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Howling Dog Tours, Canmore

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Howling Dog Tours

#105, 712 Bow Valley Trail | Canmore, Alberta, Canada, Canmore, Alberta T1W 2T8, Canada
403-678-9588
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Dogsledding in the Canadian Rockies!
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Ranked #2 of 23 activities in Canmore
5.0 of 5 stars 105 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Howling Dog Tours is a family-run operation out of Canmore Alberta and offers visitors a unique outdoor adventure. The company runs tours in the... more » Owner description: Howling Dog Tours is a family-run operation out of Canmore Alberta and offers visitors a unique outdoor adventure. The company runs tours in the majestic Rocky mountains, near Canmore, Banff and Kananaskis Country, which combine spectacular alpine scenery with the fun of a dogsled ride. Whether you prefer to sit back as a passenger or attempt to lead your own husky team with the help of your guide, the experience is truly unforgettable. There is plenty of interaction with the Alaskan and Siberian huskies, snacks and beverages, and a professional guide on each sled. Howling Dog offers a variety of tours, ranging from two-hour trips to half-day adventures, and can create custom trips for groups and corporations. Howling Dog Tours Ltd. is based out of Canmore, Alberta, and is not affiliated with the B.C. company with a similar name.Each tour begins with a complimentary pick up in Banff or Canmore, followed by a scenic drive to the site in the back country of the Canadian Rockies. Upon arrival to the site, guests are given a brief introduction, as well as safety talk prior to being assigned to a guide. Each sled is professionally guided for the guests safety and comfort. It is company policy to only run guided sleds; it is the best way to control a dog team and still give the customer a chance to take a turn driving the team, decreasing the risk of injury to dogs and guests! The guides will make sure that each guest has appropriate gear, and if required, snow boots, pants, jackets and hats will be loaned to the guest for the tour duration - no charge! Once the guests are ready, the introduction to the team happens, where each person is encouraged to learn the dogs names, and help harness a dog. Guests are then allowed to help while the guide hooks up the dogs to the lines in front of the sled. The dogs, when walked to the line, may be lifted up to walk on their back feet - this is done to control the pressure of the collar on the neck, because the are so strong and want to pull (we call this "taking them out of 4-wheel drive!). Once out on the trail, there is plenty of time to learn more about each dog and the breed in general. The breeds you will see are the Alaskan, Siberian, and Seppala Husky. There are Iditarod and Yukon Quest veterans to meet as well as retired sprint racing dogs, still full of energy and always raring to go! Snacks and hot beverages are offered at the mid-way point of the tours. The dogs are rewarded at the end of the tour with a biscuit and bowl of water - hugs are allowed too! Each trip ends by offering for purchase (optional) a photo of the moving team and guests, taken at the start of the tour - the only photo you can't get yourself! Take some time to get the names of your team written on the back, so you can remember them for a lifetime! « less
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1 review
“Great Time!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This is one of the best family adventures you can think of...our 6 year old son loved it, and he especially loved the dogs. My wife and I have talked about trying this for years, and are glad that we we finally did it! Our guide (Jeff) was very friendly and knowledgeable, he educated us well about the dogs and... More

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Red Deer, Canada
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“Bucket List Moment!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

My husband and I have have always wanted to do the dog sledding so I planned this for him as a surprise and it was awesome!! Going with Howling Dogs Tours was a great choice, the staff was fun and knowledgeable, our guide (Locky) was great and it was amazing being so interactive with the dogs, they are so friendly... More

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St. Albert, Canada
1 review
“Fun Adventure!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Our experience with Howling Dog was great from start to finish! Abby was super friendly and helpful on the phone and able to answer all of my questions. She called the evening before to confirm pickup time at our hotel. The shuttle driver was great-friendly, informative, sociable. The guide that we had on the sled (Dan) was awesome-answered all of... More

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Calgary, Canada
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“Awesome Tour By Emma (the Aussie)!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Highly knowlegeble and such an awewsome experiance..... Had this on my bucket list and was not dissapointed at all. Our guide Emma had several degrees in the study of the animals so she was able to answer all the questions myself and my gf had !!! A MUST DO!!!!!!

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Alpharetta
2 reviews
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“Truly Memorable Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

When we planned our trip to Calgary and Banff, dog sledding was on our list of things-to-do. We are so happy we chose Howling Dog Tours to provide us with our great experience. We loved knowing that our family would be together in their own sleds, without the concern of our group being split up. Our group included three adults... More

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Thousand Oaks, California
1 review
“great experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

it was a wonderful experience. the day was beautiful, the guides were friendly, and the dogs just amazing! we went through the trail into the serene hillside, stopped and trekked down to Spray lake to enjoy the gorgeous view. definitely a must do!

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Calgary
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“Ms”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

We did the 12 noon tour on a beautiful warm day. The dogs are amazing and so excited about going on a sled run. The noise of 60 or so excited dogs getting ready for a tour is something everyone must experience. Our guide, Locky, is a stunning Australian with a dazzling smile and so personable too. He answered our... More

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Taber, Canada
2 reviews
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“An exceptionally enjoyable experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

The Howling Dog Tour was much more than enjoyable and informative. It was an "experience with genuine friends" -- even though we had never met the tour guides and organizers before. It was the marvelous attitude and conduct of everyone involved -- especially the guides! -- that made the experience memorably pleasant.

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allendale east
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“Awsome!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Howling dogs was an amazing tour, it was really hands on, and our guide Patrick was really fun, knowledgeable and patient. He let us harness up the dogs at the start, feed the dogs at the end and explained everything in between from breeds and training, to dog nutrition, and the Canadian wilderness. I really enjoyed dogsledding, and felt in... More

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Lake Louise, Canada
1 review
“good times”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

excellent experience would recommend, tour guide patrick made the experience amazing and is has a world of knowledge

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Canmore, Alberta T1W 2T8
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