Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Placentia, NL

Here are the dog-friendly hiking trails closest to Placentia. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Signal Hill National Historic Site

St. John's, NL

Signal Hill National Historic Site Signal Hill National Historic Site is pet-friendly. This St. John's landmark is a great place for a hike with your pooch. The highlight of this great overlook on the coast is a bronze statue of a Newfoundland next to a Labrador, commemorating the breeds’ first home. Dogs are welcome if they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them. Signal Hill is open every day of the week from 10am to 6pm. See Details

Terra Nova National Park

Traytown, NL

Terra Nova National Park Terra Nova National Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in Traytown, NL. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you on more than 80 km of trails. Options range from easy half-hour walks to strenuous multi-day hikes. See Details

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

St. John's, NL

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site See the first sunrise in North America at the dog-friendly Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site in St. John's, NL. Situated on Canada’s easternmost point on a rugged cliff, the oldest surviving lighthouse in the region was constructed back in 1836. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners in the grounds surrounding the lighthouse to gaze out across the ocean and get a glimpse into times gone by in Newfoundland. See Details

Chance Cove Coastal Hiking Trail

Chance Cove, NL

Chance Cove Coastal Hiking Trail Take Fido when you visit dog-friendly Chance Cove Coastal Hiking Trail, located in Chance Cove, NL. This trail is a 2.3 mile loop and rated as moderate difficulty. Fido can join you as the trail winds down through the forest to Chance Cove Beach. Continue uphill to capture spectacular views of the coastline and discover access to hidden beaches and caves. Pose with Fido for a photo at popular lookout point Green Head, which overlooks Chance Cove and Trinity Bay. See Details

East Coast Trail

Cape Broyle, NL

East Coast Trail Explore 336 km of wilderness paths along the pet-friendly East Coast Trail, North America’s easternmost coastline, from Topsail Beach to Cappahayden on Newfoundland & Labrador’s Avalon Peninsula, with 25 diverse trails showcasing towering cliffs, sea stacks, fjords, and the Spout geyser. Encounter abandoned settlements, lighthouses, ecological reserves, wildlife, historic sites, suspension bridges, and archaeological dig sites. Dog owners are welcome, but must adhere to provincial and municipal regulations, ensuring control over pets and proper disposal of waste. See Details

Harbourside Park

St. John's, NL

Harbourside Park Harbourside Park in St. John's, NL is pet-friendly. This public recreation area pays homage to the region's most important residents with a bronze statue of a Labrador next to a Newfoundland. Snap a picture of your best friend attempting to sit as still as a statue, then continue walking to Signal Hill National Historic Site for an epic coastal overlook and to see boats entering the harbor. See Details

King's Cove Lighthouse Trail

King's Cove, NL

King's Cove Lighthouse Trail King's Cove Lighthouse Trail is a dog-friendly trail located near King's Cove, NL. Fido is welcome to accompany you on this moderately trafficked 2.3 mile loop which leads to King's Cove Lighthouse. Admire spectacular coastal scenery while hiking, running, or bird watching. The trail is best used from May until November. The first and last part of the trail will lead you through Paddy Murphy’s Meadow, famous for an abundance of colorful wildflowers which bloom in late spring. See Details

Rennie's River Trail

St. John's, NL

Rennie's River Trail Rennie's River Trail is a dog-friendly and an award-winning integrated walkway network in Newfoundland and Labrador, CA. Meandering along Rennie’s River, this 2.9 km walking trail connects Quidi Vidi Lake with Long Pond. Starting from the Memorial University Campus, pass through a peaceful wooded valley and long-established residential neighborhoods. See historic places, including the sites of Rennie’s Mill and the former Memorial Stadium. See Details

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