Pets are more like members of our family and no one wants to leave them alone at home while traveling. And having a pet in your company not only helps to reduce the stress of traveling, but also makes travel more secure.
Pets are now becoming increasingly popular in Restaurants, Shops and Attractions in Canada, which also makes travelling with pets much easier. Hotels across Canada are also becoming more sophisticated in providing pet conveniences.
Today, Xiao Tanuki will introduce you to some pet-friendly hotels in Canada, which not only welcome pets to stay together, but also make them comfortable.
On your next trip, take your furry companion with you!
Summit lodge boutique and hotel
4359 main st. whistler, bc
604-932-2778
Image source: instagram@summitlodge
This hotel is extremely pet friendly and also has a dedicated dog staff of talitha and zoe to welcome new guests. Bowls and food for pets are prepared prior to check-in, and the name of each non-human guest is marked on the VIP board at the front desk.
The best part is that dogs of all sizes are welcome and all pets are free!
*Additional Terms: None.
Predator Ridge
100 mashie crescent vernon, bc
866-578-2233
Image source: instagram@predatorridge
It's a resort in the Okanagan Valley in BC and also has the only golf course in Canada where you can play with your dog.
"Golf with your dog Sundays" starts every Sunday after 4pm. In addition to this, pets are also welcome in the resort's cottages and villas, as well as in the open-air courtyards of several restaurants.
*Additional Terms: $35 CAD per night, of which $5 is donated to bcspca.
Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
1583 brunswick street, halifax, nova scotia
902-420-0555
Image source: instagram@wetnoseimageshalifax
Located in downtown Halifax, next to citadel Hill, Cambridge Suites Welcomes kittens and puppies of all sizes and other reasonable critters, with the exception of reptiles and birds.
Friends on four legs are free to walk through the halls and roof terraces on chains, and snacks, toys and some practical information (such as the location of the nearest fire hydrant) are provided for each furry guest to welcome each pet guest.
*Additional Terms: If pet stays in the hotel for 7 days or less, a $25 CAD cleaning fee will be charged. If the pet stays longer than 7 days, a cadet 100 CAD will be charged for the entire stay.
The algonquin resort
184 adolphus street, st andrews, new brunswick
506-529-8823
Image source: instagram@algonquinstandrews
Historic Algonquin Resort is located on the St Andrews Waterfront in southwestern New Brunswick. andrews by-the-sea), where dogs, cats and birds can enjoy luxurious relaxation with their owners.
Pet beds and bowls will be provided upon check-in, and all non-human guests can roam freely around the hotel as long as they are towed.
*Additional Terms: $35 CAD cleaning fee, limited to two pets per room.
Loews hotel vogue
1050 sherbrooke st w, montreal, quebec
800-235-6397
Image source: instagram@cali_and_trooper
As part of the Loews Pet Project, the Loews Fashion Hotel in Montreal's golden square mile goes to great lengths to make pets feel welcome.
Specialized bedding, belts, collars, bins and spoons are provided, as well as pet placemats, water bowls, snacks, toys, scratching posts, dog walking roadmaps and pet-friendly restaurant recommendations.
On top of that, animal buddies receive a special welcome letter from the general manager, as well as a gourmet room service menu designed by the hotel's executive chef for cats and dogs.
*Additional Terms: $25 CAD cleaning fee, limited to two pets per room.
The Westin Ottawa
11 colonel by drive, ottawa, ontario
613-560-7000
Image source: instagram@thewestinottawa
In addition to providing furry guests with complimentary dog beds, water bowls and special floor mats, The Westin Ottawa has been in continuous partnership with the Ottawa Dog Rescue to provide a loving makeshift shelter in the hotel lobby for abandoned, abused or neglected dogs waiting to find a home forever. Hotel guests can volunteer to walk their dogs during their stay.
*Additional Terms: Pets must be under 80 pounds to stay.
Kimpton Saint George Hotel
280 bloor st w, toronto, on
416-968-0010
Image source: instagram@saintgeorgetoronto
"If your pet wants to walk in the door, we'll welcome them in" is kimpton's motto, and The St. George's Toronto is no exception.
Beds and bowls will be provided for pets, as well as a welcome gift bag with snacks and toys. There is no extra charge for four-legged guests, and babysitting and dog walking services are also available.
*Additional Terms: None. All furry, feathered and scaled pets are equally welcome.
Temple gardens hotel & spa
24 fairford st. e. moose jaw, saskatchewan
306-694-5055
Image source: instagram@templegardenshotel
Located in the heart of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, the hotel has pet-friendly rooms and a special pet package for $30, including a dog food bowl, prairie-made food, a toy, garbage bag and $5 cadence donated to the Moose Jaw Humane Society.
Wakamow Valley Park has more than 20 km of pet-friendly trails, a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
*Additional Terms: Maximum of two pets per room, each cannot exceed 60 lbs. Costs $35 CAD per night.
Residence inn calgary downtown
610 10th avenue sw, calgary, alberta
587-885-2288
Image source: instagram@residenceinncalgarydowntown
This property has a flexible pet policy that allows owners to leave their furry friends unattended in the room when necessary. Dog food is also available at reception for hairy children.
*Additional Terms: $25 CAD per pet per night.
Hotel arts
119 12 ave sw calgary, ab
403-266-4611
Image source: instagram@hotelartsyyc
Located near the Saddledome Coliseum in downtown Calgary, this boutique hotel not only provides guests with homemade dog food, but also hosts get a map of the nearby green spaces upon check-in.
*Additional Terms: $30 CAD per pet.
Fairmont Jasper Park lodge
1 old lodge rd, jasper, ab
780-852-3301
Image source: instagram@edgarandwillow
Mao kids will enjoy 5-star service at this mountain resort. Welcome amenities include beds, cutlery, homemade organic food, poop bags and sometimes even a small Fairmont bathrobe!
Almost every employee at the hotel signs up for the Dog Care and Dog Walking Program, which means your four-legged partner won't be short of companions.
The hotel also has a canine ambassador named Stanley, who not only likes to make new friends, but also likes to show them the paths around his home. Guests with or without pets can sign up for stanley walks during their stay.
*Additional Terms: $50 CAD per night, of which $15 CAD will be donated to hinton spca and local veterinary clinics.