North America
Pet travel to Winnipeg
Prairie heart of Canada — CFIA clearance at YWG with access to Assiniboine Park and the Exchange District's café culture.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
Current rabies vaccination certificate (dogs and cats)
- 2
Health certificate from USDA-accredited or CFIA-recognized vet
- 3
CBSA customs declaration
- 4
Import permit (if commercial purpose)
These are the official entry rules for Canada.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Canada.
Canada does not require titre tests or quarantine for personal pet imports. Commercial dogs under 8 months require an import permit. YWG (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) processes international arrivals through a dedicated CBSA customs hall — we coordinate all CFIA pre-notification and advance documentation for efficient same-day clearance.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Winnipeg.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Winnipeg.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Winnipeg.
Winnipeg Richardson International (YWG) is the Prairies gateway with direct connections from Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver. CBSA handles pet imports; long-haul international arrivals route via YYZ or YYC for CFIA clearance.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
5–10 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Winnipeg.
The Fairmont Winnipeg
The Fairmont Winnipeg welcomes pets of any size for an additional fee of CA$25 per pet, per night. Both dogs and cats are permitted, and well-behaved
Oz Condos
This 2-bedroom condo in Winnipeg is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Winnipeg.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Winnipeg. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Winnipeg with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
Winnipeg Transit buses accept small dogs in secure carriers; the city is car-dependent by design and most clients prefer our private transfer network for airport connections and inter-neighbourhood moves.
Private Cars
Our Winnipeg partner fleet covers YWG arrivals and all major city destinations. Essential for winter travel — temperatures regularly reach −30°C and all vehicles are winter-rated as standard.
On Foot
The Exchange District, Wolseley, and the Assiniboine Park River Trail are Winnipeg's most walkable dog-friendly areas. We provide off-lead maps for Kildonan Park and the Assiniboine Park dog zones.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Winnipeg, with your dog.
King's Park
Please obey the following rules while enjoying Winnipeg’s off-leash dog areas: Dog owners must be present and within view of their dogs at all times. Aggressive
198 Kings Dr, Winnipeg, MB, CA
Assiniboine Park
Assiniboine Park is pet-friendly. When a local Winnipeger befriended and nicknamed a black bear “Winnie” in World War I, the legend of Winnie the
55 Pavilion Cres, Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3P 2N6
Jacobs Trading Ye Olde Rock Shop
Jacobs Trading is a family-owned, pet-friendly business in Winnipeg. They sell stones, crystals, lamps, petrified wood, meteorites, geodes,
1600 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2C 3B5
Winnipeg's at the Heart of Canada Scavenger Hunt Tour
Winnipeg's At The Heart of Canada Scavenger Hunt Tour is pet-friendly. Walk from landmark to landmark to discover art, culture and history. Search
669 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3C 0X4
Paws en Route
Want more to do with your dog? Our experts plan the perfect itinerary in Winnipeg.
Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Winnipeg. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
Deer + Almond
Exchange District
Award-winning Exchange District restaurant with a summer patio welcoming leashed dogs.
Casual
Little Sister Coffee Maker
Osborne Village
Popular neighbourhood café with outdoor seating welcoming leashed dogs.
Market
Forks Market Outdoor Area
The Forks
Leashed dogs welcome throughout the outdoor market grounds and riverbank promenade.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Premium Pet Boutique
Homes Alive Pets Winnipeg
1585 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg MB R2C 3B3
Premium raw and freeze-dried diet specialists; staff trained in cold-weather nutrition.
Big Box
PetSmart Winnipeg Regent
1606 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg MB R2C 3B4
Full prescription diet range; Banfield clinic for pre-travel health certificates.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital
Export Clinic
McMillan Animal Hospital
1007 McMillan Ave, Winnipeg MB R3M 0T7
2 km from Fort Garry Hotel
Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–13:00
Boarding & Daycare
Wag Hotels Winnipeg
1150 St James St, Winnipeg MB R3H 1B5
8 km from downtown
Mon–Fri 7:00–19:00, Sat–Sun 8:00–18:00
Get a Quote
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We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Winnipeg.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Winnipeg: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Winnipeg and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Winnipeg.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
