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Nova Scotia Dog Parks, Dog-Friendly Trails, Beaches and Off-Leash Areas
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This list is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed
to be so. Park regulations may change from time to time.
Dog Parks & Beaches in Nova Scotia
Amherst Dog Park
- Amherst Off-Leash Dog Park - located at Dickey Park - 132 East Pleasant Street
From Julie -
"Amenities include fencing, trees, water access, and poop bag dispenser."
Annapolis Royal Dog Park
- Paddy's Park - 112 Prince Albert Road
Info provided by the Annapolis Visitor Information Centre -
"Here in Annapolis Royal, we have an off-leash dog park: Paddy's Park, located on the French Basin Trail.
Most trails, including our boardwalk/downtown are dog-friendly on-leash.
We even have a dog-friendly outdoors farmer's market every Saturday."
Bridgewater Dog Park
Cape Breton Dog Park
Halifax Dog Parks
- A list of Off Leash Dog Parks from the Halifax Regional Municipality:
- Halifax's Dedicated Off-Leash Park - Halifax Mainland Common, near Westridge Drive
fenced 3 acres; green and wooded space; located next to the Mainland North Linear Trail (dogs on-leash)
- Ardmore Park Service Dog Park
Service dogs only
- Dartmouth Commons Off-Leash Area
Designated times may apply; see link for details
- Fort Needham Memorial Park Off Leash Area
Designated times may apply; see link for details
- Hemlock Ravine Park Off Leash Area
Designated times may apply; see link for details
- Point Pleasant Park - 5718 Point Pleasant Drive
Many kilometers of dog-friendly trails (dogs are prohibited in some areas); dogs must be leashed where indicated; multi-use trail
- Sandy Lake Park Off Leash Area
Designated times may apply; see link for details
- Shubie Park Off Leash Area
Designated times may apply; see link for details; please keep dogs within the off-leash area and do not permit them to wander onto private property.
Lunenburg Dog Park
Sydney Dog Park
Truro Dog Park
- Truro-Bible Hill Off-Leash Dog Park - Marshland Drive
more than one hectare; fenced; grassy play areas, trees and water; open 7 days/week; no children under 12
- From Megan B. -
"There's a dog park at Park street and Lorne street in Truro, NS.
The park is fenced and has dog bags and a pond. Great little off leash dog
park with separate fenced area for small dogs."
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