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Looking for a dog friendly vacation? Visit Ottawa in Ontario Canada and you could meet Oreo!

Yes, it is true, Gracie does have international friends! Oreo contacted Gracie to tell her all about his favorite dog parks in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 

Oreo frequently visits Heritage Park and enjoys every minute of it. Every night around 6:00 p.m. Oreo reminds Bill McLean that it is time to head out to the park.

According to Bill, Heritage Park is a GREAT place for all kinds of dog breeds to mingle. Everyone, including the dog owners, has a great time socializing with each other. On a good night there could be between 25 and 30 dogs all over the park. 

There is a small trail that winds though an adjoining bush area where on most nights the local folks (with pets not too far behind or in front) will go for a walk. This circular trail generally takes about 15 minutes to complete. "Sometimes we'll walk 2 or 3 loops around" says Bill.  

 

A couple of years back a group picnic was organized (potluck) and all the dogs were included! The park is a community green space that is zoned as an off-leash area for dogs.

 

There are two other major off-leash dog parks in Ottawa: Bruce Pit (west side of Ottawa) and Conroy Pit (the one Oreo goes to on occasion, east side of Ottawa). 

Both parks are great for LONG walks and you can easily spend up to 2 or more hours just wondering around all the trails. 

Oreo is extremely lucky to have these and a few other locations available for his furry friends to go to and play. All of the park listed above are open and available year round. For more information on dog parks in Canada please visit the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Dog Blog. For information on the regulations for taking your dog to Canada, please visit Pet Relocation.com

Gracie's Bark is always interested in dog friendly vacation adventures. Have you and your dog experienced any great dog friendly destinations? 

Share your adventures with Gracie. Email Gracie anytime at [email protected]. 

 

Gracie's 4th of July Camping Trip Adventures Continued...

We really did have a nice time in Lincoln New Hampshire during the 4th of July. We started every day with a long trail in the White Mountains with Gracie and Cali. On Sunday July 4th we out did ourselves!  We hiked a 7.5 mile trail with the dogs. 

Gracie and Cali enjoyed walking in the streams and rivers the most on the hike. It was nice for them to be able to cool off at different resting points on our hike. They both love the water.

 

   

We took several water breaks along the way. Gracie and Cali needed them. Although most of the trail was shaded, the air was warm and 7.5 miles is a long way to go for these two girls! 

 

Gracie and Cali really enjoyed each other's company. It turned out to be a great trip. They were so cute and funny to watch.

At the end of each day, they were both exhausted! On this particular day, after the 7.5 mile trail, they were both wiped out. We took several pictures of them at the campsite that afternoon. 

 

    

Even that night they were still so tired and cuddled up near the fire together. It was adorable!

 

We had a fabulous time and I would highly recommend Lost River Campground. They are pet-friendly and there were a ton of campers with dogs. We had great campsites right on the river and the dogs really enjoyed themselves.

Gracie was very sad to leave New Hampshire. We took a great picture of her on our way back. Our Jeep was packed to the top, but Gracie had her own little spot right behind my seat where she could relax.

 

We hope to visit New Hampshire again soon!

  

Do you have any stories that you would like to share with us about your vacation with your dog? 

We would love to hear about them! Send us an email at: [email protected].      

Gracie's Adventures in New Hampshire

We had a great time in New Hampshire. We drove up last week and spent the first day and night by ourselves on our camp site. The weather was beautiful and Gracie really enjoyed herself.

We headed out to our first trail along the Kangamangus Highway and Gracie loved sniffing the fresh New Hampshire air. 

We then enjoyed a wonderful trail and soon headed back to the camp site to meet up with our friends who were joining us for the weekend. Gracie's best friend, Cali, was also joining us. 

  

Stay tuned-in this week for more pictures and stories about Gracie & Cali's adventures in New Hampshire!  

Gracie's Cut-out Adventures Today in San Antonio

We headed to the Alamo today. Gracie had a great day taking pictures with everyone! She was quite popular.

She took a picture with a prickly-pear cactus again and two gentlemen from the Alamo.

 

 

We also met up with a cowboy and his dog Pete. Gracie just had to take a picture with Pete!

 

Then we headed over to Historic Market Square and ate dinner at Mi Terra where the Strolling Musicians (los trovadores) play for you at your table. 

 

 

After dinner we saw a Michael Jackson skit and Gracie had her picture taken during "Thriller".

Finally we ended the day with a visit to the San Antonio River Walk, which was beautiful!

We had a busy day today. Stay tuned-in to Gracie's Bark.  

We are headed to Austin Texas tomorrow! 
  
 

Gracie Enjoying Texas Scenery

We visited with a Texas Longhorn today. Gracie just had to have her picture taken with him!

 

 

 

And of course she had to take a picture with a prickly-pear-cactus!

 

 

 

 

 

Missing Gracie while in San Antonio Texas

Well after an emotional goodbye when dropping her off at her daycare/kennel, we were off to San Antonio Texas. 

I miss her so much! We decided to come up with a creative way to help me cope with being away from her and to keep her with us while we are on vacation.

Check out some pictures from our travel day today!

 

   

   

 

 

Stay tuned-in to the blog for more pictures!