Dog-friendly places, good walks and local pet care. Start with an area.
A FEW PLACES TO START
Out with your dog.
A small York Region list with dog-access information checked against each operator’s official website. These are not live opening, closure or availability checks, and they are not ranked by distance.
On leash
Aurora
David Tomlinson Nature Reserve
Wetland trails, boardwalks and viewing platforms. Stay on the main trails; the town says dogs must be leashed.
300 William Graham Drive, Aurora, Ontario
Check the town’s current trail notices. Surface conditions vary; accessibility and facilities are not verified here.
The town lists separate small- and large-dog areas at its off-leash park.
220 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, Ontario
The town excludes dogs six months and younger and unlicensed dogs. Leash dogs when entering and leaving; maintenance closures may occur without notice. Read the full posted rules before visiting.
York Region permits off-leash walking on this tract’s trails; dogs must remain in sight and return when called. An enclosed off-leash area is also listed here.
18038 McCowan Road, East Gwillimbury, Ontario
Off-leash trails are not fully fenced or secured; the separate enclosed dog area is distinct. Stay on established trails, carry a leash and follow the full forest rules. Check current closures before visiting.
Public trails through tree collections, meadows and woodland. The Arboretum requires dogs to stay leashed and under control; remain on marked trails and pick up waste.
Entrances along Hollandview Trail, Woodroof Crescent, John West Way and Industrial Parkway North, Aurora, Ontario
Trails are not maintained in winter. Check the official visitor information and current conditions before going; daily hours and step-free access are not verified here.
No source-checked places in this category and area yet. Use the Maps search above to discover candidates, then confirm the exact location’s pet policy.
Shops, patios & Canadian Tire: check the specific location
A search result is not permission to bring a pet. Ask the branch whether dogs are welcome, whether access is patio-only, and whether staff permission or seasonal restrictions apply. We have not verified a local Canadian Tire branch’s pet policy.
For Ontario veterinarians, use the regulator’s Find a Veterinarian register ↗ to check licence information. Elsewhere, use your local veterinary regulator. We have not checked each provider’s individual registration.
A local starting point
Aurora & Newmarket, Ontario.
Five providers with contact and service details checked against their own websites on October 1, 2026. This limited directory is separate from your map search. It is not a list of the nearest, best or all providers, and listings are not endorsements or paid placements.
No source-checked listings match these directory filters. Change the filters or use the Maps search above.
Emergency veterinary hospital / Newmarket
404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital
510 Harry Walker Parkway South, Newmarket, ON L3Y 0B3
Emergency and critical care; referral departments listed on its website. Specialty appointments require confirmation.
Official website lists 24-hour service, seven days a week. This is published hours, not a live capacity check.
Prices, current availability and suitability for your dog: confirm directly.