Ottawa is a gorgeous city that’s a wonderful place to live or visit. There are many things to see and do, which can include a day at the beach with your best friend.
It’s important to ensure that any public place you plan to spend time at is dog-friendly. To make your life a little easier, we’ve compiled this list of 13 swimming holes and beaches that will welcome you and your dog.
We’ve divided our list into off-leash and on-leash categories, as some locations will allow your dog to visit, but they need to remain on a leash at all times. But we hope you’ll discover some new places to check out and find the perfect swimming spot that both you and your dog will love!
It’s a bit of a long walk to get there, but there are small beaches for dogs to play on.
On-leash only along the river pathway, but dogs aren’t allowed in the rest of the park.
Lovely pedestrian bridge and cycling paths.
Free parking and street parking are available.
Nice spot for a picnic.
Summing Up
There are many parks to choose from in the beautiful city of Ottawa. And while there aren’t a lot of beaches, there is still the opportunity for your dog to cool off and play in the main rivers that border these parks.
Remember to bring supplies like poop bags to clean up after your dog, as well as plenty of water, snacks, and a leash.
We hope our article has highlighted several parks and that you’ll find the time to visit them in the coming summer months.
Kathryn was a librarian in a previous lifetime and is currently a writer about all things pets. When she was a kid, she hoped to work in a zoo or with wildlife in some way, thanks to her love for animals. Unfortunately, she's not strong in the sciences, so she fills her days with researching and writing about all kinds of animals and spends time playing with her adorable but terribly naughty tabby cat, Bella. Kathryn is hoping to add to her family in the near future – maybe another cat or two and a dog.
