Winter
A longer dogsled tour with the option to drive your own dog sled in picturesque Spray Lakes, Canmore near Banff.
Glide through entwined forests of towering black spruce draped in mounds of fresh, delicate snow. Beautiful clean, crisp mountain air filled with frosty breath surrounds you as your team travels along the enchanting Goat Creek. Stop to savor lunch with slow-roasted deli smokies and other Canadian-style delicacies by the campfire (optional add-on). Afterwards, take in breathtaking panoramic views while traversing the magnificent Goat Pond or Spray Lakes and finish with another cozy fire and laughter in sharing your adventure with the others.
This tour offers you the opportunity to get to know the beautiful and friendly Canadian Huskies and participate at your own comfort level with your choice of a guide/instructor driven sled or a self-driven sled. The self-driven dogsleds are the most popular option and allow you to drive your very own dog team along with their friends and family without an instructor. The guide-driven dogsleds are ideal for anyone that would prefer to leave the driving to an experienced instructor. Please note, this tour rarely operates on Wednesdays.
This Canmore dogsled tour is a one-of-a-kind quality experience will leave you feeling exhilarated after you lead your team of dogs through the Canadian wilderness.
Dogsled Configurations
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| 1 person sled | Self-drive | $615.00 | 370lbs |
| 2 person sled | Self-drive or
Guide/Instructor driven |
$1,225.00
$1,165.00 |
500lbs (self-drive)
370lbs (Guide/Instructor driven) |
| 3 person sled | Self-drive | $1,820.00 | 500lbs (self-drive) |
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Beth's Pick
"This dogsled tour is an exciting once in a lifetime adventure! The dogs are adorable and fun to spend the afternoon with." - Beth , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
A 3 hour Canmore dogsled in the Canadian Rockies
Option to drive the dogsled
Cosy campfire lunch stop
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Beth's Pick
"This dogsled tour is an exciting once in a lifetime adventure! The dogs are adorable and fun to spend the afternoon with." - Beth , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
The campfire lunch is an optional add-on and includes:
- Two smokies with buns & condiments
- Hot apple cider
- Bottle of water
- Chips
- Dessert
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch, and be sure that you bring along a hot drink and water. Please make sure your lunch is hearty!
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Beth's Pick
"This dogsled tour is an exciting once in a lifetime adventure! The dogs are adorable and fun to spend the afternoon with." - Beth , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
Please allow five hours from the time you meet at the office in Canmore. Once checked in at the office, guests will be transported to the trailhead in Spray Lakes Provincial Park near Canmore in comfortable vans.
The guide driven sleds are ideal for anyone that would prefer to leave the driving to an experienced instructor (eg: guests with any physical challenges or medical conditions that may make driving a sled unsafe or uncomfortable, or heart conditions or recent injuries). Instructor driven sleds can also be an excellent choice for visitors who may have a lot of questions and would like to learn even more about dog sledding.
This tour is not suitable for children aged 10 years or younger. There are no height restrictions to ride in the sled but taller people may have to bend their knees slightly to feel more comfortable in the sled. Height and weight restrictions may apply to children wanting to drive the sleds.
For your safety, comfort and enjoyment, please dress appropriately for your dog sledding tour. All guests must wear snow pants, a winter jackets, warm winter boots, a warm toque/beanie/hat that covers your ears, warm gloves or mittens, wool socks, warm under-layers, a scarf/something to cover your face and goggles or sunglasses. A detailed list of what to wear and what not to wear will be included in your booking confirmation. Snow pants, winter jackets and warm winter boots are available for rent if needed.
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Beth's Pick
"This dogsled tour is an exciting once in a lifetime adventure! The dogs are adorable and fun to spend the afternoon with." - Beth , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
- Maximum of three people per sled (within weight and age restrictions).
- The minimum age is 11.
- The maximum weight for an instructor driven sled is 370lbs and the maximum weight for a guest driven sled: 500lbs.
- All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children aged 16-17 that are not accompanied by a parent or guardian must provide a liability waiver signed by their parent/guardian prior to the tour/being collected for transport.
- All guests participating in the tour are required to read, understand, and sign a liability waiver.
- Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
- Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 2 participants, please call the day prior to confirm the tour.
- Availability may be limited on short term and peak season bookings.
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Beth's Pick
"This dogsled tour is an exciting once in a lifetime adventure! The dogs are adorable and fun to spend the afternoon with." - Beth , Reservations Agent, Discover Banff Tours
