Quebec is a large area that is packed full of outdoor activities and rife with wildlife. There are dirt trails that turn to snow trails in winter, and although not all are dog friendly, some of the beaches, which include river and lakeside beaches, do allow dogs and their humans. Typically, owners are expected to keep their dogs on a leash, although there are some exceptions to this. And, if you do want to let your pup run free, there are dedicated, fenced dog parks. Below are 6 dog-friendly beaches in Quebec, but do note that opening hours are liable to change according to the season and prevailing weather conditions.
The Top 6 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Quebec
- Belvedere Dunes De Sable
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Address: Chem. De la Riviere-du-Moulin-a-Baude, Tadoussac, QC, CA, G0T 2AO
Open Times: 24 hours
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: No
Dog-friendly beach and trail
Open 24 hours a day
Great views over the river
Water can be cold because of the river
- Baie De Beauport
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Address: 1 Boulevard Henri-Bourassa, Quebec, QC, CA, G1J qW8
Open Times: 9:30 amβ8:30 pm
Cost: $2 per adult plus parking
Off-leash allowed?: No
5 minutes from Quebec City
Activities include swimming, boating, day camps, and volleyball
Paid parking available on site
Food truck on site
No dogs in the swimming area
- Park de Magog Bay
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Address: Rte Verte 1, Magog, QC, J1X 2C3, Canada
Open Times: 10:00 amβ5:00 pm
Cost: Free, paid parking
Off-leash allowed?: No
Supervised beach
Childrenβs playground on site
Access is free but there is a cost for parking
Included a picnic area and snack bar
There are off-leash dog parks nearby
- PercΓ© Boardwalk
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Address: Perce, Quebec, G0C 2L0
Open Times: 24 hours
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: No
Good views of Perce Rock and Bonaventure Island
Tower offers 360Β° views
Stairs leading down from the boardwalk to the beach
- Parc de la Plage-Jacques-Cartier
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Address: 3636 Chem. Du Pavillon, Quebec, QC, G1Y 1W3
Open Times: 8:00 am 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: No
Free parking available near Jacques-Cartier Beach
17-hectare park
2.6 kilometre walk along the river
Popular with bird watchers and nature lovers
- Dog Park Pointe-aux-Lievres
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Address: 25 de la, Quebec, QC, G1K 2L1
Open Times: 7:00 amβ9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Fenced dog park
Runs next to St Charles River
Next to a tobogganing hill
7km walking path
Conclusion Considering the size of Quebec, the list of dog-friendly beaches is quite short, but you can also find dedicated dog parks and plenty of hiking and outdoor trails where well-behaved dogs are permitted on a leash. Always check before travelling, be courteous when walking your dog, and make sure that you pick up any litter and mess after you.
See also: Top 10 Dog Friendly Beaches in Cape Cod, MA: Off & On-Leash Places
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Quebec is a large area that is packed full of outdoor activities and rife with wildlife. There are dirt trails that turn to snow trails in winter, and although not all are dog friendly, some of the beaches, which include river and lakeside beaches, do allow dogs and their humans. Typically, owners are expected to keep their dogs on a leash, although there are some exceptions to this. And, if you do want to let your pup run free, there are dedicated, fenced dog parks.
Below are 6 dog-friendly beaches in Quebec, but do note that opening hours are liable to change according to the season and prevailing weather conditions.
The Top 6 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Quebec
1. Belvedere Dunes De Sable
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Address: Chem. De la Riviere-du-Moulin-a-Baude, Tadoussac, QC, CA, G0T 2AO
Open Times: 24 hours
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: No
Dog-friendly beach and trail
Open 24 hours a day
Great views over the river
Water can be cold because of the river
2. Baie De Beauport
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Address: 1 Boulevard Henri-Bourassa, Quebec, QC, CA, G1J qW8
Open Times: 9:30 amβ8:30 pm
Cost: $2 per adult plus parking
Off-leash allowed?: No
5 minutes from Quebec City
Activities include swimming, boating, day camps, and volleyball
Paid parking available on site
Food truck on site
No dogs in the swimming area
3. Park de Magog Bay
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Address: Rte Verte 1, Magog, QC, J1X 2C3, Canada
Open Times: 10:00 amβ5:00 pm
Cost: Free, paid parking
Off-leash allowed?: No
Supervised beach
Childrenβs playground on site
Access is free but there is a cost for parking
Included a picnic area and snack bar
There are off-leash dog parks nearby
4. PercΓ© Boardwalk
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Address: Perce, Quebec, G0C 2L0
Open Times: 24 hours
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: No
Good views of Perce Rock and Bonaventure Island
Tower offers 360Β° views
Stairs leading down from the boardwalk to the beach
5. Parc de la Plage-Jacques-Cartier
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Address: 3636 Chem. Du Pavillon, Quebec, QC, G1Y 1W3
Open Times: 8:00 am 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: No
Free parking available near Jacques-Cartier Beach
17-hectare park
2.6 kilometre walk along the river
Popular with bird watchers and nature lovers
6. Dog Park Pointe-aux-Lievres
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Address: 25 de la, Quebec, QC, G1K 2L1
Open Times: 7:00 amβ9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Fenced dog park
Runs next to St Charles River
Next to a tobogganing hill
7km walking path
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Dog-friendly beach and trail
Open 24 hours a day
Great views over the river
Water can be cold because of the river
- Dog-friendly beach and trail
- Open 24 hours a day
- Great views over the river
- Water can be cold because of the river
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5 minutes from Quebec City
Activities include swimming, boating, day camps, and volleyball
Paid parking available on site
Food truck on site
No dogs in the swimming area
- 5 minutes from Quebec City
- Activities include swimming, boating, day camps, and volleyball
- Paid parking available on site
- Food truck on site
- No dogs in the swimming area
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Supervised beach
Childrenβs playground on site
Access is free but there is a cost for parking
Included a picnic area and snack bar
There are off-leash dog parks nearby
- Supervised beach
- Childrenβs playground on site
- Access is free but there is a cost for parking
- Included a picnic area and snack bar
- There are off-leash dog parks nearby
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Good views of Perce Rock and Bonaventure Island
Tower offers 360Β° views
Stairs leading down from the boardwalk to the beach
- Good views of Perce Rock and Bonaventure Island
- Tower offers 360Β° views
- Stairs leading down from the boardwalk to the beach
View this post on Instagram
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Free parking available near Jacques-Cartier Beach
17-hectare park
2.6 kilometre walk along the river
Popular with bird watchers and nature lovers
- Free parking available near Jacques-Cartier Beach
- 17-hectare park
- 2.6 kilometre walk along the river
- Popular with bird watchers and nature lovers
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Fenced dog park
Runs next to St Charles River
Next to a tobogganing hill
7km walking path
- Fenced dog park
- Runs next to St Charles River
- Next to a tobogganing hill
- 7km walking path
Conclusion
Considering the size of Quebec, the list of dog-friendly beaches is quite short, but you can also find dedicated dog parks and plenty of hiking and outdoor trails where well-behaved dogs are permitted on a leash. Always check before travelling, be courteous when walking your dog, and make sure that you pick up any litter and mess after you.
- See also: Top 10 Dog Friendly Beaches in Cape Cod, MA: Off & On-Leash Places
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