Dog-Friendly Lethbridge
Dog Days of Summer
The Dog Days of Summer are here, With over230 km of paved and natural trails to explore with your furry friend within thecity, over ten pet-friendly hotels, and 11 pet stores, Lethbridge welcomes dogsand their owners to visit and enjoy our city.
Remember your doggie etiquette!
Whether you’re visiting or a local help uskeep our beautiful city clean with 224 doggie poop bag dispensers throughoutthe city you are never far from a place to grab a poop bag just incase businessgets done on your walk. and remember if they poop it you scoop it!
It is important to have good control atevery off-leash parks in Lethbridge, it is very important to have good voicecontrol over your dog as Popson Park is home to rattlesnakes that are native tosouthern Alberta. See the link in the discretion to find out more safety tipson Rattlesnake in Lethbridge.
To learn more about snake safety click here
With the long hot summer days, it isimportant to keep both you and your dog hydrated and cool. Tracy with Bone and Biscuit inWest Lethbridge has some helpful hints to help you are your pooch enjoyLethbridge to its fullest.
Dog Parks
North Lethbridge
Peeniquim Park Dog Run is great for off-leash fun!A fenced area allows animals to socialize and train your puppy to make friendsand open trails circle towards the river. For extra fun, a community toy box islocated next to the fenced area for you to enjoy as you and your pup walkthrough the park.
West Lethbridge
Enjoy a walk through the west coulees at Popson Park. With easy access to the OldmanRiver, this is a great place to take your dog for a dip on a hot summer day.Although it is important to have good control at every off-leash parkin Lethbridge, it is extra important to have good voice control over your dogat Popson Park. The area is home to rattlesnakes. Learn more about thissouthern Alberta animal and discover more safety tips — watch this Global Newsspecial now.
For those looking for a morecontrolled off-leash play area, look no further than Riverstone Dog Park. This park includes a small dogarea for dogs under 25lbs that want to play with pups more their size. Withshaded picnic tables and separate water fountains for dogs and humans, this isa great dog park to allow your dog to play while you relax.
South Lethbridge
The Scenic Drive Dog Runs is an off-leash unfencedwith 2km of limestone pathway that loops through the coulees and boastsspectacular views of the coulees and the architecturally significant Universityof Lethbridge across the river. The Scenic Drive Dog Run is perfect for earlymorning or evening walks with your dog!
Dog-Friendly Hotels
Finding a fido friendly place to stay isalways important when planning a vacation with our furry family members. Withover 50% of the hotels in Lethbridge being pet-friendly you are sure to find ahotel with all the amenities for you and your pup!
Holiday Inn Lethbridge
Quality Inn & Suites
Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge
Best WesternPlus Service & Inn
Coast Hotel & Conference Centre
Wingate by Wyndham Lethbridge
Holiday Inn Express
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Knights Inn Lethbridge
Super 8 Wyndham Lethbridge
Comfort Inn
Days Inn by Wyndham Lethbridge
SuperlodgeLethbridge
Check out our accommodations page formore information!
Dog-Friendly Patios
Everyone needs a bite to eat and on thosehot summer days in Lethbridge you don't want to leave your pup in the car or atthe hotel. Luckily Lethbridge has some great options for food and drinks allwhile relaxing on a dog-friendly patio.
1263 2 Ave S
403.715.5140
CouleeBrew Co.
4085 2 Ave S
403.394.2337
407 Laval Blvd W 403.380.2811
Find our full restaurant listhere.
(Please note not all restaurants on therestaurant page allow dogs)
Pet Stores
We all do it — go on vacation and forgetthat one important thing you use daily (toothbrush, hairbrush or maybe even aportable water dish for your pup?). With over 10 pet stores in Lethbridge, wehave got you covered for any of the essentials you may have forgotten at home!Or treat our dog to a new toy and treats to make your vacation a little morespecial!
PetSmart
403.320.5613
3721 Mayor Magrath Dr S
403.394.4464
#20 3521 Mayor Magrath Dr S
403.359.7709
2045 Mayor Magrath Dr S
403.345.2190
1010 Mayor Magrath Dr S
403.320.6218
910 3 Ave S
403.320.0095
905 1 Ave S
403.380.4922
113 13 St N
403.39.7488
#20 2851 26 Ave N
403.394.1166
West Lethbridge Towne Centre 550
403.381.6208
166 Columbia Blvd W
403.330.1099
#40 14 Aquitania Blvd W
Vets
Sometimes we play too hard... Whenaccidents happen you don't want to be in a panic. We have compiled a list ofthe local vets to help your trip run smoothly!
Family Pet hospital + 24 Hour Pet Emergency Centre
403.320.5200
2303 6 Ave S
403.327.8660
4631 24 Ave S
4703.327.3352
210F 12A St N
403.327.7387
2550 Highlands Rd W
403.942.1788
2303 6 Ave S
Ranch Docs Veterinary Services Inc
403.327.4658
82038 RR 210 Lethbridge County
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