Morning: Fill up at the Petro‑Canada Calgary station before hitting the road. Enjoy a quick walk with your dog at the Bow River Pathway Off‑Leash Area to stretch your legs.
Afternoon: Cruise along the scenic Trans‑Canada Highway into the Rockies, stopping for photos at the iconic Bow Falls. Arrive in Banff and set up camp at the Tunnel Mountain Campground (Banff National Park).
Evening: After dinner, take a gentle evening stroll on Banff Avenue, letting your dog explore the pet‑friendly sidewalks before settling in for a night under the stars.
Find HotelsMorning: Grab a coffee and refuel at the Petro‑Canada Canmore station. Let your pup run free at the Canmore Off‑Leash Dog Area near the Bow River.
Afternoon: Continue eastward across the prairies, stopping in Medicine Hat for a bite. Let the dog explore the Medicine Hat River Valley Off‑Leash Area while you stretch.
Evening: Pitch your tent at the Grasslands National Park – Main Campground, a federal site famous for its prairie skies and wildlife.
Find HotelsMorning: Refuel at the Petro‑Canada Swift Current station. A quick stop at the Swift Current Off‑Leash Dog Area lets your dog burn off energy.
Afternoon: Drive into Saskatchewan’s capital, Regina. Take a leisurely walk with your dog at the Regina Riverfront Dog Park along the North Saskatchewan River.
Evening: Set up camp at the Riding Mountain National Park – Wasagaming Campground, enjoying the park’s pine‑scented evenings.
Find HotelsMorning: Stop for fuel at the Petro‑Canada Brandon station. Let your pup explore the Brandon Off‑Leash Dog Area near the Willow Creek.
Afternoon: Arrive in Winnipeg and visit the Assiniboine Park Dog Area, a spacious off‑leash zone with water features.
Evening: Head north to the remote Pukaskwa National Park Campground for a night of rugged coastal camping.
Find HotelsMorning: Refuel at the Petro‑Canada Thunder Bay station. Take a short walk with your dog at the Thunder Bay Off‑Leash Dog Area near the waterfront.
Afternoon: Continue east through Ontario’s wilderness, crossing into Quebec. Stop for a snack in Sudbury and stretch your legs.
Evening: Arrive in Quebec City and unwind at the Parc La Fontaine Off‑Leash Dog Area before a restful night at a local pet‑friendly hotel.
Find HotelsMorning: Fuel up at the Petro‑Canada New Brunswick station near Fredericton. Let your dog romp at the Fredericton Off‑Leash Dog Area along the Saint John River.
Afternoon: Cross into Nova Scotia, stopping in Moncton for lunch and a quick visit to the Moncton Off‑Leash Dog Area at Centennial Park.
Evening: Set up camp at the Fundy National Park Campground, enjoying the dramatic tides before driving the short final leg to Stellarton for your arrival.
Find HotelsIf you prefer a faster trip, skip the overnight stays at Grasslands, Riding Mountain, and Pukaskwa, opting for pet‑friendly motels instead—this reduces the journey to four days but adds extra fuel costs. To extend the adventure, add an extra day in Banff for hiking and a day in Fundy to explore the Bay of Fundy’s famous tides, giving both you and your dog more time to enjoy the scenery.