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.
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