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Dog-Friendly Walking Trails in the GTA

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Looking for some dog-friendly walking spots in the Greater Toronto Area? Look no further! I spend so much time walking with dogs and these are some of my most favourite places to go! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! I would also love to hear yo...
 
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This is such a beautiful area to spend time with the dogs! Worth noting that people do cycle a lot on this trail so maybe not great for bike-reactive dogs.
Don River Trail - Toronto
 
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The Mount Nemo Conservation area is so beautiful! It's a bit of a drive but well worth it. There is tonnes of trails and open space to walk the dogs, have a picnic - anything! It is paid though!
Mount Nemo - Burlington
 
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The Escarpment Rail Trail that goes through Hamilton is beautiful. It does tend to get pretty busy in the summer but it offers a nice escape from the hustle and bustle around you. Again, lots of cyclists on this trail so maybe not a perfect option fo...
Escarpment Rail Trail - Hamilton
 
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Another gorgeous place to bring your dog in Hamilton/Burlington. It's so nice and fairly quiet every time I go.
Hendrie Valley Trails - Hamilton/Burlington
 
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The Bruce Trail is a CLASSIC. The Niagara escarpment is gorgeous and serves as a great place to walk and hike in the summer months.
Bruce Trail Conservancy - Niagara
 
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The 16 Mile Creek trail is beautiful and a lot of fun to hike! I always have so much fun when I bring my dogs here.
Sixteen Mile Creek Trail - Oakville
 
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The Scarborough Bluffs is so beautiful, especially in the summer. It's makes for a really relaxing walk and I can't recommend it enough.
Scarborough Bluffs - Toronto
 
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Bronte Creek makes for a really relaxing adventure in the heart of Oakville. It's a really nice place to bring the dogs and I always have so much fun.
Bronte Creek Provincial Park - Oakville
 
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Dogs and humans alike will love Crawford lake! Dogs are required to be leashed, but that doesn't take away from the fun and relaxing hiking experience :)
Crawford Lake - Halton
 
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The Kelso Conservation Area is another gorgeous place to take the doggos. It is a paid conservation area. That said though, there is tonnes of trails for walking and mountain biking. It's gorgeous.
Kelso Conservation Area - Milton
 
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Mono Cliffs is a part of the Bruce Trail and offers a wonderful hiking or walking experience. The 5 mile hike is gorgeous and I promise that you and your dog will be tuckered out by the end!
Mono Cliffs Provincial Park - Shelburne
 
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It's so crazy to me that places that are this beautiful are located so close to the city! Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area is another great place to bring your dog (on-leash!) to explore and have some fun!
Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area - Milton
 
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High Park - located in the heart of Toronto - is a beautiful escape all year long! I love walking here with my on-leash dogs!
High Park - Toronto
 
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York Regional Forest is so beautiful! It's a little bit of a trek but it's so worth it. Dogs need to be on-leash in most areas of the forest, but there are 2 tracks where off-leash runs are permitted.
York Regional Forest - York Region