Plan A Pet-Friendly Getaway With Your Bestie!
A vacation just isn’t a vacation without your best friend! Your dog is no exception.
This year why not plan a little get away with your furry side kick. You can get away for a night, or two, and treat your dog to an exciting adventure at the same time.
We’ve put together a list of various pet-friendly attractions, restaurants and hotels in Toronto! Though Toronto may seem like a chaotic place to take you dog, you would be surprised at the amount of dog friendly parks, awesome doggie attractions and dog friendly hotels the city has to offer!
The Best Pet Friendly Hotels in Toronto: All the following hotels have no additional charge for pets, they’re also some of my personal fav’s!
- Victorias Mansion Guest House – no fee for pets 😀
- The Westin Harbour Castle – no fee for pets (max. 1 dog)
- Holiday Inn Express – no fee for pets 😀
- Sheraton Centre Toronto – no fee for pets (dog owners receive dog amenity kit and dog bed at check-in – now, that sounds about right!)
- Soho Metropolitian – no fee for dogs (limit 2 dogs under 40 lbs)
Dog Friendly Restaurants: That’s right, dinner dates with your fur baby!
- Williams Fresh Cafe – located inside Pawsway discovery centre. Enjoy a coffee and a snack with our dog in Toronto’s first pet friendly indoor/outdoor seating area. 😀 http://www.pawsway.ca/about/williams-fresh-cafe/
*The Restaurants below have dog-friendly patios, offering water and even snacks in some cases. These places would be great for spring, summer and fall. You and your pooch might be a bit chilly this time of year.*
- Thor Espresso Bar – dog-friendly patio, gourmet pastry and top tier espresso and espresso drinks. http://www.thorespressobar.com/
- Sassafras – dog-friendly patio, fine dining & specialty cocktails, outdoor seating is limited http://www.sassafraz.ca/
- Red Rocket Cafe – dog-friendly patio, amazing coffee and delicious pastries. A large outdoor patio. https://www.facebook.com/redrocketcoffee/
- The Longest Yard – dog-friendly patio, a yummy burger place! My fav! https://www.facebook.com/The-Longest-Yard-RestaurantBar-114551498591545/
Exciting Places To Take Your Dog: Because your dog wants to try something new!
- Pawsway, Toronto– An incredible indoor dog park & indoor dog pool. Full of exhibits, this centre is a great place to learn, discover, and celebrate the world of cats and dog. General admission is FREE ($8.85 for admission to indoor pet park – 3500 sq ft). Check their calendar for events and activities. Dog and cat friendly. http://www.pawsway.ca/calendar/
- A Haunted Walk of Toronto – take your pooch along on a spooky tour of the city and learn all about the cities most haunted houses and areas of Toronto. Don’t worry, your pooch will keep your safe. http://hauntedwalk.com/toronto-tours/
- The Dog Market – voted best pet store in 2015, The Dog Market is a pet-friendly pet store that goes above and beyond. Take your pooch along & check out their cool shop! http://www.thedogmarket.ca/
- Waterfront Trail – take a long walk along the waterfront and enjoy the beautiful scenery, spacious trails, and stunning views of the Toronto Islands and Lake Ontario. http://www.waterfrontoronto.ca/explore_projects2/the_wider_waterfront/urban_park_and_waterfront_trail_at_ontario_place
- Dog Meet-ups Toronto – This website lists the many dog meet-up groups in the Toronto area! So cool! Look through the groups and join one that suits your needs and/or your dogs needs. There are soon many to choose from so why not meet-up a few times while you’re in the city! I love this site! 😀 http://fun-places-to-go-with-dogs.meetup.com/cities/ca/on/toronto/
The Best Dog Parks In The City: because nothing beats being off-leash!
- Trinity Bellwoods – My favourite park by far! Located in the centre of West Queen West park is an off-leash area, one of the most popular in Toronto. Signs are posted to encourage feeding the birds and keeping your dog unleashed – Love that! You and your pooch are sure to enjoy the hippest park in the city, surrounded by coffee shops and pubs, cool people and even cooler dogs! You can relax with a hot cup of coffee while your pup plays their heart out! http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=5a81dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
- High Park – features on & off leash play areas, beautiful scenery, and lengthy off leash trails throughout. Considered one of the most beautiful parks in the city. http://www.highparktoronto.com/dogpark.php
- Allan Gardens – Not the largest, but definitely one of the most beautiful parks in the city. The off-leash area if a decent size and is beautifully landscaped. The park even includes an large dog sculpture, hehe. http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/41/index.htm
- Sunnybrook Dog Park – Known for its scenic walking trails and off-leash dog play area. http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/28/
- Greenwood Park – a large green area, mostly unobstructed by trees and bushes. A great place to play a game of fetch of meet new friends. http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/70/
There are many more off-leash areas and dog parks in Toronto, these are just a few of my favourites and by far, the most beautiful! 😀
Have a few things to get done while you’re in the city? Urban Dog’s or Park9’s facilities offer daily Playcare for 3-13 hours. Their centres are equipped with chemical-free pools and tons of space for dogs to explore and make new friends.
Do you have a favourite place to take your pets? We’d love to hear about it! Leave us a comment and give us the scoop on your fav dog spots!