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Dog-Friendly Places in Ottawa, Ontario
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Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown
Accommodations
Ottawa, Ontario
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown is at 185 Slater Street. One well-behaved pet per room is welcome when confirmed at reservation, with a per-stay fee. Dogs must be leashed in the hotel, cannot be left alone in rooms and are excluded from food-service and fitness areas.
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Andrew Haydon Park
Dog-Friendly Parks & Trails
Ottawa, Ontario
Andrew Haydon Park is an Ottawa municipal park on Carling Avenue beside the Ottawa River. Dogs are welcome on leash and must stay under their handler’s control, at least five metres from children’s play areas and pools.
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Apollo Crater Park
Off-Leash Dog Parks
Ottawa, Ontario
Apollo Crater Park at 600 Apollo Way permits off-leash dogs under their handler’s control. Dogs must stay at least five metres from children’s play areas and pools.
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Aulde Dubliner & Pour House - ByWard Market, Ottawa ON
Brews & Bites
Ottawa, Ontario
The Aulde Dubliner & Pour House is a two-storey Irish pub at 62 William Street in Ottawa's ByWard Market, with food and live music. Its operator welcomes dogs on the patio; ordinary pets are not included in the indoor service-dog exception.
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Banditos
Brews & Bites
Ottawa, Ontario
Banditos at 683 Bank Street in Ottawa's Glebe serves Southern California-inspired tacos, street food and cocktails. Friendly dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio when weather permits. Seating is first come, first served; reservations are not taken.
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Barkwood Forest by Boogity Dog Walking
Private Dog Parks
Ottawa, Ontario
Barkwood Forest is a private, fenced forest-and-field dog park on Fernbank Road in Stittsville. Membership requires an introductory assessment of sociability and recall. Approved members walk their dogs on the trails; this is a shared members’ park, not an exclusive rental.
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Bate Island Park
Dog-Friendly Parks & Trails
Ottawa, Ontario
Bate Island Park is reached from the Champlain Bridge and offers Ottawa River views. Dogs may accompany walks on a leash up to 2 m; keep them at least 3 m from the shoreline and out of picnic areas, following posted NCC restrictions.
View profileBehaviour Vet / Alta Vista Specialty
Behavourists
Ottawa, ON
Dr. Colleen Wilson provides veterinary behaviour consultations for dogs and cats at Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre in Ottawa. Consultations involve reviewing the pet’s history and medical records, with initial appointments and follow-up care arranged through the behaviour service.
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Bekkers Pet Care
Boarding
Ottawa, Ontario
Bekkers Pet Care provides dog boarding and daycare at 2735 Huntley Road, between Stittsville and Richmond in Ottawa. The facility also boards cats, and visitors can contact the kennel to arrange a tour before booking.
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Britannia Park
Dog-Friendly Parks & Trails
Ottawa, Ontario
Britannia Park has mixed dog rules: off-leash access is limited to the Bradford–Salina section, and dogs must be leashed near Grandeur Avenue. Dogs are prohibited in all other areas, including the beach; follow the designated boundaries.
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Brookstreet Hotel
Accommodations
Ottawa, Ontario
Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata welcomes up to two pets per room. A pet fee, refundable deposit and signed waiver apply. Pets must not be left unattended, so arrange care before using hotel facilities or going out without your companion.
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Capital City Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital
EMERGENCY VET 24/7
Ottawa, Ontario
Capital City Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital serves pets in Kanata and the National Capital Region. Its emergency hospital is open 24 hours daily, with specialty services including cardiology, dentistry, imaging and surgery.
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Chew That
Private Retailers
Ottawa, Ontario
Chew-That is an independent pet-supply shop at 139 Beechwood Avenue in Ottawa. It sells food, toys and treats for pets and offers one-on-one grooming, including baths, nail trims and full grooms by appointment.
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Conroy Pit
Off-Leash Dog Parks
Ottawa, Ontario
Conroy Pit is a year-round off-leash dog area in the National Capital Greenbelt’s Pine Grove sector, reached from parking lot P17 on Conroy Road. Dogs must remain under control; a maximum of two pets per visitor applies on NCC land.
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Country Canines Play Park - Carp Road
Private Dog Parks
Ottawa, Ontario
Country Canines’ Carp Road park offers private, appointment-only off-leash visits in a two-acre field with a five-foot fence and double-gated entry. The park has agility obstacles and picnic tables; some low spots can be wet after heavy rain.
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Country Canines Play Park - Cumberland
Private Dog Parks
Ottawa, Ontario
Country Canines’ Cumberland park is a two-acre fenced field at Wilhaven Drive and O’Toole Road, booked for exclusive private use. Dogs must be leashed outside the enclosure. Use the operator’s map for the entrance, which has no municipal street number.
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Country Canines Play Park Inc.
Private Dog Parks
Ottawa, Ontario
Country Canines' Carp Delaney park offers private dog exercise bookings in a fenced 2.25-acre field. The park has a double-gated entrance, agility obstacles and seating; water for dogs is available seasonally.
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Country Canines Play Park Metcalfe
Private Dog Parks
Ottawa, Ontario
Country Canines’ Metcalfe park is a 1.75-acre fenced field at 1601 9th Line Road, available by private appointment. Dogs must be leashed outside the enclosure. The operator warns of wet and flooded ground, so check conditions before visiting.
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Days Inn by Wyndham Ottawa
Accommodations
Ottawa, Ontario
Days Inn by Wyndham Ottawa is a pet-friendly hotel at 319 Rideau Street, near the ByWard Market and downtown attractions. The property offers guestrooms and suites; confirm the appropriate pet room and current restrictions with the hotel before booking.
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Deacon Brodies Pub
Brews & Bites
Ottawa, Ontario
Deacon Brodies is a Scottish pub and whisky bar at 247 Elgin Street in Ottawa, with live music and whisky tastings. Its pet-friendly patio welcomes leashed, well-behaved dogs. Ask about seasonal heating, cover and seating before visiting.
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Dragonluck Kennels
Boarding
Ottawa, Ontario
Dragonluck Kennels offers dog daycare and boarding at 6830 Fernbank Road in Stittsville, Ottawa. The operator lives on the property and provides information about its care services and scheduled drop-off periods directly through the kennel.
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Hog's Back Park
Dog-Friendly Parks & Trails
Ottawa, Ontario
Hog’s Back Park is an NCC urban park beside the Rideau River falls, with pathways, historical displays and a pavilion. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than two metres; NCC rules exclude pets from shorelines, picnic areas and play structures.
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kanata Ottawa West
Accommodations
Ottawa, Ontario
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kanata Ottawa West is at 340 Huntmar Drive beside Tanger Outlets. The hotel welcomes pets for an additional fee and offers guestrooms with a microwave and mini-fridge. Confirm pet-room availability and restrictions when reserving.
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Pet Circus
Private Retailers
Ottawa, Ontario
Pet Circus is a pet-supply shop at 274 Bank Street in downtown Ottawa. Its catalogue includes dog food, treats, toys, leads and other accessories, with online ordering and in-store pickup available.
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