Activities to do with your pet this summer

By Dorothée Pâris Pasturel • 10 December 2024

Summer is finally here! Here is a list of activities you can do in the area with your pet.

1. Day at the beach

For those looking to cool off, some beaches in the area are open to dogs, such as the Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park, the Magog Townships Beach or Sandy Beach in Hudson. Perfect spots for a sunny day, with hiking trails nearby to extend the adventure.

See all dog-friendly beaches.

2. Water excursions

Several places around Montreal offer canoe or kayak rentals where dogs are welcome. The Mille Îles River, for example, offers peaceful and beautiful excursions.
More original: the paddle board! Sup Shop in Chateauguay offers them for rent or at the Oka National Park. Ask the SUP rental companies, not all of them accept dogs on their boards.
Make sure your dog is comfortable in the water and put a life jacket on him for added safety.

Find out where to paddleboard with your dog .
Everything you need to know about paddleboarding.

Man on a paddleboard with his dog

3. Yoga with your dog (Doga)

Practicing yoga with your dog is a great way to relax together and an increasingly popular activity! Puppy Yoga in Montreal offers sessions.

Learn more about Doga.

4. Geocaching

Geocaching is a popular activity that involves using satellite geopositioning to search for or hide “caches” (or treasures). You can download a geocaching app or go to the Association Géocaching Québec website and go on an adventure to parks where your dog can explore and search for these famous “caches”.

5. Hydrotherapy session

Hydrotherapy is a wonderful way to exercise your dog in a gentle and suitable environment, especially for older dogs with joint problems. At DoggieVille , you can find hydrotherapy sessions as well as a pet-friendly café corner and much more!

6. Visit pet-friendly wineries or breweries

Visit dog-friendly wineries like Le Mas des Patriotes in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu or Domaine Vineterra in Mont-Saint-Hilaire. Otherwise, craft breweries like Bullerie in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac or Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! in Saint-Jérôme are a great way to enjoy a tasting on their terrace with your companion. You can also find Café La Mie Dorée in Chambly, the trendy Suwu restaurant in Montreal or the bistro La Dent Sucrée in Mont-Saint-Hilaire. So many choices are available to you and your pet to enjoy a pleasant moment!

See all dog-friendly wineries

Woman in a vineyard enjoying a glass of wine with her dog

7. Travel by camper van

Why not rent a campervan and go on an adventure with your pet? Pet-friendly campsites, such as Camping Alouette in Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil, allow you to enjoy nature without leaving your companion.


Do you have any other ideas or recommendations for activities? Write to us and we will add them to this article.

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