Town of Banff

Dog Sledding

Dog Sledding in Banff National Park Photo courtesy of Banff Adventures Unlimited

For a winter experience out of the ordinary, try a dog sled adventure.

Dog sledding is one of the most unique winter activities found in Banff National Park. It's a fun way to enjoy winter landscapes, and a pretty good physical workout, as well. You might even discover a new talent.

Dog sled tours are available from November through April, depending on snow conditions. Some tours are designed to allow you to just ride and enjoy; others teach you the basics of mushing, with opportunities to handle a dog-team yourself.

Dogsled tours of varying duration are available to suit your preference and level of interest:

• 1 to 2 hour daytime trips
• half-day trips
• full-day excursions
• short evening rides
  

Dog sledding adventures are also available in combination with other activities, including snow shoeing, ice canyon walking, ice fishing, igloo building, or sightseeing by helicopter.

Dog sled tour operators include:

• Banff Adventures Unlimited
• Discover Banff Tours Ltd.
• Howling Dog Tours
• Kingmik Dog Sled Tours (also runs an Adopt-a-Dog program)
• Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours