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Dog-friendly outings in Quebec: beaches, trails and parks where your dog is welcome

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Sorties avec son chien au Québec : plages, sentiers et parcs où il est le bienvenu

Dogs are part of the family, but they are not allowed everywhere: most national parks restrict them to a few trails, public beaches ban them in summer, and every regional park has its rules. This guide gathers Quebec’s hiking trails, beaches and parks that allow pets, with each one’s listing and conditions.

Our favourites

Canyon Sainte-Anne, Saint-Joachim, Côte-de-Beaupré. A canyon carved into the rock by a 74 m waterfall, crossed on three suspension bridges, one of them 60 metres high; your dog comes along.

Mount Royal Park, Montreal. Trails, stairs and lookouts in the middle of the city, with varied scenery, and plants and birds to watch as you walk.

Sentiers de L’escapade, Rigaud, Montérégie. 27 km of marked trails in the heart of Mont Rigaud, free to use year-round, with a panoramic view of the region.

Parc de la rivière Doncaster, Sainte-Adèle, Laurentians. A river and spectacular falls, to discover on foot or on snowshoes, and superb fall scenery.

Forêt habitée de Dudswell, Eastern Townships. About ten kilometres of trails marked with interpretive panels, with viewpoints and lookouts over the lakes of Dudswell.

The rules

Leash required almost everywhere, maximum length often set at two or three metres, waste bags to bring. A few beaches and parks have an off-leash area, noted on the listing. Access can change with the season: some trails close to dogs during nesting or hunting periods.

Preparing the outing

Water for the dog, a folding bowl, a towel for the car after the beach and a collar with your contact information. In hot weather, aim for the morning: asphalt and sand burn paw pads in the afternoon. For long hikes, shaded forest trails along a lake or river are the most comfortable.

🐕 Places by region

MontrealQuebecLavalAbitibi-TémiscamingueBas-Saint-LaurentCentre-du-QuébecCharlevoixChaudière-AppalachesCôte-NordEastern TownshipsEeyou Istchee Baie-JamesGaspésieÎles-de-la-MadeleineLanaudièreLaurentidesMauricieMontérégieOutaouaisSaguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Montreal

12 places

Mount Royal Park

Designed by Frederick L. Olmsted, this park boasts a network of walking paths and stairs that will lead to you a variety of landscapes.

Parc-nature de l’Ile-de-la-Visitation

A true historical gem! Located along the Rivière des Prairies, at the very heart of the history of Sault-au-Récollet, this park abounds in historical elements, such as the Site des Moulins ruins, the Maison du Pressoir and the Maison du Meunier.

Parc-nature de l’Anse-à-l’Orme

Located opposite Lac des Deux-Montagnes, this linear park is a favourite of windsurfers and boaters, who come for the prevailing west winds.

Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies

Nature lovers will enjoy strolling through its fields and wooded areas and discovering its marshes.

Parc Jarry

This park, which offers a magnificent view of Mount Royal, is known for its world-class tennis stadium.

Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques

Whether you are at the ecological farm, in a picnic area, on the beach or in the forest, you will appreciate this area set in the wilderness.

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Quebec

19 places

Canyon Sainte-Anne

Walking in pure nature!Discover the spectacular canyon carved out of the 1.2 billion year old rock by a 74 m waterfall, its mini canyon and its giant's kettle.

Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

This park is home to one of Québec’s most spectacular glacial valleys, the Jacques-Cartier valley.

Parc de la Chute-Montmorency

The 83 m high waterfall, 30 m higher than Niagara Falls, is surrounded by footpaths and lookouts that invite you to take a breathtaking stroll.

Parc linéaire de la Rivière-Saint-Charles

Explore a beautiful 32-km (19.2-mi.) walking trail that runs along the St-Charles River, from its source at St-Charles Lake to its mouth at the Old Port.

Battlefields Park – Plains of Abraham

The scene of the great battles of 1759 and 1760, and Canada's first national historic park, the site includes the Plains of Abraham and Des Braves Park.

Promenade Samuel-De Champlain

The promenade Samuel-De Champlain is a large green space that extends along the St. Lawrence River.

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Laval

2 places

Bois Papineau

These woods offer 6.9 km (4.3 mi.) of trails through diverse ecosystems.

Bois de l’Équerre

Being one of the last large urban forests in Laval, Bois de l'Équerre is home to a variety of ecosystems that greatly contribute to our life quality.

Abitibi-Témiscamingue

15 places

Sentiers pédestres et poste d’observation Grand Héron

Built in the heart of a mixed forest, these trails feature interpretation panels all about the area’s fauna and flora.

Parc national d’Aiguebelle

Come observe traces of the ice age, lava flows and rocks that are 2.7 billion years old.

Parc national d’Opémican

Experience this brand new national park and explore the pristine rivière and lac Kipawa and the cliffs of lac Témiscamingue.

Forêt ornithologique Askikwaj

These trails wind though the Forêt ornithologique Askikwaj, a conservation area home to many lakes and a hill.

Sentier de l’arboretum

A 1.3 km interpretation trail located at the former Pépinière forestière de Trécesson.

Forêt Piché-Lemoine

Known for the diversity of its plant and animal species, this regional park features The nature interpretation trail of École buissonnière and offers 3 km of trails for hiking enthusiasts in an enchanting setting.

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Bas-Saint-Laurent

17 places

Parcs des Chutes et de la Croix

In the heart of Rivière-du-Loup, a stop is a must in front of the spectacular 33-metre waterfall, which can be admired from one of the footbridges overlooking the river.

Pointe-au-Père National Wildlife Area

National wildlife area encompassing 21.7 hectares (53.6 acres) of intertidal marsh in the St. Lawrence, 8 km (5 mi.) northeast of Rimouski.
Free

Canyon des Portes de l’Enfer

Managed by Terfa, the Canyon des Portes de l'Enfer is an outdoor area of choice.

Parc du Mont-Comi

Eastern Quebec's largest ski area!

Parc Beauséjour

This urban park plays host to numerous cultural, sporting and outdoor activities.

Réserve faunique de Rimouski

The Réserve faunique de Rimouski is a genuine treasure for fishing, hunting and other outdoor enthusiasts.

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Centre-du-Québec

26 places

Parc des chutes Lysander

Visit this park and admire the Lysander waterfalls, standing 15 metres high.

Parc du Réservoir-Beaudet

This reservoir is a birdwatcher’s delight, with over 269 catalogued species.

Camping lac aux Bouleaux

This campground offers 230 three-service sites, a outside restaurant-bar, convenience store that sells beer and wine, an 18-hole mini-golf course, two parks for the kids, a sandy beach on a nice lake (water quality A).

Parc du Mont Arthabaska

This park features trails for hiking, mountain biking, fatbiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and tube sliding.

Parc de la rivière Bourbon

This park features 2 km (1.2 mi.) of walking trails and access to the bike path.

Camping Plage Paris

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Charlevoix

3 places

Parc national des Grands-Jardins

A memorable getaway awaits you at this park showcasing the beauty of the boreal forest and tundra.

Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie

The parc is one of Québec's most beautiful natural monuments.

La Traversée de Charlevoix

Boreal forest raid: a real personal challenge!Affiliated with the prestigious Trans Canada Trail and the Sentier national du Québec, La Traversée de Charlevoix is a raid into the Charlevoix hinterland, in the heart of the World Biosphere Reserve.

Chaudière-Appalaches

17 places

Rouillard Falls Park

Come enjoy this oasis of fresh air and tranquility!

Parc des Chutes-de-la-Chaudière

This urban park is one of Lévis's top attractions.

Parc linéaire Le Grand Tronc

A 13-km cycling corridor through mostly wooded environment in Lévis.

Parc national de Frontenac

Nature, wildlife, boating and camping activities on Grand lac Saint-François.

Parcours des Anses

This multi-purpose path hugs the river for 15 km.

Domaine de la Seigneurie

Park crossed by the Route Verte bike path including an island.

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Côte-Nord

6 places

Sentier polyvalent du Club Le Morillon

Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, this trail offers breathtaking views of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park.

Chute Manitou

This must-see attraction lies about 85 km (53 mi.) east of Sept-Îles and 35 km (22 mi.) from Rivière-au-Tonnerre.

Les Sentiers des Monts-Groulx – Uapishka

From Route 389, you can take four mountain trails through dense high altitude boreal forests of spruce stands.

Centre d’interprétation des marais salés

Longue-Rive’s 249-hectare (215-acre) salt marsh is renowned as one of the best bird-watching sites on the north shore of the St. Lawrence.

Parc de la Taïga

This park offers 2 km of trails along Rivière aux Rochers.

Réserve faunique de Port-Cartier – Sept-Îles

Larger than life, Port-Cartier-Sept-Îles Wildlife Reserve is a land of breathtaking landscapes in a natural setting that leaves no one indifferent.

Eastern Townships

66 places

Les sentiers de la Forêt habitée de Dudswell

Crossing the wooded massif, the Forêt habitée trails stretch for some ten kilometers and are marked out with identification and interpretation panels.
Free

Parc Ouellette

In Ouellette Park, a water and recreational equipment rental centre is open during the summer, offering free rental of all types of watercraft (canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, including life jackets and emergency kits), as well as fun games, such as Spikeball, Finnish bowling, ladder ball games and bean bag games.

Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook

The Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook offers a wide range of activities.

Parc national du Mont-Mégantic

Explore a land like no other by hiking, skiing or snowshoeing.

Plage du parc de la Baie-de-Magog

Superb Lake Memphremagog is the perfect setting for a picnic, sand castle or swim with family and friends.

Parc de la Plage-municipale de Deauville

The Sherbrooke Municipal Beach Park allows visitors to enjoy numerous activities.
Free

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Eeyou Istchee Baie-James

4 places

Nibiischii Corporation – Albanel-Mistassini-Waconichi Wildlife Reserve

Discover our packages with or without fishing in a chalet, floating chalet, prospector camp, Coolbox or camping in one of our four developed sites.

Parc régional Obalski

Magnificent regional park full of amenities whose mission is to promote outdoor recreational activities in a natural setting and encourage forest conservation and wildlife preservation.

Zone récréative du Lac Matagami

Explore nine marked natural trails and discover the boreal forest, the taiga and the tundra.

Réseau Bell – Nature

This park on the banks of the Bell River offers approximately 3 km of trails lead you to the observation tower, rapids, and a terrace, from where you can observe nature.

Gaspésie

16 places

Percé UNESCO global geopark

The UNESCO Global Geopark of Percé offers lovers of geology, adventure and thrills a unique opportunity to discover 500 million years of history.

Domaine des Chutes du Ruisseau Creux

Located on Chaleur Bay, this tourist recreation park boasts hiking and cycling trails.

Parc régional de la rivière Mitis

Developed around the Mitis River, this park offers visitors a multitude of attractions and activities: conceptual gardens, hiking trails, wildlife observation, hunting, fishing, camping, resorts, etc.

Percé’s hiking trails

Percé is a hot-spot for walkers, boasting some 75 km (46 mi.) of trails.

International Appalachian Trail – Québec GR A1 (IAT-QC)

This trail covers more than 650 km (405 mi.), crossing the entire Gaspésie tourist region.

Parc Régional de Val-d’Irène

Enjoy the park’s landscapes.

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Îles-de-la-Madeleine

1 place

Pointe de l’Est National Wildlife Area

This National Wildlife Area was established in 1978 to protect habitats for migratory birds' staging areas and breeding grounds for at-risk species.
Free

Lanaudière

29 places

Randonnée pédestre – Forêt Ô Cascades

Forêt Ô Cascades, located an hour from Montreal, is a 4-season ecotourism park offering 12 km of hiking trails.

Réserve faunique Rouge-Matawin

Reserve with over 450 lakes and rivers and numerous mountains.

Parc de la falaise cachée

Parc de l’Île-Lebel

In the heart of Repentigny bordering the St. Lawrence River, this park is a 15.7-hectare haven of peace.

Parc régional des chutes du Calvaire

It is a distance of 4 kilometers that the walkers, the curious ones and all those who know how to appreciate the sounds of nature and its charms will be able to use the 6 belvédères.

Parc du Grand-Coteau

You'll be charmed by this natural environment where you can relax and enjoy your favorite activities!

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Laurentides

23 places

Parc de la rivière Doncaster

Open-air activities for the entire family 50 minutes from Montréal in Sainte-Adèle, in the Laurentides.

Centre de plein air Roger-Cabana

In winter, take advantage of our forest ice trail for skating in a magnificent natural setting, as well as trails specially designed for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Parc national du Mont-Tremblant

The dean of Quebec's national parks, two-thirds of which are located in the Lanaudière region.

Parc du Mont Loup-Garou

This park is a 788-acre outdoor paradise: the equivalent of 595 football fields.

Parc national d’Oka

From the Calvaire Hill to Lac des Deux-Montagnes, history abounds.

Parc Nature du Lac Beattie

This nature park is located 50 minutes from Montréal and offers a wide variety of year-round outdoor activities in a 100% preserved environment.

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Mauricie

16 places

La Mauricie National Park

An array of trails, lodgings, forests, lakes and beaches are available to outdoor enthusiasts, campers and sports enthusiasts, summer and winter alike: road biking, hiking, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and much more.

Sentier Père-Jacques-Buteux

This trail connects to local loops (Falaises trail) and promises beautiful views of the Saint-Maurice River and numerous lakes.

Camping lac aux sables

Just one hour from Trois-Rivières, this campground is located in Lac-aux-Sables in the magnificent Mauricie region.

Parc des Chutes-de-la-Petite-Rivière-Bostonnais

The Bostonnais River transforms into a 30-metre waterfall as it enters the park.

Sentiers Aux berges du Lac Castor

This hiking and snowshoeing network is made of 16 trails totalling about 30 kilometres (18.5 mi.).

Réserve faunique Mastigouche

The reserve's special appeal is a magnet for visitors who come to enjoy other recreational activities for the day or to stay at one of the superb cabins located in enchanting surroundings.

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Montérégie

12 places

Sentiers de L’escapade

Located in the heart of Mont Rigaud, this recreational park features 27 km of trails.

Parc historique de la Pointe-du-Moulin

A heritage site where visitors can take a guided tour of the oldest working mill in Québec (built in 1708), its miller's house (built between 1785 and 1791) and the interpretation centre with its two exhibitions.

Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville

This national park in the middle of the St. Lawrence River just a short distance from the heart of Montréal, boasts green spaces, channels teeming with life and waterside trails for campers, hikers, cyclists and canoeists looking for a breath of fresh air and an escape from noisy city life.

Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno

Hikers can enjoy the park’s five lakes, orchards boasting over 2,000 apple trees, a tea room and miles of trails criss-crossing the forest.

Parc naturel des Ruisseaux

Every day, between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., the City of Chambly invites outdoor enthusiasts to discover the Parc naturel des Ruisseaux, a verdant 47.28-hectare park.

Parc régional de Beauharnois-Salaberry

Throughout its network, the Beauharnois-Salaberry Regional Park offers you a kaleidoscope of breathtaking landscapes and ambiances, all within a one-hour drive from Montreal.The Regional Park is located in the heart of the Beauharnois-Salaberry tourist region and consists of a vast recreational and leisure facility accessible to all for the practice of outdoor activities and healthy lifestyle habits.

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Outaouais

29 places

Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle

In summer, enjoy the fine sand beaches and calm lakes where you can set out in your canoe, kayak or pedal boat.

Parc des Montagnes Noires de Ripon

The Parc des Montagnes Noires de Ripon has 17 trails (total length 25 km) for hiking, mountain biking, fat biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and board sports.

Parc national de Plaisance

Located on a series of islands in the Ottawa River, the Parc national de Plaisance is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly birdwatchers: over 250 species can be observed all year.

Plage du Pont blanc

Located in the Pontiac MRC, just 1h30 from Gatineau-Ottawa, Plage du Pont Blanc is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and families in search of relaxation.

Véloroute des Draveurs

This bike path, featuring a 72 km stretch of gravel dust and 28 kilometres of paved road (between Gracefield and Messines) will treat you to a variety of scenery.

Parc des Rapides Deschênes

The green space along the river is a historic site with a panoramic view of the Deschênes Rapids.

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Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

13 places

Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay

Imagine standing among breathtaking cliffs and steep slopes.

Parc de la Rivière-du-Moulin

Discover the pleasures of the outdoors in the city!

Parc national des Monts-Valin

Set in the heart of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, this national park boasts peaks over 900 m (2,953 ft.) high, spectacular views, and rivers and other bodies of water ideal for hikers, canoeists and fishing enthusiasts.

Au Fil des Rivières

This bike path is a 45-km (28-mi.) loop linking Albanel to Girardville, running through the forest and blueberry fields, and along the Mistassini and Ouasiemsca rivers.

Sentier pédestre du Lac Kénogami

This trail spans roughly 40 km, from Laterrière to Hébertville.

Réserve faunique Ashuapmushuan

The reserve's natural environment includes nearly 1,200 lakes, a true angler's paradise.

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