Beautiful park with a lake on one side where you and your pup can have a dip, and a large off leash space for

Distance: 4km | Difficulty: Easy Mt Ainslie is an ever-present looming landmark on this gentle, meandering walk through quiet and very pretty tree-lined streets.

Park off Rowan or Biffin Streets and visit this popular oval where local dogs and humans meet regularly. Dog friendly cafes and restaurants nearby.

Siren Bar and Restaurant is a dog friendly bar & cafe with plenty of room outside on the front and side deck for pups.

A combined park and suburban offering, this walk takes a varied, meandering route through some of Lyneham and O’Connor’s prettiest open parks and quietest tree-lined

Very dog-friendly and have a designated area, with powerful patio heaters and wind-shields for you to sit with your furry friend

This fenced ‘dog exercise area’ in far south Canberra is a local secret. There’s no signage visible from the road; it’s not included on

Situated on the lake in the Kingston Foreshore, this cafe features wholefoods that are unrefined, unprocessed and free of unnecessary additives and preservatives. They

Take a private picnic boat along Lake Burley Griffin with the entire family, including your pup. While it’s not a legal requirement, they do

One of Canberra’s best kept secrets away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD, Edgar’s Inn has plenty of space for you and

Plenty of space, shade and nice views in this friendly park with separate fenced areas for large and small dogs. Adjacent to the lake

Distance: 4.5km | Difficulty: Easy The Australian National University features some of Canberra’s oldest and newest buildings, quirky sculptures and beautiful green spaces –

Park your car on Gari Place or Tucana Street, and visit this large green oval with plenty of space to run off leash. Great community

Assembly is a modern pub with a dog friendly beer garden and covered front terrace where you can enjoy delicious food all day long

One of our shorter walks, this ultra pretty and easy route follows a series of linked off leash parks featuring mature exotic trees that are

This popular local cafe/bar in the suburb of Watson serves delicious, local produce, great coffee, all day breakfast and lunch. They also offer dinner

Designated dog swimming beach surrounded by lots of shade and green grass. 

Dog friendly concept cafe with a covered outdoor area for pups. They even have an instagram account dedicated to all the doggos that visit,

This mostly flat walk explores the prettiest parts of the older northside suburbs of Downer, Dickson and Ainslie. It features lush, spacious off leash

If you’re with friends, stop in for a Burger High Tea – you won’t be disappointed. Your four legged friends are also welcome to

Popular park recently upgraded, with lots of space to roam and other dogs to socialise with. They have a separate area for small dogs.

Distance: 4.5km | Difficulty: Easy The oldest suburb in Belconnen, popular Aranda offers both urban and bushland experiences. This is an easy but satisfying

Leave your car on Midge Street and access this large and lush off leash open space with stunning mountain views. Photo by Canberra Dog

Lazy Su is a dog friendly restaurant in Braddon. Street Asian flavours with rebellious energy. They have a dog friendly outdoor deck out the front,

Extensive off leash parks, a huge green playing field, and pretty wooded tracks make this inner Canberra walk a local favourite. The route links

To All My Friends is a new bar at Cook and is a great place for pizza, beer and good times. There is a

Nice and relaxed cafe with a doggie menu. You can even order dog treats made by local Canberra raw dog food company Chefs and

With its awesome mountain views, this walk showcases a typical slice of the best Tuggeranong has to offer. Meandering through the well established suburbs

One of the smallest parks in the region, it doesn’t have a separate area for small dogs. Yet it stands out for its dog

Distance: 4km | Difficulty: Medium On the slopes of Mt Ainslie, this walk provides a mix of suburban and semi-bush experiences, as well as