Year-round dog walking
You can walk your leashed dog on the Capital Pathway at any time of year. In the Greenbelt, these paths are:
- Greenbelt Pathway East
- Greenbelt Pathway West
- Watts Creek Pathway
Throughout the year, you can let your dog run free at the two off-leash dog areas in the Greenbelt. These are located at Bruce Pit (P12) and Conroy Pit (P17).
April 15 to November 30
You may walk your leashed pet on most Greenbelt trails managed by the NCC. There are, however, some trails where dogs are prohibited. In most areas, these restrictions are for conservation reasons.
December 1 to April 14
In winter, dogs are not allowed on any Greenbelt trails. The trails are reserved for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
No dogs or pets
Dogs are not permitted at any time on the following trails:
Shirleys Bay
Stony Swamp
- Jack Pine Trail
- Beaver Trail and Chipmunk Trail
- Sarsaparilla Trail
- Old Quarry Trail
Mer Bleue
- Mer Bleue Boardwalk
- Dewberry Trail
- Carlsbad Springs
Pine Grove
- Equestrian Trail