Dog Day Afternoon, offered January through March
LET US TAKE YOU BACK 100 YEARS IN TIME!
Experience the thrill of dog mushing hands on. Learn to harness and handle the dogs; Drive your sled with a guide or relax as a passenger and take in the awesome views! Spend time on a spectacular mountain trail and build a unique bond with your team of Huskies.
Tour Details
| Season | Mid-January to March, weather permitting |
| Schedule | 12 noon. Not available during high season or on Saturdays. |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Ages | 10 years or older |
Includes
- 3.5 to 4 hours of howling good times with fantastic picture opportunities.
- More personalized time with your team and guide, amazing views on the lake trail.
- Fireside snack and hot beverage; bring your own lunch, or choose a hot meal for $30 extra*
- Transportation from Canmore. Total tour duration with travel from Canmore is 5 hours.
Highlights
All tours include the option to help harness the dogs and hook up the team, and drive the sled with the help of your experienced and friendly guide. We are the only company in the Bow Valley who guarantees one guide per sled for the customer service, safety, and security our guests and dogs deserve! Enjoy the scenery and reward the dogs with a biscuit at the end of the tour. Be as interactive as you want!
Our all-inclusive dog sled tours provide return transportation from Canmore, lunch*and hot beverage by the campfire, and personalized service with one guide per sled! Teams of 5 to 7 friendly Alaskan, Siberian, & Seppala Huskies take you through the Canadian wilderness of the Spray Lakes Provincial Park for the experience of a lifetime! Come howl with us and meet experienced Iditarod and Yukon Quest dogs!
Tour Schedule
Available Mid-January through March, snow and weather dependent; minimum 48 hours notice is required. This tour may be limited to certain days of the week; not available high season dates. Menu choices are required 24 hours in advance. Trips are highly dependent upon trail conditions and weather; Howling Dog Tours reserves the right to modify or cancel on the same day. Howling Dog Tours provides transportation to and from the Spray Lakes area and Canmore.
| Pick up Banff | Pick up Canmore | Tour | Drop off Canmore | Drop off Banff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 11:00am | 12:00pm - 4:00pm | 4:30pm | n/a |
Pricing
2025-26 prices (subject to change). Rates are per person, plus 5% tax. Minimum 2 adult prices per sled.
| Adult / Youth | $640.00 per person (must be 10 years old or older) |
| Hot lunch* | $30 per lunch |
ONLY RUNS mid-January to end of March, weather and trail permitting. Not available on Saturdays, or Feb. 14-16, 2026.
Minimum two adults required.
All prices listed are in Canadian Dollars and subject to applicable taxes (GST). Prices subject to change.
FAQs
Following are some of our Frequently Asked Questions. More answers to common questions can be found on our FAQs page. If you still have a question, please don't hesitate to contact us.
This depends upon the time of the season. We book up quickly for Christmas week, Family Day/Valentines weekend, and Easter, so you should call at least a couple of weeks ahead. If you book more than 30 days before the desired booking date, we take a 50% deposit to secure the spot; within 30 days full payment is required. Both are refundable if you give notice up to 72 hours prior to the tour. We do take last minute (even same day) bookings, so don’t think it is not worth calling!
There is no weight restriction for groups of 2. We can adjust the number of dogs on the team accordingly. If there are more than 2 people, we have restrictions based on height (space in the sled) and combined weight of the people.
Yes – because each sled we run is guided, we are able to accommodate most injuries/impairments. We will recommend that you take into consideration the temperatures – if a limb is immobile, there is greater risk of frostbite.
We currently pick up downtown Canmore and Banff (one central location, limited departures).