Please help to save dog parks & dog beaches by observing the following etiquette tips! Keep your pet on leash if there isn't a sign stating that dogs may run off-leash. Always carry a leash even in a leash-free area. You never know when you may need it. Don't let your dog harass other pets, people, or wildlife. Make sure your dog has reliable recall if you allow him to run off-leash. Always keep your dog in sight and within voice range. Make sure your dog is up-to-date on his vaccinations. Don't bring female dogs in heat to the dog park. Don't bring young puppies. Their immune systems are not yet fully developed. Never bring more dogs than you can handle if a situation were to arise. Don't bring toys - they may cause guarding or territorial issues. If your dog starts behaving aggressively, leash him immediately and leave. Leash-free areas are not suitable for aggressive dogs. No digging! Fill in any holes your dog has created. Respect the rules of the dog park. Clean up after your dog... every time! In Canada, dogs are usually permitted in most regional, provincial, and national parks, but must be leashed. Signs are generally posted where dogs are not permitted in these parks (for example, in environmentally-sensitive areas). Likewise, signs are posted to indicate "off-leash" areas. Dogs are generally not permitted on public beaches except where posted. If in doubt, contact the park office. This list is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed to be so. Park regulations may change from time to time. Dog Parks & Beaches in British Columbia (BC) Burnaby - Off-leash areas Coquitlam - Off-leash dog areas Cultus Lake Provincial Park (1.5 hours from Vancouver) - Dog Beach - Shale Beach (on-leash) Kamloops - Dog-friendly parks Kelowna - Dog parks (both on and off-leash) Nanaimo - Dog Off-Leash Parks (thanks to Katrina A.) Osoyoos - Haynes Point Provincial Park - dog beach Peachland - Dog beach (located at the boat launch at the bottom of Princeton Avenue) Port Moody - Off-leash dog parks Vancouver - Off-leash dog parks | Spanish Banks West (beach) | Sunset Beach Vancouver Island - Pets in Parks Victoria - Off-leash parks and beach | Galloping Goose Trail System Whistler - Off leash dog parks and dog beaches Reader/Visitor Tips: From Ralph M. - "Galiano Island, BC has many dog-friendly trails and areas that dogs can roam both on and off leash. Greys Peninsula in Montague Harbour Marine Park allows dogs on leash. It is a 30 minute walk along the waters edge on a well marked trail. Bodega Ridge is a 35 minute hike along a ridge which ends in a panoramic view of Trincomali Channel and Saltspring in the distance. Galiano's country roads lend themselves to off leash walks with well trained dogs that will return on command." From Katrina A. - Parksville Dog Park From Rob R. - "Check out our website for directions and maps of various off leash parks on Vancouver Island." Dog Parks & Beaches in Alberta Calgary - Off-leash dog parks (check "Off-Leash Dog Area" under Facilities & Services) | Big Hill Springs Provincial Park Canmore - Quarry Lake Park off-leash area Cochrane - Off-Leash Parks Edmonton - Off-leash park sites Hiking with Your Dog in Kananaskis Country Banff and Jasper National Parks: dogs must be leashed at all times. Reader/Visitor Tips: Canmore: From Diane V. - "There are two off-leash parks in Canmore. One is right at the junction of the #1 Hwy and the #1A Hwy (not the nicest) and a much better one on the road to the Nordic Centre near Quarry Lake on the left." Edmonton: From Pam O. - "One of the best dog parks in Edmonton is the Buena Vista - Great Meadow dog park. Just drive to the Edmonton Zoo, and instead of turning right to park in the zoo parking lot, turn left to park at the off-leash dog park. Miles of trails, fields and parts along the river for swimming dogs. Another popular place for dog people." Grande Prairie: From Greg S. - "Hi, there is a great dog park in Grande Prairie. It is located in South Bear Creek Park just southwest from the intersection of 68th Avenue and 100 Street." Jasper: From Melody E. - "Jasper has an off leash dog park within the townsite. It is a small park on the corner of Elm Avenue and Pyramid Lake Road." Red Deer: From Pam O. - "There is a Red Deer off-leash dog park called Three Mile Bend located on Riverside Drive North. It is a huge place, some parts along the river, very popular with dog people. Dog Parks & Beaches in Saskatchewan Saskatoon - Off-leash recreation areas (PDF file) Regina - Cathy Lauritsen Memorial Off-Leash Dog Park Reader/Visitor Tips: North Battleford: From Tim S. - "As a resident of North Battleford, Saskatchewan I wanted to update you on our new off leash dog park. We have just opened an off leash dog park located near our airport and the dogs are loving it." Dog Parks & Beaches in Manitoba Winnipeg - "Fields for Fido" Off-Leash Dog Areas Reader/Visitor Tips: Brandon: From Angie. - "There are at least 2 off-leash dog parks in Brandon, MB. The one on Victoria Ave East at 11th St East is fully fenced. The one at 18th St, just south of the Corral Centre, on the west side of the road is open and has access to the Assiniboine River." Dog Parks & Beaches in Ontario Ottawa - Dog-friendly parks | National Capital Commision off-leash parks Toronto - Leash free areas for dogs Mississauga - Off-leash dog parks | Totoredaca Leash Free Park Hamilton - Leash-free zones and dog parks Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society's Leash Free Dog Park Belleville - Quinte Dog Park Barrie - Dog Off Leash Recreation Area Bradford West - Scanlon Creek Bark Park - 3.2 acre off leash dog park Brampton - Off Leash Areas Brantford - Dogford Park - Off Leash Dog Park Chatham - John Waddell Park, located at the East end of Water Street. Fenced, off-leash, water access (Thames River), benches, poop bag holders, trees, walking paths. London - Pottersburg, Stoney Creek, and Greenway Off-Leash Dog Parks Richmond Hill - Leash Free Dog Park, located at Yonge and Tower Hill Road St. Thomas - Lions Club Dog Park @ 25 Talbot Street Reader/Visitor Tips: Aurora: From Helen C. - "Aurora's Canine Commons is a 4.5 acre off-leash park located on Industrial Parkway North at St. John's Road." Brantford: From Linda - "There is a dog park in Brantford, Ontario in the west end. Go over the bridge into West Brant, turn left at the first stop light (Gilkison) and the park is down along the river on your right. Large fenced in area with benches and trees." Brockville: From Megan D. - "There is a new dog park located in Brockville on Broadway Avenue. There is an arena at this location, and the park is behind that. It is a large fenced park with a separate area for puppies. The adult dog park is called 'Rotary Off Leash Dog Park' and the Puppy park is called 'Barkville Puppy Park'." Burlington: From Corinne - "There is a leash free park at Bayview Park on King Road North in Burlington. It is past the North Service Road. From 403, exit on Waterdown Road, turn left, right on North Service Road, left on King Road. Very nice with a lovely view. Friendly owners and well behaved dogs! Fenced an with smaller trees, grass, wood chips." Burlington: From Virginia A. - "In Burlington, Ontario, there's a great leash-free area within Bronte Park Provincial Park. There is a small park admission fee (half and full-year passes available), but the leash free zone features trails for owners and dogs to walk so the dogs aren't bunched up in corners. Leashed dogs are welcome in the rest of the park zones. To reach the leash-free area, exit at Burloak Drive (from the QEW). Turn north and the park entrance is just above Mainway on the right hand side of the road." Collingwood: From B.W. - "Collingwood has a new, large, treed dog park on Poplar side road." Grand Bend: From Melissa - "There's a very popular dog beach at Pinery Provincial Park in Grand Bend. Great place to socialize your dog and get them used to sand and water." Guelph: From Jim - "There are 6 leash free areas in Guelph, Ontario. They are listed on the City of Guelph website." Kincardine: From Terri M. - the KinDog Park is in Kincardine, Ontario (located off Bruce Avenue, between the Kincardine Cemetery and the ball diamond). There is also the Saugeen Shores Off Leash Dog Park in Port Elgin. Oshawa: From Daniela P. - "In Oshawa (Durham Region) we have an 'official' leash free dog park - part of Harmony Conservation Area. It's a very nicely maintained park, where volunteers as well as Oshawa Park authority have done a wonderful job." (thanks also to Earl P. for providing the link to the Harmony Conservation Area) Thunder Bay: From Kate P. - "There is an off leash dog area in Thunder Bay. It lies directly opposite of Carrick street on Central Avenue." Wasaga Beach: From Jennifer S. - "Also there is a dog beach and off leash area at Wasaga Beach, Ontario. Love these places and highly recommend them!" *** UPDATE (August 2010) from several readers: Wasaga Beach's off-leash dog beach is now CLOSED due to the return of the piping plovers, an endangered bird. The dog beach has been temporarily relocated to Beach Area 3 [see news article]. Waterloo: From Jennifer S. "Another dog park is at Bechtel Park in Waterloo, Ontario (large open area but no trees)." Woodstock: From Jennifer S. - "There is a dog park in Woodstock, Ontario at Southside Park (large fenced in area with trees for shade)." Woodstock: From Laura W. - "There is a leash-free dog park in Woodstock, Ontario at Roth Park, with entrances off both Huron Street (at Huron and Highland Drive) and Leinster Street." Dog Parks & Beaches in Quebec Montreal - Lafontaine Park Reader/Visitor Tips: Beaconsfield: From Audrey K. - "There is a great place off the 20 west in Beaconsfield - Fresh Meadows Park (former golf course) & Angel Woods. Address: Woodland & Highway 20 in Beaconsfield, QC - hours: All hours, parking: yes. This place is a former golf course is privately owned but has quickly become a 'hot spot' for dogs and their owners (given you respect the space and clean up after your pooch). The city of Beaconsfield along with an ecological preservation association have protected the area for its fauna and bird nesting. Superb large grassy areas for dogs to run and play and with a stroll into the Angel Woods, a bevy of endless walking paths can be explored. Great for dogs that are great off the leash. Friendly dogs a must!" Montreal: From Haidee W. - "At Summit Circle Park/Bird Sanctuary in Montreal, located in the heart of Westmount on the mountain, dogs are allowed off-leash all year round except April 15-June 15 (nesting period). Dirt trails meander through the park which is mostly forest. My dog loves it and meets lots of other friendly dogs every day." Sutton: From Lesley F. - "Mt. Sutton (in Sutton, Quebec) allows dogs during the spring, summer and fall." Dog Parks & Beaches in Nova Scotia Halifax - a list of Off Leash Dog Parks from the Halifax Regional Municipality. Halifax - Dog parks (perspective from a local dog owner) Sydney - Sydney Off-Leash Dog Park @ 383 Keltic Drive. Dog Parks & Beaches in New Brunswick Fredericton - Cityview Dog Park (thanks to Katrina A.) Saint John - Dog Bark Park Sussex - Bark Park - located at the end of McLeod Drive. Rules of the Sussex Dog Park Reader/Visitor Tips: Fredericton: From Kendra J. - "I thought I would add to the list of Dog parks in New Brunswick. It's in Fredericton, and while it isn't officially a dog park, the only people who do walk its trails are dogs and their owners! It the UNB Woodlot. There are several little trails, but there are three main 'roads', a 5 km, a 4 km, and a 2 km. It's on Kimble Drive behind the new Winners and HomeDepot." Moncton: From Lise R. - "In Moncton we have 2 dog parks (one for small dogs & one for big dogs) at the Centennial Park on St-Georges Street. It is a beautiful & clean park." Quispamsis: From Robin T. - "A new dog park has just opened in Quispamsis on Vincent Road between Quispamsis Road and Gondola Point Arterial Road. The official name is Homestar Dog Park." Riverview: From Kevin C. - "There is a new dog park in Riverview called Isaac's Run, located at the end of Biggs Drive, behind the tennis courts. The park is off-leash and there is a swim park for the dogs. Waste bags are available." Dog Parks & Beaches in Newfoundland/Labrador St. John's - Quidi Vidi Dog Park | Pleasantville Park Reader/Visitor Tips: St. John's: From Tim C. - "Newly opened to the public off-leash Dog Park in St. John's, Newfoundland. Small Dog Park (<25 lbs only). Located behind Animal Care & Adoption Centre, 81 Higgins Line." Dog Parks & Beaches on Prince Edward Island (PEI) Charlottetown - P.E.I. Humane Society's Dog Exercise and Education Park Dog Parks & Beaches in the Northwest Territories (NWT) Yellowknife - List of dog parks from the NWT SPCA   Have a tip on a local dog park? Please contact us! (the name of the park, city/town, and nearest intersection or directions would be great)