Unleash the Musher - Closed for the season
LET US TAKE YOU BACK 100 YEARS IN TIME!
Howling Dog Tours provides the opportunity for anyone (ages 2 and up) to partake in the traditional sled dog sport at their own comfort level. Immerse yourself totally and become a dog musher! Spend time on a spectacular mountain trail and build a unique bond with your team of Huskies.
Tour Details
| Season | December through April, weather permitting |
| Schedule | Daily, minimum sled numbers must be met to run the tour. |
| Duration | 2 hours at the site (not including transportation time there and back) |
| Ages | All ages (2 years and up) |
Includes
- Two hours of dog-gone fun with great photo opportunities!
- Enjoy a scenic 5 km (one-way) trail in the Canadian Rockies
- Snack and hot beverage.
- Transportation from Canmore. Total tour duration with travel time from Canmore 3 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. Relax in your cozy sled and enjoy the views while the dogs pull your sled on the mountain trails. 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 (30 minute drive each way), snacks and hot beverage, 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 from December through April (weather permitting). Tour times/dates subject to minimum bookings to run.
Howling Dog Tours provides transportation to the Spray Lakes area from Canmore. Restricted schedule and additional surcharge applies to Banff requests.
| Pick up Banff | Pick up Canmore | Tour | Drop off Canmore | Drop off Banff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am | 9:00am | 10:00am - 12:00pm | 12:30pm | 1:00 pm |
| n/a | 11:00am | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | 2:30pm | n/a |
| n/a | 1:00pm | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | 4:30pm | n/a |
| n/a | 3:00pm | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | 6:30pm | n/a |
Pricing
2025-2026 (subject to change). Prices are per person, plus 5% tax. There is a minimum of 2 adult prices per sled.
| Adult | $305 per person, low season, $325 high season*, plus GST. Minimum 2 adult prices per sled. |
| Youth (6-9) | $150.00 per person, plus GST, when in combination for sled minimum of 2 adult prices. |
| Child (2-5) | $75 per person plus GST, when accompanied by 2 adults in same sled. Must have a car seat to travel to site. No children under 2 years of age. |
| Single rate (single rider in one sled) | $610.00 plus GST; guarantees sled exclusivity. |
| Transportation Surcharge (Banff only) | $34.00 per person, plus GST. Minimum 4 people to run shuttle. |
*HIGH SEASON DATES: December 19-31, 2025, January 1-8, February 14-16, and April 3-5, 2026.
If you are a group of 2 we do not add anyone to your sled and there are no weight restrictions.
Families of 3 may be allowed in one sled depending upon adult heights, children’s age, and total weight of the participants. Please contact our office for more details.
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).