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Summer Dog Walks in the Outaouais
Published on August 18, 2025
/ Updated on September 26, 2025
Spend some quality time with the whole family, including your furry friend! The Outaouais region is full of hiking spots that are ideal for energetic humans and dogs alike. Whether you’re looking for woodland paths, scenic lookouts or refreshing rivers, here’s a list of trails to explore together. Note: Dogs must be leashed and must stay on the trails.
HIKES WITH A VIEW
Oiseau Rock Trail
Where
1 Chemin Schyan, Sheenboro
Good to know
9 km round trip / 3 to 4 hours | Hiking boots are essential for this expedition. The trail can be slippery and treacherous in places. Exercise caution and stay alert during hunting season.
Mont Morissette Regional Park | Trails 1 & 2
Where
Chemin du Lac Long, Blue Sea
Good to know
Trail 1: 1.4-km loop / 30 minutes | Trail 2: 4.6-km loop / 2 hours | Both trails lead to an observation tower with beautiful views of Blue Sea Lake. Please note that the observation tower is temporarily closed.
Base de plein air Air-Eau-Bois | Trails: Le grand point de vue (PGV) and Le petit point de vue (PPV)
Where
32 Chemin de la Base de Plein Air, Denholm
Good to know
PGV: 2.7 km | PPV: 1.2-km loop | Both trails offer beautiful views of the Poisson Blanc Reservoir.
Montagnes noires de Ripon | Sentier du grand pic
Where
39 Chemin de la Montagne Noire, Ripon
Good to know
2.7 km / 55 min. | Climb the observation tower for superb views of Petite Nation. | The park has 17 trails.
Gatineau Park | Wolf Trail
Where
Parking P13, Blanchet Beach
Good to know
8.3-km loop / 3 hours | 220-metre climb along a steep forest path to the Tawadin lookout. | Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the picnic area.
A GREAT CANINE EXPEDITION
Please note that the routes below are challenging. Bring water, respect your dog’s physical abilities, take frequent breaks, and don’t forget the treats!
Cycloparc PPJ
Where
From Wyman to l’Isle-aux-Allumettes
Good to know
92 km | Leashed dogs are allowed along the trail’s entire length. | The path runs along an old railway line in the Pontiac; you’ll be charmed by the fields, marshes and forests along the way.
Véloroute des draveurs
Where
Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Low to Messines
Good to know
72 km | Leashed dogs are allowed along the trail’s entire length. | Between Blue Sea and Messines, the trail follows the shoreline of beautiful Blue Sea Lake, and there are several rest stops along the way.
La route des Zingues
Where
Chemin Lac Gagnon, Duhamel
Good to know
24.3 km | The hike takes you to a summit and several lakes. The trail intersects with the Caroline trail (3.8 km), which leads to the summit of Mount Weskarini. | At P1, in Pimatina Park on the Julie trail, dogs are not allowed.
Nakkertok Park Trail, Val-des-Monts
Where
62 Route du Carrefour, Val-des-Monts
Good to know
7.2-km loop (trails 35, 33, 37, 31E & 31W) / 2 hours | You’ll be hiking on groomed trails through a sometimes dense forest, among cedars and rocks and along a small river.
A HIKE BY THE WATER
Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park
Where
100 Promenade du Parc-des-Chutes, Mansfield-et-Pontefract
Good to know
1.2 km | The hike along the edge of a canyon offers an extraordinary view of Coulonge Falls.
Denholm Falls Park | Sentier du Marais
Where
830 Paugan Road, Denholm
Good to know
3.7-km loop | The trail leads to the marsh lookout. For a shorter hike, take the Sentier de la Falaise (0.4 km) or the Sentier du Ruisseau (0.6 km).
Sentier du Lièvre
Where
121 Chemin du Pont-de-Bois, Val-des-Bois
Good to know
1.7-km loop | A gorgeous beginner-level trail along the Lièvre River, ideal for a family walk with your dog.
GATINEAU PARK WITH A BARK
Lusk Cave Trail
Where
300 Chemin du Lac-Philippe, Saint-Cécile-de-Masham (Parent Beach parking lot)
Good to know
12-km loop / 4 hours 30 minutes | Dogs must be leashed and must stay on the trail. Dogs are not allowed in the cave, on the beach, in the picnic area, in the campground or in the water.
Lauriault Trail
Where
Parking lot P6, Mackenzie King Estate
Good to know
4.5-km loop / 1 hour 45 minutes | Difficult | The trail winds through a beautiful mixed forest. It leads to a lookout point and a waterfall.
Champlain Trail
Where
Champlain Lookout parking lot
Good to know
1.1-km loop / 30 min. | Intermediate | Leads to the top of the Eardley Escarpment. Along the trail, you can learn about the unique plants that grow on the Escarpment and about the geological history of the area.
Sugarbush Trail
Where
Parking lot P4 or the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre in Chelsea
Good to know
1.9-km loop / 30 min. | Easy | A beautiful hike through the woods near the Visitor Centre.
Horizon Trail
Where
Parking lot P7
Good to know
5.3-km loop / 2 hours | Difficult | The trail has a 100-metre ascent and several viewpoints with panoramic views.
Dunlop Trail
Where
Dunlop picnic area
Good to know
0.5 km / 15 min. | Easy | A short trail along Fortune Creek. | Dogs are not allowed in the picnic area.
Capital Pathway
Where
Parking lots P1 and P3, Hull sector, Gatineau
Good to know
3.2 km round trip | Easy
Pioneers Trail
Where
Parking lot P3, Hull sector, Gatineau
Good to know
1.3-km loop / 25 min. | Easy | The trail features interpretation panels about the history of settlers in the Outaouais region and the Park’s forest diversity.
Lac des Fées Trail
Where
Lac des Fées parking lot
Good to know
1 km / 20 min. | Easy | Interpretive trail with lookout along the shore of Lac des Fées, close to downtown.
There are lots of other trails that will keep your dog’s tail wagging! To find out more, visit the Balise or On va se promener? websites (content available in French only). + Discover more dog-friendly activities to enjoy in the Outaouais.
Caroline Cloutier
A traveler at heart, I love to explore forest trails and kayak on our beautiful lakes and rivers. For me, every outdoor adventure is done in duo with my canine best friend and ends with good food and a local microbrewery beer! The Outaouais is my adopted region and a huge territory to discover where nature is never far away!
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