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Parc de la Gatineau (CCN)
Huge conservation park run by the National Capital Commission at the edge of Gatineau-Ottawa. Dozens of kilometres of trails open to dogs on-leash.
🥾 Dog-friendly trails & nature in Quebec
Since 2019, Sépaq has allowed leashed dogs (max 3 m) on designated trails in most of its national parks. Parks Canada welcomes leashed dogs in most of its parks, including Forillon and La Mauricie. Always check which trails allow dogs before heading out — permitted zones vary by park.
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Parc du Mont-Royal
The mountain at the heart of Montreal: wooded trails, Olmsted Road and lookouts over the city. One of the most popular on-leash walks in town.
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Parc national d'Oka (Sépaq)
Sépaq national park on Lac des Deux Montagnes, under an hour from Montreal. One of the network's most dog-accessible parks, including a designated dog beach zone.
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Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier (Sépaq)
Spectacular glacial valley 30 minutes from Quebec City. Several designated trails welcome hikers with dogs on-leash.
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Parc national de la Mauricie (Parcs Canada)
Lakes, Laurentian hills and endless forest between Trois-Rivières and Shawinigan. Leashed dogs are welcome in several sectors and on several trails.
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Parc national du Mont-Orford (Sépaq)
Mountains, lakes and maple forests in the Eastern Townships. Designated trails allow on-leash hiking with dogs, and some camping loops are dog-friendly.
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Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno (Sépaq)
Small national park in Montérégie with lakes and mature forest, 30 minutes from Montreal. Designated trails allow hiking with your dog on-leash.
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Parc national Forillon (Parcs Canada)
At the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula: cliffs, sea and panoramic trails. Forillon is one of Parks Canada's most dog-friendly parks — dogs are allowed on-leash on most trails.