Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind

Record #: IMP0021
Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 613-692-7777
Fax 613-692-0650
E-Mail info@guidedogs.ca
Website www.guidedogs.ca
Contact Form www.guidedogs.ca/contact/
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Site Information

Located In Community Ottawa
Address & Map
4120 Rideau Valley Dr N
Ottawa, ON
Canada K4M 1B2
Mailing Address ON 
Canada
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Helps the visually impaired to be mobile by providing trained guide dogs
  • trains guide dogs
  • offers training to the blind in their use
(Assistance Dogs Division):
  • provides trained guide dogs to persons within the Ottawa area who have mobility issues (without being visually impaired)
  • provides referrals to other agencies regarding service animals for various disabilities
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served Canada
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up Individuals 16 year(s) and up

For Guide Dogs for the Blind: Canadian citizen (or resident), 16 years of age or older and registered legally blind

Assistance Dogs: Canadian citizen medically diagnosed with a mobility-related disability who must in some way be able to benefit from the use of an Assistance Dog
Application Call to apply or visit website
Languages English; French
Fees None: Guide dogs and training

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Service Animals
Older Adult Main Categories COMMUNITY HEALTH
Older Adult Sub-Categories Vision & Hearing

Agency Overview