at all times. Aggressive dogs are not allowed in off-leash areas. Dogs must be under voice control while off-leash. Dog owners must have a leash in hand at all times. Female dogs in heat are not allowed in off-leash areas. Holes dug by dogs must be filled by the dog owner. All feces must be picked up by the dog owner and removed or deposited in waste receptacles. All dogs must be licensed in accordance with the City of Winnipeg Responsible Pet Ownership By-law 92/2013. Please call 311 for more information. All sites are open 7:00am to 11:00pm or as posted at the site.
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