Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Nepean, ON

Beryl Gaffney Trail invites you and Fido to enjoy a leisurely walk along this 2.6-mile out-and-back path in pet-friendly Beryl Gaffney Park of Nepean, ON. The trail is open year-round and takes about an hour to complete. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets while enjoying your hike.

Bruce Pit is a free off leash trail/park for all dogs. Great spot for a walk in the park with spot.

Parc Saint-René is pet-friendly. This public park welcomes leashed dogs to explore with their owners. You can even enjoy wandering without the constraints off the leash if your pooch has good recall. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. The park is open every day of the week from 6am to 12am.

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.

Mackenzie King Estate in Gatineau, QC is pet friendly. Located in the heart of Gatineau Park, the former estate of prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King now belongs to the people of Canada. Leashed dogs can join their owners to explore magnificent English and French gardens, historical ruins and several hiking trails.