Ottawa is a gorgeous city that’s a wonderful place to live or visit. There are many things to see and do, which can include a day at the beach with your best friend.
However, it’s important to ensure that any public place that you plan to spend time at is dog friendly. To make your life easier, we compiled this list of swimming holes and beaches that will welcome you and your pup.
We divided the list into off-leash and on-leash categories, as some locations will allow your dog to visit, but they need to remain on a leash at all times. We hope that you’ll discover a few new places to check out and find the perfect swimming spot that both you and your pet will love!
It’s a bit of a long walk to get there, but there are small beaches for dogs to play on
On-leash only along the river pathway, and dogs aren’t allowed in the rest of the park
Lovely pedestrian bridge and cycling paths
Free parking and street parking available
Nice spot for a picnic
Summing Up
There are multiple parks to choose from in the beautiful city of Ottawa. While there aren’t many beaches, there are still opportunities for your dog to cool off and play in the water, mainly in the rivers that border these parks. Remember to bring supplies like poop bags to clean up after your dog, along with plenty of water, snacks, and a leash.
We hope that this article has highlighted several parks near you and that you’ll find the time to visit them in the coming months.
Kathryn was a librarian in a previous lifetime and is currently a writer about all things pets. When she was a kid, she hoped to work in a zoo or with wildlife in some way, thanks to her love for animals. Unfortunately, she's not strong in the sciences, so she fills her days with researching and writing about all kinds of animals and spends time playing with her adorable but terribly naughty tabby cat, Bella. Kathryn is hoping to add to her family in the near future – maybe another cat or two and a dog.
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The 8 Off-Leash Dog-Friendly Beaches in Ottawa
