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August 4, 2026 · PAW Privileges Editorial

Top 10 Dog-Friendly Stops on a Maritime Road Trip

A Halifax-to-Cape-Breton-to-PEI road trip with a dog — the best stops along the way.

A Maritime loop is one of the most rewarding road trips in Canada with a dog. This editor’s starter follows the classic Halifax → Cabot Trail → PEI → Halifax loop with stops chosen for dog-welcoming walks, beaches and small-town patios.

1. Halifax waterfront boardwalk

Long boardwalk welcomes leashed dogs.

2. Peggy’s Cove area trails

Walk the granite headland; leashed dogs.

3. Mahone Bay waterfront

Stretch the legs, photograph the three churches.

4. Antigonish landing trail

Easy estuary walk en route to Cape Breton.

5. Cabot Trail (see our Cabot Trail post)

The loop’s centrepiece.

6. Pictou waterfront

Stop on the route to PEI ferry.

7. Wood Islands lighthouse, PEI

First stop after the ferry crossing.

8. Charlottetown waterfront

Boardwalk and patios.

9. Confederation Bridge approach

Goodbye-PEI photo stop.

10. Five Islands Provincial Park, NS

Bay of Fundy cliffs; leashed dogs welcomed.

Keep Reading: Dog-Friendly Canada

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