1. Calgary Pet Expo
Location: Spruce Meadows, Equiplex and Gallery on the Green
2015 Date:
- Saturday April 25, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 26, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults, $8 Seniors and Students, Free for children 12 and under
Pet Friendly: No
Get the scoop on animal care from veterinarians along with competitions, seminars, adoptions, and a petting zoo.
2. Burlington Humane Family Walk & Wag-a-thon
Location: Spencer Smith Park, Burlington ON
2015 Date:
- Sunday, May 31, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 per person
Pet Friendly: Yes
Charity: Burlington Humane Society
Participate in the wacky Dog Show with a panel of local celebrity judges! (Contests include: Waggiest Tail, Tallest Dog, Smallest Dog, Best Child and Dog Costume)
3. Newfoundland Labrador Pet Expo 2015
Location: Mount Pearl Glacier, The Glacier Arena, Newfoundland
2015 Date:
- Saturday, May 30, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 31, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $7 adults, $5 children 6 - 12 years, Free for children 5 and under
Pet Friendly: Yes (restrictions apply)
Charity: Beagle Paws
A must see event for the entire family with pet exhibits, accessories, handmade treats, and adoptions.
4. Wienerfest Home County Festival
Location: Embro/West Zorra Community Centre, Embro, Ontario
2015 Date:
- Saturday, June 20, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Pet Friendly: Yes
Charity: Tiny Paws and Helping Homeless Pets
Races, costume contests, games, shopping, and entertainment will all be on the festival agenda.
5. Manitoba Pet Expo
Location: St. Norbert Community Centre Arena
2015 Date:
- Sunday, June 7, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person, free for children under 12
Pet Friendly: Yes
Charity: Boston Terrier & Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba
Celebrate pet guardianship with a multitude of pet-related vendors, animal rescue groups, and animal advocacy groups offering merchandise, information, and services!
6. PupCake Pet Expo
Location: Bygone Days Village, Collingwood, ON, CA
2015 Date:
- Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $10
Pet Friendly: Yes
Charity: Collingwood Furry Friends Shelter
Indulge your pet with treats, spa treatments, and the latest in pet couture while watching fashion shows, contests and demonstrations.
7. Pet-a-Pawlooza
Location and 2015 Date:
- Eau Claire, Calgary AB, Saturday, July 25, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Ogden Pt, Victoria BC, Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Yaletown, Vancouver BC, Saturday, August 23, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Pet Friendly: Yes
Dock Dogs Canada, “Running of the bulls” hilarious 20 ft French and English bull dog races, fly ball shows, agility demos, cool down stations, photo lounges and up to 85 of the leading pet related exhibitors.
8. Pawlooza
Location: The Plunkett Estate, London ON
2015 Date:
- Saturday, August 15, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free with parking fee
Pet Friendly: Yes
Charity: ARF Ontario and LEADS Employment Services
Pawlooza is the ultimate dog party! It's a festival for dogs and animal lovers! Join an estimated 25,000 people and 6,000 dogs for Canada's most unique and dog-friendly festival experience.
9. Paws on the Common
Location: 5775 Cogswell St, Halifax, NS
2015 Date:
- Saturday, August 15
- Sunday, August 16
Pet Friendly: Yes
The first of its kind in Atlantic Canada, Paws on the Common is a two day celebration in the heart of Halifax for our fun-loving, four legged friends!
10. Oakville Mutt Strutt
Location: Cornwall Road Park, Oakville ON
2015 Date:
- Sunday, September 13, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Pet Friendly: Yes
Charity: Oakville & Milton Humane Society
11. Woofstock
Location: Woodbine Park, Toronto ON
2015 Date:
- Saturday, September 26
- Sunday, September 27
Admission: Free
Pet Friendly: Yes
It’s grown into a festive tour de force, now drawing tens of thousands of dogs in the know, their faithful humans in tow, from across the country and the U.S. It’s without question, the largest outdoor festival for dogs in all of North America.
