Sit, Stay, Explore: Your Pet-Friendly Weekend in the Brooks Newell Region

Keen to bring your pet with you on holiday? The Brooks Newell Region offers the perfect getaway. Escape with your furry friends and enjoy everything the Brooks Newell Region has to offer, from pet-friendly accommodations and hikes to welcoming patios and beaches. Planning a whole weekend? Here’s the ideal itinerary for a pet-friendly adventure in the Brooks Newell Region, and if you’d rather see it than read it first, watch our pet-friendly weekend video for a preview of the stops below.

Where To Stay

Looking for a pet-friendly place to stay? The Brooks Newell Region invites you and your canine companion on an unforgettable camping adventure. If you and your pup are seeking a peaceful, remote camping spot surrounded by nature, Kinbrook Island Provincial Park Campground is a perfect retreat, offering plenty of outdoor space to explore. If the convenience of modern RV facilities speaks to you, try the dog-friendly Cobblestone RV Park. And those two are just a starting point: browse our full list of campgrounds and RV parks to find the pet-friendly spot that fits your trip best.

Not a camper? No problem! These Brooks Newell Region hotels and motels are conveniently located and pet-friendly, too:

• Ramada by Wyndham Brooks
• Heritage Inn & Suites
• Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
• Canalta Hotel

Once you’ve settled into your accommodations, here are some perfect ways to spend the weekend with your four-legged friends.

Day 1:

Head to Piston Broke Brewing, where you and your dog can spend the evening relaxing on the patio. With water dishes for them and locally brewed craft beer for you, this patio is the perfect place to kick off your pet-friendly weekend. Piston Broke Brewing is known for their handcrafted pizzas, gourmet burgers, and signature wings so your arrival night dinner is sorted.

If you forget any of your pet essentials or trip must-haves, don’t stress. Head to Pet Valu after dinner to pick up anything you might have forgotten for your pup’s weekend adventure. The Brooks location is open late from Monday through Saturday, so you can travel easily knowing everything your pet needs is nearby.

Day 2:

Make the most of a full day in the region with your pet. Start the day off right with a coffee and baked goods from The Steaming Cup (make sure to enjoy their pet-friendly patio) before taking your pooch on a morning hike through Dinosaur Provincial Park. After the hike, spend the day at Rolling Hills Reservoir Campground Dog Beach, where you and your pet can relax on the beach or frolic in the sand while making other furry friends at this on-leash dog beach.

Day 3:

Before heading back to the hustle and bustle of everyday life, take your pup for one more adventure walk along the Kinbrook Connection Pathway in Kinbrook Island Provincial Park. Enjoy a serene morning stroll around the shoreline, spotting the diverse wildlife that calls the marsh and Lake Newell home.

As a final treat for your fur baby, check out Pets N’ Pastures for unique and adorable pet accessories, treats and toys. They deserve it. For anyone with bigger furry friends, Pets N’ Pastures is also a horse lover’s dream, with all the tools and tack anyone could need.

More Ways to Wander

Staying longer, or want to swap in a shorter walk closer to town? Your pup has options beyond the itinerary above:

• Brooks Aqueduct — This 3.2-kilometre stretch of history southeast of town is open for self-guided, on-leash walks, and the gravel path along the old flume gives your dog plenty of room to explore while you take in over a century of engineering.
• Lake Stafford — Right in Brooks, this paved loop around the city’s largest lake welcomes on-leash dogs and offers benches, birdwatching, and a shoreline path suited to an easy morning or evening stroll.

Safety is paramount when traveling with pets. Here are some valuable safety tips to ensure you and your pet have the best, and safest, time possible:

• Plan for regular breaks to allow them to stretch, hydrate, and relieve themselves.
• Never leave your pet unattended in a parked vehicle, as summer temperatures can quickly become dangerous.
• Pack essentials such as food, water, medications, and comfort items, and ensure they are wearing their tags with up-to-date contact information. If you forget anything, visit Pet Valu or Pets N’ Pastures for all the essentials.

If you’re embarking on an adventure that your pets aren’t welcome on, check them into The Pack. The Pack is an animal boarding facility that offers both daycare and boarding experiences, so you can rest assured that your pet is well taken care of during their stay.

We hope you enjoy your pet-friendly stay in the Brooks Newell Region. Be sure to come back soon!