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Dog-Friendly Places in Toronto, Ontario

Explore indexable dog-friendly places and pet businesses currently listed in Toronto. Use the category shortcuts to narrow the search, then confirm current hours, services and dog-access policies directly with the business or venue.

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35 active indexable listings in Toronto across 7 categories.

Amsterdam Brewhouse

Amsterdam Brewhouse

Brews & Bites

Toronto, Ontario

Amsterdam Brewhouse serves house-brewed beer and pub food on Toronto’s waterfront at Queens Quay West. UP Express and BringFido report dog-friendly outdoor patio seating; confirm the designated seating area and weather-dependent availability before visiting.

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Animal Behaviorist, Dog Trainer, Dog Behavior Specialist, Zoopsychologist

Animal Behaviorist, Dog Trainer, Dog Behavior Specialist, Zoopsychologist

Behavourists

Toronto, Ontario

Sergii Klochko offers dog-training and behaviour consultations in Toronto under the Zoopsychologist name. The operator lists both in-person meetings and remote consultations, with programs focused on dog behaviour, training and socialization.

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Ashario Pets

Ashario Pets

Private Retailers

Toronto, Ontario

Ashario Pets in North York sells dog food, treats and supplies, including collars, leashes, toys and grooming products. The store also offers online ordering and local delivery.

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Balmy Beach Park

Balmy Beach Park

Dog-Friendly Parks & Trails

Toronto, Ontario

Balmy Beach Park adjoins Kew-Balmy Beach and includes a designated sandy off-leash area. The swimming beach has separate rules: dogs may use it only November 1–March 31, with off-leash use below the snow fence during that period. The listed phone is Toronto 311’s municipal service line.

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Bandit Brewery

Bandit Brewery

Brews & Bites

Toronto, Ontario

Bandit Brewery serves craft beer and food at 2125 Dundas Street West. Its operator permits dogs on the patio from May through September only; the year-round, winterized patio does not provide year-round dog admission.

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Bark & Meow Pet Supplies

Bark & Meow Pet Supplies

Private Retailers

Toronto, Ontario

Bark & Meow is an independent pet-supply shop on Bloor Street West in Toronto. Its range includes pet food, treats and supplements, with both plant-based and other food options.

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Bluffers Park & Beach

Bluffers Park & Beach

Dog Beaches

Toronto, Ontario

Bluffer’s Park and Beach lies below the Scarborough Bluffs at the foot of Brimley Road. Dogs must be leashed in permitted park areas and may enter the swimming beach only November 1–March 31. Stay behind fences and away from unstable bluff edges.

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BP Raw (formerly Big Paws)

BP Raw (formerly Big Paws)

Private Retailers

Toronto, Ontario

BP Raw identifies itself in its indexed company information as the Canadian raw pet-food business formerly known as Big Paws Inc. This Toronto listing is associated with its Davenport Road location. Confirm current products and visiting arrangements directly with the business.

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Brazen Head Irish Pub

Brazen Head Irish Pub

Brews & Bites

Toronto, Ontario

Brazen Head is an Irish-style pub in Liberty Village at 165 East Liberty Street. The operator publishes a Pawtio menu, and NOW Toronto reports dog-friendly patio seating. Ask staff for the designated dog seating area and current patio conditions.

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Cassels Avenue Playground

Cassels Avenue Playground

Off-Leash Dog Parks

Toronto, Ontario

Cassels Avenue Playground has an unfenced grass off-leash area. From May through September it is available 5:30–9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.–midnight; October through April follows park hours. Dogs must stay out of the playground and splash pad.

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Cedarvale Park Dogs Off-Leash Area

Cedarvale Park Dogs Off-Leash Area

Off-Leash Dog Parks

Toronto, Ontario

Cedarvale Park’s designated off-leash area at 443 Arlington Avenue is fully fenced and lit, with an engineered wood-fibre surface. The City lists hours of 6 a.m.–11 p.m. and no separate small-dog area for this enclosure. Keep dogs leashed outside the designated boundary. The listed phone is Toronto’s general 311 contact number for callers outside the city, not an on-site dog-park desk.

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Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Accommodations

Toronto, Ontario

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto welcomes up to two dogs weighing less than 50 lb each per room, with a pet fee. Dogs must be leashed on the property and are not permitted in restaurants, pools, recreation areas or meeting rooms.

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Cherry Beach Clarke Beach Park

Cherry Beach Clarke Beach Park

Dog-Friendly Parks & Trails

Toronto, Ontario

Cherry Beach Clarke Beach Park includes lakeside paths and a designated off-leash area open 6 a.m.–midnight. Keep dogs leashed elsewhere; the separate swimming beach permits dogs only November 1–March 31. The listed phone is Toronto 311’s municipal service line.

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Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie

Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie

Brews & Bites

Toronto, Ontario

Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie serves French-inspired food in Toronto’s Distillery District at 35 Tank House Lane. BringFido reports that dogs can join diners on the patio; confirm seasonal availability and designated outdoor seating before visiting.

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Coronation Dog Park

Coronation Dog Park

Off-Leash Dog Parks

Toronto, Ontario

Coronation Park’s fenced off-leash area sits beside the waterfront at 711 Lake Shore Boulevard West. The lit run has an engineered-wood-fibre surface and is open 7 a.m.–11 p.m.; it is a dog run, not a swimming beach. The listed phone is Toronto 311’s municipal service line.

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Craigleigh Gardens

Craigleigh Gardens

Dog-Friendly Parks & Trails

Toronto, Ontario

Craigleigh Gardens is a Toronto park with a designated dog off-leash area. Keep dogs leashed outside the designated area and follow the posted off-leash hours and boundaries.

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Craigleigh Gardens Dog Park

Craigleigh Gardens Dog Park

Off-Leash Dog Parks

Toronto, Ontario

Craigleigh Gardens permits dogs off leash only from 6–10 a.m. and 6–10 p.m. in its designated area. The grassy space is partly fenced and has no separate small-dog area. Commercial dog walkers are not allowed. Keep dogs leashed outside these times and the designated boundary. The listed phone is Toronto Parks & Recreation client services, not an on-site park desk.

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Crothers Woods

Crothers Woods

Dog-Friendly Parks & Trails

Toronto, Ontario

Crothers Woods offers natural-surface trails through an environmentally significant woodland in Toronto. Dogs must remain on leash and on the trails at all times. Routes can be steep and are shared with other users; this is not an off-leash exercise area.

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Dogease Puppy & Dog Training

Dogease Puppy & Dog Training

Behavourists

Toronto, Ontario

Dogease Puppy & Dog Training offers individual sessions for puppy skills, reactivity, anxiety and other behaviour concerns in Toronto. Sessions can be arranged at a client’s home, in a park or in the York Mills and Yonge neighbourhood, with online training also listed.

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Earl Bales Park

Earl Bales Park

Off-Leash Dog Parks

Toronto, Ontario

Earl Bales Park includes trails, picnic areas and a fenced grass off-leash run off Bathurst Street. The dog area is open 6 a.m.–10 p.m.; keep pets leashed elsewhere and bring water when seasonal fountains are shut off.

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Earl Bales Park

Earl Bales Park

Dog-Friendly Parks & Trails

Toronto, Ontario

Earl Bales Park includes a designated public dog off-leash area. Dogs must remain leashed elsewhere in the park, and handlers must follow the signs marking the off-leash area.

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Earlscourt Park Dogs Off-Leash Area

Earlscourt Park Dogs Off-Leash Area

Off-Leash Dog Parks

Toronto, Ontario

Earlscourt Park’s lit, fenced off-leash area has an engineered-wood-fibre surface. It is open 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; commercial dog walkers may use it only 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Keep dogs leashed outside the enclosure.

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East Point Park

East Point Park

Dog-Friendly Parks & Trails

Toronto, Ontario

East Point Park is a Scarborough waterfront park with trails and natural habitats near Copperfield Road. Keep dogs leashed on permitted routes, avoid protected habitat and sports fields, and stay behind barriers at the unstable bluff edge. The listed phone is Toronto 311’s municipal service line.

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El Catrin Destileria

El Catrin Destileria

Brews & Bites

Toronto, Ontario

El Catrin Destileria serves Mexican food and drinks in the Distillery District at 18 Tank House Lane. The restaurant has announced dog-friendly patio seating; confirm the current outdoor seating arrangements and patio availability before visiting.

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Etobicoke Valley Park

Etobicoke Valley Park

Dog-Friendly Parks & Trails

Toronto, Ontario

Etobicoke Valley Park at 615 Horner Avenue follows the east bank of Etobicoke Creek and includes a walking trail, ball diamonds and a playground. Dogs must stay leashed outside designated off-leash areas and out of restricted facilities. This Toronto park is not the similarly named Mississauga dog park.

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Executive Hotel Cosmopolitan Toronto

Executive Hotel Cosmopolitan Toronto

Accommodations

Toronto, Ontario

Executive Hotel Cosmopolitan Toronto welcomes dogs at its Colborne Street property. Let the hotel know when reserving; a daily pet fee applies, capped for longer stays. Confirm room availability and any additional conditions directly.

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Hanlan's Point Beach

Hanlan's Point Beach

Dog Beaches

Toronto, Ontario

Hanlan’s Point Beach is the clothing-optional swimming beach on the western Toronto Islands. Leashed dogs may enter only November 1–March 31; it is not a designated off-leash area. Reach the island by ferry or water taxi. The listed phone is Toronto 311’s municipal service line.

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HappyPets Pantry

HappyPets Pantry

Private Retailers

Toronto, Ontario

HappyPets Pantry is a pet-supply shop on Sherbourne Street in Toronto. It stocks dog food, treats, toys and accessories, and offers dog grooming by appointment at the same address.

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Hotel at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

Hotel at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

Accommodations

Toronto, Ontario

The hotel at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto accepts up to two dogs or cats, each no more than 50 lb, with pet fees. Pets cannot be left unattended and are excluded from the casino floor, dining areas, pool and fitness centre.

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Humber Bay Park West Dog Park

Humber Bay Park West Dog Park

Off-Leash Dog Parks

Toronto, Ontario

Humber Bay Park West’s fenced off-leash area has grass and dirt surfaces near the Lake Ontario waterfront. The dog run is open 6 a.m.–midnight. Keep dogs leashed outside it; the enclosure is not identified as a dog-swimming beach. The listed phone is Toronto 311’s municipal service line.

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Humber Bay Shores Park

Humber Bay Shores Park

Dog-Friendly Parks & Trails

Toronto, Ontario

Humber Bay Shores Park follows the Lake Ontario waterfront near the mouth of the Humber River. Its paths and viewing areas offer a lakeside walk; dogs must remain leashed, and this park is not a designated off-leash area. The listed phone is Toronto 311’s municipal service line.

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Lum The Queen

Lum The Queen

Accommodations

Toronto, Ontario

Lum The Queen offers pet-friendly suites with full kitchens on Queen Street East. A flat pet fee applies per pet; the building has stairs and no elevator, so consider access needs when choosing a suite.

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Marie Curtis Park

Marie Curtis Park

Off-Leash Dog Parks

Toronto, Ontario

Marie Curtis Park spans the mouth of Etobicoke Creek. Its fenced dog run west of the creek is open 6 a.m.–midnight; dogs must be leashed elsewhere. The separate swimming beach permits dogs only November 1–March 31.

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Novotel Toronto Centre

Novotel Toronto Centre

Accommodations

Toronto, Ontario

Novotel Toronto Centre offers pet-friendly accommodation on The Esplanade, near St. Lawrence Market. Pets weighing up to 75 lb are accepted with a one-time fee; confirm your pet’s stay when reserving.

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Pantages Hotel Downtown Toronto

Pantages Hotel Downtown Toronto

Accommodations

Toronto, Ontario

Pantages Hotel offers pet-friendly stays at 200 Victoria Street in downtown Toronto, with a per-stay fee. Keep pets leashed or caged in public areas and do not leave them alone in a room for extended periods.

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