Dogsledding – Powder Hound 2 Hrs
Starts atCA$ 675US$ 505€ 441£ 378A$ 728
Duration: 2 Hours
Age: All Ages
Departure: 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Season: Dec-Apr
Overview
Enjoy panoramic views as you mush your way along the pristine trails of Goat Pond in Spray Lakes Provincial Park with alluring hills, tranquil valleys, quaint bridges and breathtaking ice-covered lakes.
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 dogsled or a self-driven dogsled. The self-driven sleds 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 that will leave you feeling exhilarated after you lead your team of dogs through the Canadian wilderness and ends with hot beverages by the cozy campfire.
Highlights
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
1 hour dogsled in the Canadian Rockies
Option to drive the dogsled
Cosy campfire refreshmentsTour Details
Tour Duration
2 Hours
Departure Time
9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Age Required
All Ages
Season
Dec-Apr
Transport Options
Meet at the Canmore office
Included
- Professional dogsledding guide
- 30min Introduction and instruction
- Light snack & refreshment
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the tour?+
Once at the trail in Spray Lakes Provincial Park, the tour lasts about two hours with an hour of dog sledding, a 30 minute introduction, and 30 minutes by the campfire. Please allow 4 hours from the time that 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.
What does the tour include?+
This two hour tour follows the pristine mountain trails of Goat Pond for 10kms, and includes a 30 minute introduction and instruction, an exhilarating hour of dog sledding fun, and a 30 minute campfire at the end of the tour to enjoy hot beverages and tasty treats.
Where is our meeting point?+
Guests will meet at the office in Canmore 1 hour prior to the tour, which is located approximately 30 minutes from Banff.
Should I choose a self-driven sled or a guide/instructor driven sled?+
The self-driven sleds are the most popular option and allow you to drive your very own dog team along with your friends and family without an instructor. Please bear in mind that dog sledding is a “sport” and does require some physical activity while driving the sled, the person driving will need to be fairly fit as they will be required to get off the sled at some points and help push it up some of the steeper sections of the trail.
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.
How many people can fit in a sled?+
There is a maximum of four people per sled, with a maximum combined weight of 370lbs on a sled with an instructor and a maximum combined weight of 500lbs for a sled without an instructor (self-driving).
Please contact us for configurations not available online, including a three person sled with an instructor and a four person sled without an instructor.
There are no age or height restrictions to ride in a 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.
Is it cold? What should I wear?+
The comfortable handcrafted sleds are waterproof and windproof, and are equipped with beautiful, warm Pendleton merino wool blankets, water resistant sled bags and 6 inch upholstered cushions.
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.
What type of dogs are they?+
Seppala Siberian Sled Dog, Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Alaskan Husky. It’s a pack of beautiful, intelligent, personable, happy, healthy, trustworthy and eager sled dogs who are absolutely head-over-heals in love with their job! There will be many opportunities to interact and cuddle with the adorable, healthy, well-groomed husky teams.
Are there other dogsledding tours at Spray Lakes?+
The Powder Hound is the most popular dogsledding tour at Spray Lakes, but for those seeking a longer dogsledding experience the four hour Sunfeather Winterlude Tour includes three hours of sled time and an optional campfire lunch.
What's the difference between Canmore and Lake Louise dogsledding?+
They are completely different set ups with a different atmosphere and experience. The dogs at Spray Lakes are what we call ‘Hollywood dogs’, all nice and fluffy, and there are a lot of dogs out on the trail at once which makes it a high energy, hands on experience. There are also guides on every third sled so you may be on a sled that is run by you and other guests. If you are looking for something a little more romantic, secluded or less intense, perhaps the Great Divide Tour at Lake Louise is for you.
What is the cancellation policy?+
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy, which allows you to change, cancel, or refund your booking up to 24 hours prior to your tour (or up to 7 days prior for group bookings).
Should I tip my guide?+
Tips are not expected, but are certainly appreciated. If you think your guide did a wonderful job and would like to indicate that with a tip, it will be graciously accepted.
Booking Terms
- There is a maximum of four people per sled (within weight and age restrictions).
- The maximum weight for an instructor driven sled is 370lbs and the maximum weight for a guest driven sled is 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.
- An instructor driven sled is strongly recommended for bookings with one adult and one small child.
- Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
- Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 6 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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