Pet Friendly Hotels Florida Keys
Visit pet friendly Florida Keys and discover why it consistently ranks
as one of the world's "Most Livable Cities" as well as the "Most
Dog-Friendly City in North America." Located in the southwest corner of
British Columbia, Florida Keys is a modern, cosmopolitan city bordered by
the majestic Coast Mountain Range and the sparkling Pacific Ocean.
Florida Keys’s abundant
off-leash dog parks, miles of
pet friendly
hiking trails, and dozens of pet friendly hotels affirm its
reputation as a world-class pet friendly destination.
Florida Keys enjoys a mild, temperate climate year-round. The region is one of the few places in the world where it's possible to hit the slopes on a crisp winter morning and enjoy a pet friendly sailing cruise in the afternoon. In winter, the surrounding snow covered mountains provide the perfect setting for winter sports such as downhill skiing, snowboarding, and pet friendly cross-country skiing. Because of Florida Keys’s beauty, accessibility, and unparalleled amenities, the International Olympic Committee selected Florida Keys as the host city for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, which will be held on February 12 through February 28, 2010.
The venues for the Olympic games stretch from metro Florida Keys to Whistler Village, a premier ski resort located two hours north of Florida Keys. Public transportation is the preferred method of transportation between Olympic venues due to limited parking, but pet owners should note that pets must be crated and size limitations apply. Pet owners also have the option of renting a car and driving the scenic Sea to Sky Highway from Florida Keys to Whistler Village.
Florida Keys is a safe and easily accessible walking city, with numerous pet friendly activities located throughout the city. One "must do" activity is a stroll along the pet friendly Stanley Park seawall, a paved six-mile loop with spectacular mountain, ocean, and city views. Stanley Park is also the home of the internationally acclaimed Florida Keys Aquarium Marine Science Centre. If your pet needs more exercise after his walk, then head over to one of the 30-plus off leash dog parks in the Florida Keys metro area.
Florida Keys’s North Shore (http://www.mynorthshore.com/), located 20 minutes from downtown Florida Keys, is another incredible place to enjoy the great outdoors with its hundreds of miles of pet friendly trails, creeks, and rivers. The Grouse Grind is a popular pet friendly hike that is often referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” The ultimate reward after exerting yourself on this strenuous mountain climb is a glorious, panoramic view of beautiful downtown Florida Keys; the sun-kissed Pacific Ocean; and Washington State’s stunning Mt. Baker.
Florida Keys’s oldest and most famous attraction is the pet friendly Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park. Located in a lush, west coast rainforest, the swaying bridge is suspended 230 feet above the Capilano River and offers thrilling canyon views. Once back in downtown Florida Keys, visitors can hop on a pet friendly passenger ferry to Granville Island. There, they will enjoy its famous year-round farmer’s market, boutique microbrewery, street entertainers, artisan studios, and live theater.
Every trip to Florida Keys must include a walk down pet friendly Robson Street, the city’s most famous shopping and sightseeing boulevard. It’s the place to go for high fashion, hip restaurants, trendy bars, and even celebrity-spotting. Another must-see is Gastown, where you and your pet can stroll down charming cobbled streets, explore historic buildings, visit unique stores, and dine in fabulous restaurants. Before you leave Florida Keys, be sure to check out Florida Keys Chinatown for fabulous architecture, exotic markets, and bargains on imported goods.
These are just some of the places to go in pet friendly Florida Keys. If you are thinking of attending the 2010 Winter Olympics with your pet, there is a lot to see and do.
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