Dogs’ Day Out: 5 Fun Activities To Do With Your Pup in Riverside

Want to go out and explore the city with your pup? Fret not, Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood in the East End welcomes all, including your furry friends!

From cafes with dog-friendly patios to vintage shops, Riverside is home to plenty of dog-friendly businesses so you can unwind while spending time with your beloved companion. 

Here are 5 activities you can do with your dog in Riverside:

Photo by Amber Kitchen’s patio

Enjoy the remainder of patio weather.

We’ve still got a few weeks left of summer so let’s take advantage of the dog-friendly patios. Businesses like Amber Kitchen and Coffee (4 Boulton Ave), Dark Horse Espresso Bar (630 Queen St E) and Isle of Coffee (745 Queen St E) have outdoor seating, perfect for you and your dog to relax.

Photo by Kiss The Paws

Get your dog a makeover.

Hey, your pup deserves a little pampering too! You can head to Dirty Pawz Dog Wash (804 Queen St E) for their popular self-serve wash facilities or book with Kiss The Paws (717 Queen St E Unit 100A) for a fresh cut. You can even schedule matching appointments at Album Hair (639 Queen St E), which recently launched their dog grooming services.

Photo by The Broadview Hotel

Stay at The Broadview Hotel.

Why, yes, this Riverside landmark is pet-friendly! Check in at The Broadview Hotel (106 Broadview Ave) for a staycation with your beloved pup. Although they’re not permitted in the restaurants, dogs are allowed in the rooms. Book your stay here.

Photo by Common Sort

Go vintage shopping.

Vintage fashion lovers are in for a treat as Riverside has a growing community of vintage clothing shops, such as Ran’s Closet (747 Queen St E), Good Juice Box Vintage (768 Queen St E) and Common Sort (760 Queen St E) to name just a few! The best part is they’re all dog-friendly. FYI, the Riverside Vintage Crawl is happening next month —RSVP and stay tuned for more details!

Photo by Riverside BIA

Book an appointment with Oma.

Did you know that Oma Chiropractic and Wellness (1 Munro St) offers chiropractic care for animals as well? This can help address issues such as arthritis, stiffness and post-surgery soreness. Head over to their website for more information.

And in case you missed our announcement, the Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market will be back on Sunday, September 21st, 11am-4pm at Riverside Common and Joel Weeks Park! Cool vendors, exciting activities, delicious treats and more await you and your furry best friend!

Make sure to visit the Riverside Blog in the coming days as we’ll be giving you a sneak peek of the vendors + tips on how to get ready for the Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market. In the meantime, follow us on Instagram for updates on what’s happening in the neighbourhood!

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