Fake off-leash signs with the City of Timmins logo have been found posted along the Bart Thompson Trail in South Porcupine and the City wants to be clear that on all trails, with the exception of the Rainbow Loop at Hersey Lake Conservation Area, your dog must be on a leash.
“Off-leash areas in the city are clearly marked with correct, authorized signage,” says City Clerk Steph Palmateer. “We ask that dog owners keep their pets on a leash for the safety of other residents using our trial system and for the safety of the animal. The signs being posted along the Bart Thompson Trail and possibly others are fake and pet owners could still be found in violation of our City by-law and, if so, responsible for a set fine of $90.”
There are two designated off-leash areas in the City of Timmins for your dog. One is the dog park off Mattagami Blvd. South and one is the Rainbow Loop at Hersey Lake Conservation Area, which is maintained by the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA). Trails maintained by the MRCA are clearly marked with an on-leash sign.
For more information, visit our Animal Control section.