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Dog-friendly Apple Picking (& Pumpkin Patches)

Dog-friendly apple picking opportunities in Southern Ontario, along with a few pumpkin patches. Plus, dehydrated apple dog treats.

Pooch Plunge: Dog Waterparks & Pools in Southern Ontario

Where to find dog waterparks, pools and splash pads open for pups at the end #of the summer season in Southern, Ontario, Canada. #dogpool #poochplunge #doggiedip

Mile High Pup: The Dog-friendly Elevated Walk in St Thomas, Ontario

If you’ve driven along Highway 403 to Port Stanley along Lake Erie, you’ve driven through St. Thomas, Ontario and likely under it’s most stop-worthy dog-friendly feature: the Elevated Park along an overhead former railway track. Runner up dog-friendly St. Thomas landmark is the Lions Club wooded off-leash dog park.

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Where to get Lavender Farm Photos of Your Dog

If you want that pic of your pup nestled in a field of purple, you’ll have to seek out a spot, open to the public, when the springs of this aromatic mint are in full form. Welcome to Apple Hill Lavender Farm in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada.

A Short Guide to Dog-friendly Brantford, Ontario

For dogs and their people, the city of Brantford has three things going for it: the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant outdoor sculpture park and garden, a rail trail hiking trail, and an expanding leash-free dog park.

dog on rock at winery in promo poster for dog-friendly niagara winery 13th Street

Dog-friendly Niagara Winery: 13th Street Winery & sculpture gardens

The 13th Street Winery in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada is a dog-friendly Niagara winery where you can dine, sip wine, and enjoy art with your dog.

dog on bench promoting dog friendly shopping at Toronto Premium Outlets

Dog-friendly Shopping at the Toronto Premium Outlets (near Toronto)

Is the Toronto Premium Outlets mall dog-friendly? That’s a question I’ve seen frequently on social media and pet travel groups. The answer is yes, with a caveat.

Travel to Theatre Town: A Complete Guide to Dog-friendly Stratford, Ontario

Stratford in the spring, before the renowned Stratford Festival theatre performances begin, has a different vibe. A slower easily strollable, dog-walking kind of vibe. And that’s what I did a lot during a two-day getaway to Stratford, Ontario, Canada with my 1.5-year-old pup who’s not a fan of leash walking. And that’s why we ended up at the leash-free park … and there’s a good one in Stratford.

Several dogs running in a dog park on post for "The Ultimate Guide: Hamilton Ontario with Your Dog

Spend a dog day or two in surprisingly dog-friendly Hamilton, Ontario

Per capita, Hamilton, Ontario has a surprising number of fenced off-leashed dog parks, conservation trails, pet-friendly hotels, dog cafes (yes, dogs allowed), and, well… several waterfalls – making in a surprisingly dog-friendly city.

Promotional poster for The Pinery Provincial Park Dog Beach post on dogtrotting.net

Pinery Provincial Park Dog Beach & More. (Grand Bend, Ontario – Part II)

Two of the day beach zones along the 10-kilometre Lake Huron shoreline at the Pinery Provincial Park are designated dog-friendly – P1 and P2 – at the furthest east end of the lakeshore. However, according to the rules, these aren’t leash-free beaches – dogs must be on a controlled leash less than two-metres long. The good news: these beaches are expansive and part of the main beach – rather than small gravelly less-desirable areas like many other dog beaches sometimes are.