Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Nova Scotia, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.
Chapters
Chapters is a pet-friendly bookstore that offers row upon row of brand new books, electronics, home goods, and seasonal gifts. Fido can join you while you inside while you check out all the stuff on sale. They are open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 10:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm.
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Patagonia
Patagonia Halifax is a pet-friendly store in Nova Scotia. They invite pets and their owners to come and check out their range of outdoor clothing and gear. Patagonia is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
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Quinpool Road
Quinpool Road is a popular shopping district in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They are home to just under 40 pet-friendly stores. Located on the western edge of the Halifax Commons, Quinpool Road is just down the road from Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and the Museum of Natural History. When shop owners started to realize how many of their customers had to leave dogs at home to come and check out the stores, they decided to start 'Paws Here'. This pet-friendly initiative invites pet owners to bring them into stores with them. Pet owners are also advised to keep an eye on the website and Facebook page to find out about lots of community activities involving dogs, including a doggy carnival. The following stores allow animals to accompany their human with 'Paws Here': Acadia & Quigley, Aerobics First, Ash Jewelry, BMO Quinpool Branch, Burke & Burke Design, Canadian Tire Quinpool, CIBC Quinpool Branch, Courtside Sneakers, Elegant Touch Hair Design, Fergus Ford Barrister & Solicitor, Finer Things Antiques, Flower Trends, Hairs To Ya!, Halifax Veterinary Hospital, Kennedy’s Autopro, Liberty Tax Service, Long Alley Bicycles, Matthews McDonough Financial Planning Inc., Nautilus Aquatics & Hobbies, Oddfellows Barbershop, Oxford Learning, Padgett Business Services, Proskates, Quinpool Shoe Repair, RBC Quinpool Branch, Sarah & Tom, Scotiabank Quinpool Branch, Secord Gallery, Studio Works International Ltd., TD Bank Quinpool Branch, The Deck Box, The Ikebana Shop, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, The Tax Depot, The Trail Shop, Trinity Jewellers, Vogue Optical, and Zephyr Rug and Home. Pet policies may vary from store to store.
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Noggins Corner Farm Market
Noggins Corner Farm Market is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to go through the corn maze, help pick some apples and generally go wherever you go in the farm. Owners are reminded to keep their pups close and to always clean up any mess. They are open every day of the week from 8am to 8pm.
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Winners
Winners is a Bedford department store which allows leashed dogs inside. They are open Monday through Wednesday from 10am to 8pm, Thursday to Friday from 10am to 9pm, Saturday from 9am to 9pm, and Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
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Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach is pet-friendly. The northern end of this beach is a great place to bring your pooch. The chilled beachfront village of Sunshine Beach provides respite from the hot sun and is perfect for a relaxing beach holiday. Take a coastal wander from Noosa Heads to the beach to get some exercise first.
Sunshine Beach is the start of a 15km stretch of open beaches with surf breaks and plenty of white sand.
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The Nu Spot Beautique
The Nu Spot Beautique is a pet-friendly salon located in Dartmouth, NS. This team of beauty professionals offers services such as hair styling and coloring, manicures and eyebrow microblading. Guests can also shop a variety of hair products available for purchase. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside, but please keep Fido on a leash.
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South Shore Vet Dog Zone
Dogs are welcome to run and play off leash at the South Shore Vet Dog Zone. Follow all rules and restrictions. The dog park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
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Marine Atlantique
Marine Atlantique offers pet-friendly ferry transport to and from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Your pooch can travel with you, as long as they remain in your car for the duration of the journey. Check out their website for details on their schedule.
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Welcome to Wolfville Walking Tour
'Welcome to Wolfville Walking Tour' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Jeremy. Start off at T.A.N. Coffee at 8am and head out for a walking tour around Wolfville. The experience lasts 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests of all ages. Leashed dogs are always welcome. Rates start at $13 per person.
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Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park
Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park is a pet-friendly stretch of sand in Lake Charlotte, NS. Bring your leashed dog to this recreational area for a nice walk and to hunt for razor clams. The park is home to a 3.5-mile loop trail that visitors are free to explore.
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York Redoubt National Historic Site
York Redoubt National Historic Site in Halifax, NS is pet friendly. Bring your leashed dog to this historic fort, where you can enjoy views across Halifax Harbour from the winding paved trails.
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Garrison Brewing Company
Garrison Brewing Company in Halifax, NS is a pet-friendly brewery inside and out. Bring your Shih Tzu along to schmooze with patrons, while you sample a Garrison brew like the Tall Ship or Hoppy Boy. Look out for food trucks in the parking lot if you get peckish.
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Petersfield Provincial Park
Bring a picnic and your pup to Petersfield Provincial Park in Sydney, NS, which overlooks the south arm of Sydney Harbour on Cape Breton Island. This beautiful dog-friendly recreation space makes a great pitstop on the Cabot Trail. The park features a loop path under a mile in length that is suitable for all levels of walkers.
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Greenlink Rotary Park Trail System
Greenlink Rotary Park Trail System is a pet-friendly, two-mile gravel path on Cape Breton Island in Membertou, NS. Leashed dogs can walk by your side on the trails in this urban park and can run free in the off-leash dog area. Highlights include views of the Wentworth Creek Dam and waterfall, the historical reservoir, and a nine-hole disc golf course. Please refer to their website for additional access locations.
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Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
Crystal Crescent Beach is a pet-friendly beach in Sambro, NS, just 35 minutes from downtown Halifax. Start with a hike alongside your furry best friend on the coastal trail at the south end of the beach that leads to Pennant Point. This beautiful winding pathway is around six miles in length and is a great opportunity to see native birds in flight. Then, head back to the sand for a dip in the Atlantic with your leashed dog.
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Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre
Fisherman's Cove Heritage Center in Eastern Passage, Nova Soctia is pet friendly. Bring your leashed dog for a walk around this active wharf and fishing village. Pups are welcome on the boardwalk and in gift shops, but are not allowed inside restaurants.
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Connecting with Horses
'Connecting with Horses' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Jenna. Observe four horses in their pasture and learn about their communication between each other. Then, do exercises like writing, storytelling, grooming and leading the horses. Dogs are accepted on a case by case basis. Contact the host to tell her about your pup and whether it gets along with other animals. There are three dogs and three cats on the property already, so your pooch will have to be sociable. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 6 guests ages 12 and up. Guests need good footwear and layers of clothes. Rates start at $40 per person.
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Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park is a pet-friendly coastal space in East Lawrencetown, NS. Dogs must remain on a leash while on the beach and trail. You and your pup can find a spot on the sand and cobblestone beach to watch world-class surfers take on the riptide of this famous surf haven. From this park, you can access the Atlantic View Trail, a six-mile coastal greenway that shows off the best of the region with salt marshes, beaches, woodland and more.
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DeWolf Park
DeWolf Park is a pet-friendly coastal recreation area with a boardwalk trail about a half mile in length suitable for all levels of walkers. Bring your leashed dog to this Bedford, NS, spot to picnic, bird watch, walk, or see the sights and listen to the sounds of the coast.
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