If you are planning a trip to Southern Georgian Bay, bring your dog along! There are a number of places you can visit without leaving your furry friend behind!
Dog Friendly Parks
- Central Park Area Collingwood – 85 Paterson Street. A small fenced in area for dogs to run around, there is also a water pumping station.
- Moreau Park Thornbury – 76 Victoria Street S. An enclosed area for dogs to run around and play.
- Beautiful Joe’s Leash Free Park Meaford – 35 Grant Avenue. This park has 2 large fenced areas for dogs to play. There is a water tap, shade, scoop bags, and picnic tables.
- Pawplar Park – Located at the Train Trail on Poplar Side Road, this fenced-in park allows dogs to run freely without a chance of escaping the area. There’s a double gate at the entryway so you can safely bring dogs in and out, too. The park is open for use every day of the week from sunrise to sunset.
- Wasaga Beach Dog Park – 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach
Dog Friendly Beaches
- Sunset Point Beach – 79 St Lawrence Street, Collingwood
- Wasaga Beach Area 3 – Dogs are allowed within the two wooden fence lines at Beach Area 3. This is the only area at the Wasaga Beach Provincial Park where dogs can be on the beach.
- Memorial Park Beach – 179 Grant Avenue, Meaford
Dog Friendly Stores & Patios
Black Bellows – 40 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
The Huron Club – 94 Pine Street, Collingwood
Copper Blues – Blue Mountain Village
Press Market – 10 Keith Avenue #104a, Collingwood
Bent Taco – 48 Pine Street, Collingwood
Canadian Tire – 89 Balsam Street, Collingwood
Winners – 55 Mountain Road, Collingwood
Home Depot – 10 High Street, Collingwood
Home Hardware – 104 High Street, Collingwood
Accommodations
Activities For You & Your 4 Legged Friend
‘Hike & Yoga with a View’ is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Marissa. Hike with your dog on a flat trail to panoramic views of Georgian Bay followed by a beginner yoga class. The experience lasts 2.5 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 14 and up. Rates start at $20 per person. Book on Airbnb
Beautiful Joe Park is a peaceful and serene 8.5 acre area of parkland on the banks of Big Head River in Meaford. You will find a bronze sculpture of Beautiful Joe that was created by local Meaford resident, Gunter Neumann. The park is also home to a 9/11 Monument honouring a brave dog named Sirius, as well as a Service Dogs Monument.
162 Edwin Street, Meaford
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Collingwood Charters is pet-friendly! The boat cruise along Georgian Bay welcomes dogs to join in the fun. You and your dog can join a sunset cruise or sightseeing tour. Your dog might even be rewarded with a nice dog treat and could meet other water-loving pups.
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