Graham's Grove Park with dog

Graham’s Grove Park and What Can Happen When You Break the Rules

Graham’s Grove Park is one of those little nooks you can drive by a hundred times and hardly notice. It covers a small peninsula that juts out into Lake Banook, making for a lovely green space that is surrounded by water on three sides.

We decided to explore this gem a few weeks ago after the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Sullivan’s Pond Cenotaph. If you were there, I was the one in the back with the black lab going bonkers. Continue reading

Mainland Common Loop Trail with dog

The Mainland Common: Halifax’s “Best” Fenced-In Dog Park?

It’s here: the first edition of #fetchfriday!  Every (or most) Fridays, I’ll talk about someplace new, fun and of course, fetch-friendly.  As we explore new places, I’ll also continue to add to the Parks Directory.

Today’s post is about the “new” Mainland Common Off-Leash Park.   Continue reading

Morris Lake and Russell Lake in Dartmouth, NS are dog-friendly

Welcome!

Everyone could use a little more time outside.  If that time can be with your best friend, great.  If that best friend has four legs and energy to burn, even better.

Halifax is an incredible city for dogs, but sometimes it can be difficult to find dog-friendly places, particularly if you’re new to the city.  Or maybe you’re like me and you’ve been here for a few years, but you’re always on the lookout for different places to explore.

That is why I am so excited to finally be starting this site.   Continue reading