Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours

#104-602 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

1-888-311-6874

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Ranked #1 of 23 activities in Canmore

197 Reviews

Type: Tours

Owner description: Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours offers the only first class dog sledding experience in the Rockies! *We provide humane dog care to our husky team focusing on... more » Owner description: Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours offers the only first class dog sledding experience in the Rockies! *We provide humane dog care to our husky team focusing on respect not neglect: we have always emphasized the importance of our four-legged team being friends first and work associates second.*Our core group of lead instructors have combined experience of over 70 years in the dog sled touring and expedition industry. Feel at ease knowing that your tour is being led by industry experts. *In addition to being certified in First Aid and CPR, all of our instructors receive extensive training where they learn about each dog on two different levels, before they even step foot on a sled. On a personal level each instructor and husky must create a lasting bond that is based on love and respect. We establish these bonds by becoming a reliable source of love and care as well as focusing on each husky as an individual. From a working perspective, this includes name, age, family and breed history, feed and hydration needs, dog team position, harness size, work ethic, disposition, and veterinary requirements. *Our company celebrates friendly, pure touring huskies which are the real heroes of our team and the real roots of the sled dog sport. Our crew is highly respected in working with the historic Seppala Siberian sled dog, the beautiful Siberian Husky, the mysterious Canadian Indian Husky, the traditional Canadian Inuit Husky, and powerful Alaskan Malamute. In the touring industry the authentic pure breeds are, in many ways, more beneficial when compared to the cross bred racing dogs.*Our dog training program is focused on acceptance amongst each other in order to create the most responsive, reliable and trustworthy teams. Power and speed can be fun, however when uncontrolled can be dangerous. We focus on real, outdoor training where socialization within the team, responding to commands, and real trail situation are of the utmost importance. *Professionally groomed and well maintained mountain trail systems to ensure guest and husky safety at all times and to suit all weather and snow conditions. Take comfort knowing we take great care in providing you with the safest experience. *Our professional and knowledgeable reservations team offers you personalized service based on your specific needs and requests. We provide you with the highest level of customer service to ensure that you have the best possible experience, prior to and even after your dog sledding adventure. *Travel in comfort in our durable handcrafted sleds lined with 4 inches of foam padding, warm duvet blankets and a water and wind resistant sled bag with safety buckles. Our equipment is examined daily by our lead instructors to ensure that everything, including the breaks, lines, sled, harnesses, snub line, and snow hook are in proper working order. *Our sled configurations are based on what our happy sled dogs can respectably pull. It is not our goal to profit from overloaded sleds at the risk of compromising the safety of our guest and huskies. *We provide all our guest with an informative introduction and instruction session at the beginning of every tour as opposed to “learn-as-you-go” methods. We understand that learning to drive a dog team is important and crucial to you prior to actually participating in the sport, providing you with a much more enjoyable and safer experience, before the sleds are actually moving! *In addition to many other fabulous amenities, we supply guest with a simple and warming camp fire on all our programs! This allows guests to gather round a cozy camp fire as they sip their hot beverage and delicious snack or lunch! Guests can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Spray Lakes and exciting stories from our expert Insructors!*Our husky heroes sport beautiful, comfortable sled dog “uniforms”! They truly are stunning in their new custom, top of the line collars and harnesses! *We provide first class round trip transportation in our spacious 2011 Mercedes Sprinter vans! Since our visitors are coming dressed for cold temperatures, we know how essential it is to provide a relaxing and comfortable trip to and from our dog sledding area!

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Dave S

Toronto

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3 reviews

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“Experience of a Lifetime!”

Reviewed 9 June 2013

This tour was the highlight of our vacation in March, absolutely a must-have on your bucket list, it was incredible. The staff was amazing, the trip and riding with the dogs was breathtaking..... Our sled instructor was incredibly helpful and the guide who drove us to and from Banff was very knowledgeable and made the car ride fun... Cannot recommend... More

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Sun-Ski-Sun

Southport, United Kingdom

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5 reviews

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6 helpful votes

“Fantastic”

Reviewed 29 May 2013

This is a must! We booked via the internet before arriving in Canada and everything was straight forward and there were no problems. We where staying in Banff and were collected at our hotel by mini bus and transported to the offices in Canmore (20mins) and from there you make your way by minibus up into the mountains. On arrival... More

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Katems48

2 reviews

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3 helpful votes

“in my top 10 things I have ever done....”

Reviewed 20 April 2013

As apart of a travel agents family to to Canada we generally do not have any free time, but when we were told we had some time on the morning of the 18th of April, i rang around madly to see if a company could take some of our group dogsledding. Not one company was interested until my tour director... More

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candiapple1

Calgary, Canada

1 review

“Unforgettable Experience”

Reviewed 13 April 2013

My husband and I had a visitor from New Delhi, whom had never traveled outside of India. We decided to take him to the Rockies to experience several different things. One of the activities that we did was Dog Sledding with Snowy Owl. From the very beginning when we were picked up in Banff by Peter, to the actual tour... More

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diverdown2

Barberton, OH

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5 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

9 helpful votes

“Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous”

Reviewed 8 April 2013

This excursion was well worth the money. Bill was our guide and he was excellent. He has been doing dog sled tours since 1999 and he knows the business well. The dogs were great and if this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, take it! You will not be sorry. We surprised our daughter with this excursion on another... More

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bettskona

2 reviews

1 helpful vote

“No word can describe!! 😀”

Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

Thank you to Jeremy, Danielle and our tour guide Mike and especially our canine guides for the utmost incredible trip! There are no words to describe this marvelous experience! 2 hours of heaven!!

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pddixon

Winnipeg, Canada

2 reviews

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“4 Paws Up Experience !!!”

Reviewed 7 April 2013

What an awesome way to spend part of our day....dog sledding with man's best friend! I have had the opportunity to do their kennel tour in the summer and now dog sledding in the winter, I would do both again in a heartbeat. I would recommend spending the extra and take advantage of driving your own team....not as intimidating as... More

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christine s

Melbourne, Australia

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4 reviews

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1 helpful vote

“mush/hike”

Reviewed 7 April 2013

What a great two hours, we did it poor dogs they didn't even say "ohh your too fat". The organisation was great right down to fetching up the dog poo after wards. Lots of fun and the dogs where beautiful, well cared for and wanting to please, both the operators and the guests. I'd do it again, it's now my... More

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AmyA354

Brighton, United Kingdom

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5 reviews

3 attraction reviews

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2 helpful votes

“Amazing experience”

Reviewed 4 April 2013

Thank you so much for an amazing time. If you want to see some of the natural beauty of the Rockies this trip can't be beaten, going across an iced over lake driving a sled of huskies was a lifetime highlight. You do need to be able to get in and out of the sled which is low to the... More

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wje8

philadelphia

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15 reviews

7 attraction reviews

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12 helpful votes

“Unforgettable!”

Reviewed 2 April 2013

Our family was in Banff to ski and I added this activity last minute. I am so glad I did! Our family arrived at the trail not sure what to expect. Clear, enthusiastic directions were given to the group gathered. Everyone working here has a smile on their face. Part of our family had a sled with an instructor, Whitney,... More

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