Minnekhada Regional Park is a natural park in Coquitlam, B.C. and is approximately a 1 hour drive from downtown Vancouver. Head over to this park for a nice day trip with your dog.  The park is over 200 hectares featuring trails, rock knolls, marshes, forest areas, plenty of birds and other wildlife. There are many trails to explore varying in difficulty but all of them should be doable for you and your furry pal. The trails are either gravel or packed dirt trails. Since there are lots of different trail options, consider booking a whole day off if you would like to explore the whole park.  While on the trails, make sure to keep your dog on leash at all times and do not let them swim in the marshes as they are protected wildlife areas. Bear sightings are also common in the park so make sure you exercise caution and follow all the signs. Also, remember that you should not feed or approach wildlife. One of the main attractions at this park is the High Knoll lookout which you and your pup can get to by taking the High Knoll trail. This trail does consist of some steep slopes […]

The Matsui Trail Regional Park in Abbotsford B.C. is a must see destination for water lover dogs and dog owners. The park is a 10 km long flat, linear park right by the Fraser River and features a gravel trail that is perfect for walking and horseback riding. The park also has big picnic tables, fire pits and beach access where you can also fish. Dogs do have to be on leash while on the park premises. However, if you have a longer leash, it would still be a great spot to let your pup run around and play in the water on the beach shoreline. While you walk through the park, you will be greeted with incredible views of the Cascade Mountains and some farmlands surrounding the area. About halfway through the trail, you will also see an old railway bridge that is a great spot to take photos with your dog. As mentioned earlier, the trail is frequented by horseback riders as well, so make sure to be extra cautious if you see them approaching, especially if your dog isn’t used to being around horses or is easily spooked. Also make sure that you have a tight grip […]

Mount Seymour Provincial Park Mount Seymour Provincial Park is located about 15 kilometres north of Downtown Vancouver and is the perfect escape from the city. With an area of 35 square kilometres, the park boasts many fantastic trails, wildlife and viewpoints. In the summer, it is a great destination for hiking, picnicking, wildlife viewing and mountain biking. While on the trails, pets do have to be kept on leash at all times.  The highlight of this park for dog lovers is the Dog Mountain trail. This trail is a fairly easy trail that features summit views extending to Vancouver city. In the winter time, it is a popular spot for snowshoeing with your pup by your side. The trail is about 2 km each way with minimal elevation so it’s perfect for snowshoe beginners and also perfect your snow loving pup. From the Mount Seymour Provincial Park parking lot, weave your way through the trees and head to the First Lake. From here, you and your pup will hike up to a viewpoint that offers incredible views of Mount Baker, Vancouver and other nearby mountains.  If you have a smaller dog, or a dog with not much fur, make sure […]

Golden Ears Provincial Park is a 62,500 hectares park, and it is located at 24480 Fern Crescent, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1, Canada.