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Pet-Friendly places in the Similkameen Valley

Are you planning a road trip with your pet in tow? The Similkameen Valley welcomes dog and other pets to join you on your travels in select locations from restaurants and wineries, and accommodations, to an impressive network of trails that hug the river, you and your furry friend will find loads of great options.

For a full list of pet-friendly businesses, view the directory at the bottom of this article.

Lady walking dogs through a park in the Similkameen Valley.

If you’re starting your journey on the west coast and you want to stop in Princeton for a little break, your pet will be welcome at the Evergreen Motel and the Cedars Motel. The cafés, restaurants and shops are renowned for their hospitality towards well-behaved dogs on leash. You can enjoy a walk around the town, explore the bronze sculptures and pop into a coffee shop for a cappuccino with your furry friend.

Has the legend of Billy Miner piqued your interest? Hedley is the halfway mark between Vancouver and Penticton, and a fascinating historical site. You and your pet can make Gold Mountain RV Park & Cabins your home base while you go on an adventure into our frontier past as well as Moonlight Mountain Guesthouse. Grab some homemade snacks at the Hedley Country Market or sit on the patio at the Grand Union Café.

Dog walking beside horse on the trails in the Similkameen Valley.

As you work your way east you’ll find yourself in Canada’s fruit basket. The communities of Keremeos and Cawston boast sprawling vegetable gardens, orchards and vineyards…and the dozens of fruit stands and wineries that come along with this abundance.

There is also an abundance of pet-friendly spots for your dog to run, play and stay. 

If you’re ready to stretch your legs, the VVE (Vancouver-Victoria-Eastern) trail is a beautiful, easy walk or bike ride on the former railbed from the historic Red Bridge, through Keremeos and ending in Cawston. Your dog is welcome to join you on-leash. Take the dyke along the Similkameen River back to the Red Bridge and you’ve had a taste of our valley scenery. And, you’ve probably had a dip in the river to cool off along the way!

Off-leash dog and person snowshoeing in the Similkameen Valley.

Short on time and want to let your dog get rid of their wiggles without the leash? There’s an off-leash park on Veterans Avenue in Keremeos near their community garden. Check in at the Keremeos Visitor Centre for a community map and directions.

You and your four-legged friend are welcome to tuck in for the night at Tree to Me Organics –with a café, bistro, bakery and market full of local products, you’ll find comfort in farm surroundings. Be sure to visit the pet-friendly wineries in Keremeos, like Robin Ridge Winery, Corcelettes Estate Winery and Hugging Tree Winery.

dog in winery in the Similkameen Valley.

Carrying on to Cawston? You’ll have lots of outdoor options for you and your pet to enjoy Canada’s Organic Farming Capital of Canada.

Make a reservation at Klippers Guest Suites and then get out and enjoy the fresh air. Take a quiet walk along the Similkameen River – you and furbaby can dip your feet and paws in the cool water and enjoy the tranquillity of the peaceful surroundings.

Skiing with dogs in the Simlkameen Valley.

Local wine tour company, Similkameen Sip & Cycle can come up with a plan for you and your pet. It’s a great way to see the valley and visit the exceptional wineries in the region.

If you’re new to the Similkameen, keep in mind that temperatures in the valley are much higher than you might expect during spring, summer and fall. It’s what makes our region such a perfect place to grow sweet fruit, hearty vegetables and fine wine grapes. You’ll want to be sure that you’ve got a plan for cooling your furry friend down while you enjoy the beautiful surroundings. And we’re more than happy to help. Spring is always a season of caution as water rises from the annual snow melt. Just ask us!

Want more information about planning a vacation in our valley? Contact one of our local Visitor Centres that have all the knowledge of things to do. We can’t wait to see you.


3Benches Estate Winery
2567 Middle Bench Rd, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N4, Canada
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3Benches Estate Winery is a small, family-run winery situated on premium Similkameen benchland that has been farme […]

Bottega Wine Studio
665 Beecroft Ave, Cawston, BC V0X 1C2, Canada
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Through passion and creativity, our winemaker crafts exceptional small lot wines of purity and uniqueness, focusin […]
 
Cedars Motel
139 3rd Street (PO Box 567) Princeton BC Canada V0X 1W0
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Single or two level motel. Clean and modernized. Off Highway but central to restaurants. Air conditioned with frid […]

Copper Mountain Inn & Suites
169 BC-3, Princeton, BC, Canada
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Stay with Us in Comfort! Enjoy the comforts of easy travel while you stay in Princeton. Welcome to Copper Mountai […]

Corcelettes Estate Winery
2582 Upper Bench Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N4, Canada
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Corcelettes Estate Winery is an organically farmed boutique winery nestled in the pristine Similkameen Valley- we […]
 
Eagle Campground & RV Park
1-3169 10th Avenue, Keremeos, B.C. V0X 1N1
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Located in Keremeos, fruit stand capital of Canada is our full service R.V. Park. Sites are pull thru on green gra […]

Eau Vivre Winery
716 Lowe Dr, Cawston, BC V0X 1C2, Canada
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We invite you to savour the wines from our family-run boutique winery, in Cawston, in the Heart of the Similkameen […]

Elks Motel
310 7th Avenue Highway 3 West Keremeos BC Canada V0X 1N3
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The Elks Motel features queen size beds and air conditioning in our clean and comfortable rooms. Small pets are we […]

Evergreen Motel
250 Highway #3 E (P.O. Box 59) Princeton BC V0X 1W0
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Whether spending a weekend in Princeton or traveling through, we invite you to stay at our quiet, family owned and […]
 
Gold Mountain RV Park & Cabins
6169 Hwy 3 (Box 277), Hedley, BC V0X 1K0
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We are located on the beautiful Similkameen River, just 4 km from the Mascot Mine Tours. We have full service site […]

Hugging Tree Winery
2505 Upper Bench Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N4, Canada
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We are an independent family owned and operated farm nestled in the mountainside of the enchanting Similkameen Val […]

Klippers Guest Suites
2229 Ferko Rd, Cawston, BC V0X 1C2
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About Klippers Guest Suites Nestled right in the heart of the Similkameen Valley, Klippers Organic Acres offers s […]

Manning Park Resort
7500 BC-3, Manning Park, BC V0X 1R0, Canada
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Manning Park Resort is a four-season, activity-packed destination is under three hours by car from Vancouver, BC, […]

Moonlight Mountain Guesthouse
816 Scott Ave, Hedley, BC V0X 1K0, Canada
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Cozy little guesthouse located in the beautiful mountains of Hedley, BC. The unit has a full kitchen with all the […]

Okanagan-Similkameen Community Acupuncture
623 7th Ave, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0
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We offer private and low-cost community acupuncture, tui na and cupping, and other Traditional East Asian Medicine […]

Riverhaven RV Park & Motel
6165 BC-3, Hedley, BC V0X 1K0, Canada
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Riverhaven RV and Motel welcomes you to our RV campground & Motel in the interior of BC, located in the beauti […]

Robin Ridge Winery
2686 Middle Bench Rd, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N2, Canada
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Robin Ridge Winery is located in the stunning Similkameen Valley. Our 100% estate organically grown fruit is craft […]

Similkameen Sip & Cycle
2145 Wooden Road, Cawston, BC
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Rent a bike and start exploring the best-kept secret in the Canadian food and wine industry. May and June by reser […]
 

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The Vinegar Works
669 Kurtz Road, Cawston, BC V0C 1C2
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Vinegar is a flavour enhancer that has been used for hundreds of years to add acidity to cooking, waking up the di […]

The Wishing LOFT
1216 Hwy 3A, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N4
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A unique artisan gift shop offering quality handcrafted and hand painted products, conveniently located on highway […]

Tree to Me Organics
1217 Highway 3A Keremeos BC Canada V0X 1N4
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Come visit Tree To Me and experience a taste of the Similkameen! Offering fresh seasonal produce & herbs from […]

Twin Lakes Golf Course and RV
79 Twin Lakes Road (S26B C8 RR1) Kaleden, BC V0H 1K0
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Twin Lakes features a spectacular golf in a serene mountain setting. Our beautiful 285 acre resort is nestled in a […]

Vanessa Vineyard
1090 Highway 3, Cawston, BC, Canada
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Carved from stone, fueled by sun, a vineyard like no other.  Vanessa Vineyard is situated high on a hillside overl […]

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