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Guides for dog owners in Toronto — the best parks, patios, vets, and more.

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Parks

The 8 Best Off-Leash Dog Parks in Toronto

80+ off-leash areas and most of them are mud pits. These ones aren't. Lake swims, wooded trails, and the parks your dog will drag you back to every single day.

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Food & Drink

The 10 Best Dog-Friendly Patios & Restaurants in Toronto

Toronto gives us maybe 11 good patio days a year. These spots don't just tolerate your dog — some of them have a full Korean BBQ menu for them. Not kidding.

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Hiking

The 9 Best Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails In & Near Toronto

Your dog is bored of the neighbourhood loop. These trails — from hidden ravines downtown to waterfall hikes an hour away — will fix that.

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Rules & Safety

Toronto's Dog Bylaws — What Every Owner Should Know

A $500 fine for going off-leash. $400 for not picking up poop. Here's everything Toronto can fine you for as a dog owner — and the stuff that's actually on your side.