Are dogs allowed on beaches in Toronto?
Toronto has many beaches for you to enjoy all season long. There are 10 beaches in Toronto stretching from Scarborough Bluffs to Mississauga, to the Centre Islands. But which beaches in Toronto allow dogs? The answer is actually… all of them are! But, there are a few caveats.
All Toronto beaches are dog-friendly but…
During the hot summer months, most Toronto beaches do not allow dogs on the beach, even if they are leashed.
But now you’re probably asking me “Wait a minute Maria, I’m confused. So are dogs not allowed on beaches in Toronto?”
Dogs are allowed on all Toronto beaches, but only during the winter time and on a leash. Thanks to Toronto’s by-laws, all beaches in Toronto allow dogs on a leash between November 1 to March 31. But better yet, there are also a few beaches that allow dogs off-leash year-round too.
Map of dog-friendly beaches in Toronto
Here’s a list of all the beaches in Toronto along with which ones allow dogs off-leash and which ones have specific restrictions.
Dog-friendly Toronto beaches
| Toronto Beach | Are dogs allowed? |
|---|---|
| Bluffer’s Beach | Yes. Dogs can visit the beach on a leash, but only between November 1 – March 31. Did you know? Not all areas of Scarborough Bluffs are dog-friendly. Find out where you can bring your dog in the bluffs. |
| Centre Island Beach | Yes. Dogs can visit the beach on a leash, but only between November 1 – March 31. |
| Cherry/Clarke Beach | Yes. Off-leash both in water and on the beach in the designated dog park area. Otherwise, dogs can visit the rest of the beach on a leash, but only between November 1 – March 31. Read my review on Cherry Beach dog park. |
| Gibraltar Point Beach | Yes. Dogs can visit the beach on a leash, but only between November 1 – March 31 |
| Hanlan’s Point Beach | Yes. Dogs can visit the beach on a leash, but only between November 1 – March 31 |
| Kew-Balmy Beach | Yes. Off-leash both in water and on the beach. |
| Marie Curtis Park East Beach | Yes. Dogs can visit the beach on a leash, but only between November 1 – March 31. There is also an off-leash dog park. |
| Sunnyside Beach | Yes. Dogs can visit the beach on a leash, but only between November 1 – March 31 |
| Ward’s Island Beach | Yes. Dogs can visit the beach on a leash, but only between November 1 – March 31 |
| Woodbine Beach | Yes. Dogs can visit the beach on a leash, but only between November 1 – March 31 |
Conclusion
While all Toronto beaches allow dogs during the winter, only a few beaches like Cherry Beach, and Kew-Balmy Beach allow dogs on the beach year-round.
If you’re looking for dog beaches to take your dog to in Ontario, be sure to check out my comprehensive list of dog beaches in Ontario!
The page includes details of every beach I know of that allows dogs in Ontario, along with which ones allow dogs off-leash too!
