Travelling in Québec with your dog

Leash max 2 m at all times. Must pick up waste.

Dogs not allowed in this park — SÉPAQ exception.

Leash max 2 m at all times. Pic-Champlain trail (6 km) authorized.

Leash max 2 m. 5 trails summer, 5 winter. Internal shuttle forbidden for dogs.

Saint-Daniel sector only. Saint-Romain sector strictly forbidden for dogs.

2 trails only: Lucarne and Chute-Sainte-Anne. Rest of park forbidden — boreal caribou protection.

Leash max 2 m. 2 trails accessible year-round. Caribou present — keep dog on tight leash.

Leash max 2 m. 5 trails summer, 3 winter. River shuttle forbidden for dogs.

Leash max 2 m. IMPORTANT: the shuttle to the islands does not accept dogs — personal boat access only.

Leash max 2 m. 2 summer trails, camping (1 sector), picnic, lake access.

Limited access. Camping not allowed with pets. Observatory inaccessible.

Leash max 2 m. 7 summer trails, 3 winter trails, 3 camping sectors.

Leash max 2 m. 3 trails year-round. No camping in this park.

Leash max 2 m. 8 summer trails, 3 winter, 3 camping sectors. Internal shuttles forbidden.

Leash max 2 m. 3 summer trails, 2 winter trails.

Leash max 2 m. Main beach forbidden for dogs in summer (May–Sep). Calvaire d'Oka trail accessible.

IMPORTANT: hiking trails forbidden for dogs. Only RV camping zones and picnic areas accessible.

Leash max 2 m. Trails under development — check current status before visiting.

Leash max 2 m. 4 summer trails, 2 camping sectors. Fjord cruises forbidden for dogs.

Leash max 2 m. 1 trail year-round, 2 camping sectors.

Leash max 3 m. Dogs admitted on trails at all times.

IMPORTANT: hiking trails forbidden for dogs. Only Promenade Road (55 km by car), picnic, camping.

Leash max 1.85 m on public streets. Restaurant terraces at restaurateur's discretion (MAPAQ rule 2024).

Leash max 1.85 m at all times. Fine up to $1,000 for unleashed dog.

Leash max 1.85 m. Plage Jean-Doré beach forbidden for dogs.

Leash max 1.85 m (Quebec City rule). 400 hectares of green space.

Dogs FORBIDDEN on the entire site (indoors and outdoors). Exception: accredited assistance dogs only.

Leash max 3 m in outdoor areas. Fort interior forbidden for dogs.

Leash max 3 m at all times. Must pick up waste.

Dogs admitted on the ramparts (outside). Interior forbidden.

Dog on leash in the village. Dog-friendly terraces. Several identified restaurants.

Varies by winery. Terraces generally dog-friendly (MAPAQ 2024 rule). Call ahead.

Dogs forbidden on most of the trail. ONLY the MRC Antoine-Labelle sector (north) accepts them, leash max 1.85 m.

Leash required at all times. Authorized in: Avignon, Vallée-de-la-Matapédia, Haute-Gaspésie, Côte-de-Gaspé, Matane Wildlife Reserve, Forillon Park.

Dogs FORBIDDEN on all trails, even on leash.

Leash max 2 m. IMPORTANT: river shuttles to the islands do not accept dogs. Island access by personal watercraft only.

Leash max 2 m at all times. Designated trails authorized. New park, infrastructure under development.

Leash max 2 m. Historical and natural park on the Ottawa River shores. Designated trails authorized.

Leash max 1.85 m (Quebec City rule). 10 km of landscaped promenade along the St. Lawrence.

Leash max 1.85 m on public streets. Restaurant terraces: authorized since March 2024 (MAPAQ rule). Shops and museums: forbidden.

Leash max 1.85 m (Montreal city rule). Outdoor promenade entirely accessible with dog.

Leash max 1.85 m at all times. Off-leash dog socialization area (unfenced) in the park.

Leash max 1.85 m at all times. Large green park adjacent to the Olympic Stadium.

Leash max 1.85 m at all times. Montreal's largest nature park (289 ha). Beach forbidden for dogs in season.

Leash max 1.85 m (Quebec City rule). Dogs welcome in villages and on roads. Policy varies by farm, vineyard and inn.

Village: leashed dog welcome. Tadoussac Dunes: leash max 2 m, some protected areas restricted. Whale-watching cruises: forbidden for dogs.

Leash max 3 m on all trails. Dogs forbidden on beaches and in some ecological zones.

Leash max 1.85 m at all times. Comprehensive hiking and cycling trail network. River accessible.

Leash required on public roads. Very dog-friendly artist village. Restaurant terraces accessible (MAPAQ 2024 rule).

Dogs allowed in outdoor aisles. Strict policy: leash max 1.85 m, waste collected. Access to vendors inside halls: forbidden.

Dogs FORBIDDEN on the entire site. Only accredited assistance dogs are tolerated.

Dogs FORBIDDEN on the entire site.

Dogs FORBIDDEN — risk of stress for the park's wildlife (deer, bison, foxes…).

Dogs not allowed on ski runs, chairlifts, or resort buildings.

Summer: dogs accepted on designated hiking trails and in the village at the mountain base. Winter: forbidden on ski runs and chairlifts.

Dogs not allowed on ski runs, gondola, or resort buildings.

Pets strictly forbidden at all Strøm locations (Île-des-Sœurs, Old Québec, Mont-Tremblant). Strict safety and hygiene policy.

Pets not allowed at either location (Old Montréal and Mont-Tremblant). Strict hygiene policy in thermal pools.

Pets not admitted in the facility. Guide and assistance dogs only.

Pets not admitted in the pavilions. The adjacent Plains of Abraham (QC-ANIM-0026) welcome leashed dogs.

Pets not admitted in any of the 5 pavilions. Guide dogs only.

Pets forbidden. The presence of living wild animals makes dog access impossible.

Pets not admitted. Controlled environment with live insects.

Pets not admitted in the facility.

Dogs allowed on leash in the outdoor market aisles. Forbidden inside the market halls (food safety regulations).

Dogs allowed on leash in outdoor aisles (summer season). Forbidden inside the covered hall.

Dogs forbidden on the supervised beach and in the swimming basin. The rest of Parc Jean-Drapeau (QC-ANIM-0025) welcomes leashed dogs.

Dogs admitted with max 2 m leash on trails, at campsites and picnic sites. Forbidden in shelters and nesting zones.

Pets not admitted in the buildings and archaeological crypts. The adjacent Old Port promenade (QC-ANIM-0041) is accessible to leashed dogs.

Pets not admitted on site, summer or winter.

Dogs allowed on leash on the outdoor grounds and at the lighthouse base. Forbidden in the museum, Onondaga submarine, and buildings.

Dogs allowed on leash in the outdoor gardens and pathways. Forbidden in the manor and heritage buildings.

Dogs allowed on leash on most beaches and trails. Forbidden on designated supervised beaches in summer and in piping plover nesting zones.

Pets forbidden. The presence of wild animals (wolves, bears, lynx…) in semi-freedom makes dog access impossible for safety and animal welfare reasons.

Dogs admitted with max 2 m leash on trails, at campsites and picnic areas. Forbidden in shelters and the salmon interpretation centre.

Pets forbidden. The presence of boreal animals in near-freedom (geladas, deer, mustelids…) makes dog access impossible.

Pets not admitted in the museum. Guide and assistance dogs only.

Dogs accepted under the Fairmont for Pets program. Additional fees apply. Some hotel areas may be restricted (restaurants, spa). Confirmation recommended at booking.

Dogs explicitly welcome on all 140 km of trails. Leash required. Waste must be picked up.

Dogs allowed on leash on hiking trails and natural areas. Forbidden in indoor facilities.

Dogs forbidden throughout the reserve to protect species at risk, notably the piping plover (threatened species). Strict federal regulation.

Pets strictly forbidden. Dogs would cause major stress to wild animals under rehabilitation (moose, wolves, bears, birds of prey).

Dogs admitted with 2 m leash on trails and at campsites. Very remote reserve — access by floatplane or gravel road from Chibougamau.

Dogs allowed on leash on hiking trails. Forbidden in rental watercraft (canoe, kayak) and welcome buildings.

Dogs allowed on max 1.85 m leash (Montréal city bylaw). Dogs over 20 kg: harness required. Waste must be picked up.

Pets strictly forbidden. The presence of African animals in semi-freedom (lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras) makes dog access dangerous and impossible.