Canadian Lakes Reserve

Canadian Lakes Reserve is a dog walk in Ballarat East, VIC, where the route features grassy areas dotted with trees and reedy pond, with playground nearby.

The walk

Underfoot it is mixed (grassy areas, some paths).

Off-lead rules

Ballarat City Council manages the route. Off-lead exercise is allowed in the signed areas of Canadian Lakes Reserve, with the usual expectation that the lead comes back on near roads, picnic zones and other users.

Carry water for the dog: drinking points along walks like this are rarely signed, so plan as if there are none. Early morning and dusk are the comfortable windows in Ballarat East for an on-lead stroll of this kind, particularly through the warmer months.

Worth knowing

The Ballarat East suburb guide lists what else is around for the dog. Woowookarung Regional Park is the other local walk worth comparing.