Year-round dog walking
In the Greenbelt, you can walk your leashed dog at any time of year on the three pathways that are part of the Capital Pathway network:
- Greenbelt Pathway East
- Greenbelt Pathway West
- Watts Creek Pathway
Throughout the year, you can let your dog run free at two off-leash dog areas in the Greenbelt: 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. These restrictions are primarily for conservation reasons.
December 1 to April 14
In winter, dogs are not allowed on any Greenbelt trails, as they are open only for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.
No dogs or pets
Dogs are not permitted at any time on the following trails:
- Shoreline Trail
- Jack Pine Trail
- Beaver Trail and Chipmunk Trail
- Sarsaparilla Trail
- Old Quarry Trail
- Mer Bleue Bog Trail
- Dewberry Trail
- Carlsbad Springs