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Powder Hound Express

Spirit of The Dog Society Dogsled Tours

Experience the excitement of driving a team of Canadian Huskies through the picturesque Rocky Mountains. Let us take you on a magical journey through Canada’s past. All our tours begin with a 30 minute Introduction & Instruction where you learn safety, commands and the history of the dog sledding sport. 

You will be on this stunning mountain trail for approximately 2 hrs and the remaining time will be spent warming up by our campfire where you can enjoy our famous "Mystery Cookies" and sip hot apple cider sharing your exciting stories with your family and friends.

Dogsled tours will not be running on Christmas Day and our tours on December 26th are sold out.

Powder Hound Express*
Duration
on Sled
Price / Person
Adults
2 hours
$149.00
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Children (6-9 Years)
2 hours
$80.00
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Children (2-5 Years)
2 hours
$30.00
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Single Sledders
2 hours
$448.00
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* Tour Departs at: 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm (Tour start time at Spray Lakes)
* Price is based per person
Single sledders will have the sled to themselves
* All tours include hotel pick up and drop off, snack and hot beverage.
* Timeframe: Please allow 4 hours of your time for this tour. It Includes transport from Banff to Spray Lakes, introduction, instruction and snack.


Sunfeather Winterlude

Sunfeather Winterlude Dogsled Tours

This half day excursion is surely our most popular!

Glide through forests of towering black spruce and enjoy the clean, crisp mountain air while your team travels along the enchanting Goat Creek. Take time off the sled to capture the astounding beauty of the day and interact with your new canine-friends. As your instructor prepares our famous Native Canadian Lunch, gather around the welcoming fire and indulge in some delicious hot beverages. Afterwards, take in the incredible panoramic views while traversing the magnificent Goad Pond or Spray Lakes. Finish your program with another cozy fire and share your experience with others.

Sunfeather Winterlude *
Duration
on Sled
Price / Person
Adults *
4 hours
$385.00*

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Child (8 and Under) *
4 hours
$260.00*

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* Available daily at 9am and 1pm. (Tour start time at Spray Lakes)
* Time Frame: Allow 6 hours of your time if you include transportation from Banff to Spray Lake, introduction, instruction and tour


Spirit of The Dog Society

Lake Louise Dogsled Tour

Venture into the tranquil forests at the base of the Goat Mountains. Perfect your new driving skills as you cruise along the thrilling Creek Trails to the breathtaking views on The Goat Pond. While on the trail, take a break to enjoy a hot beverage and delicious snack. Leap into action as your team regains full command towards the half way point! Here, un-harness the huskies and load them in their cozy “home on wheels” to snooze between trails. Cozy-up to a crackling bonfire while enjoying your delicious Native Canadian Lunch, not forgetting the sweets of course!

After lunch, it’s time to harness your huskies for the remarkable trek to Fortune Mountain! As we glide through the pristine powder of Spray Lakes West Trails, watch for White Tail or Mule Deer, Elk, Moose and the elusive Wolf. An interview with our huskies at their kennels after you’re tour is available!

Spirit of the Dog Society *
Duration
on Sled
Price / Person
Adults *
8 hours
$695.00*

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Child (8 and Under) *
8 hours
$495.00*

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* Available Monday through Friday at 9am. Must be booked at least a week in advance
* This program will take 10 to 12 hours of your time leaving from and returning to Canmore.
* Time frames: Tour times departing from our trail head in the Spray Lakes: 9am and returning at 5pm.
* Trail length: Approx. 45kms
* All our tours begin with a 30 minute introduction and instruction to the sport and historic traditions of dog sledding.


Flight of the Great Snowy Owl

Flight of the Great Snowy Owl Dogsled Tours

As you soar through our vast, snow-covered, majestic mountains, you will discover the history of our precious Sundance Range! Arriving on the frozen shore of the stunning Spray Lake, your instructors await your arrival to take you on your dog sledding adventure! We offer this program as a 2.5 hour tour where you can enjoy all features of the "Powder Hound Express". The helicopter is flying you to or from the dog sledding site. Flight duration is Approx: 30 minutes.

Flight of the Great Snowy Owl *
Tour Duration
Price / Person
Adults *
2.5 hours
$409.00*

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Child (aged 6-9 yrs) *
2.5 hours
$340.00*

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Child (aged 2-5 yrs) *
2.5 hours
$290.00*

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* Available daily at 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm in conjunction with Powder Hound Express.


lake Luiose Dogslde Tours

You will depart from these tours feeling as if you have not only become acquainted with your guide, but as if you have made some new four legged friends.

Great Divide Trip

Powder Hound Express Dogsled Tours

This trip takes guests to the Alberta/British Columbia Great Divide, a distance of approximately 16 km. This is the trip for those really wanting to experience the thrill of mushing. There is plenty of time to get to know the dogs and your guide, and we encourage guests to drive the team home. We have time for lots of photo stops and we have a fantastic view of the North Face of Mt. Temple as we are homeward bound. This is our most popular tour.


Great Divide Trip *
Duration
on Sled
Price / Person
Per person
(minimum of 2 adults per sled) *
2 hours

$318.00 *

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Addition small child (6-11yrs)
2 hours

$79.00 *

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* Departs at 9.30am, 12 noon, 2.00pm and 4.00pm
* Transportation additional

Operating out of Lake Louise and only ½ mile below the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, where the old 1A Highway transects the Chateau access road. The prices are based on a per sled basis and usually two adults and a small child are quite comfortable in one sled. We suggest that comfort levels peak at a combined weight of roughly 450 pounds. 


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