Traditional Dog Sledding Adventure in Yellowknife
Overview
A thrilling ride awaits on this traditional dog sledding adventure in Yellowknife, where you'll glide through a stunning winter landscape alongside energetic sled dogs. Each ride lasts about 25 minutes, allowing you to experience the deep connection between the Dene people and their dogs, a bond forged over generations. Before the journey, meet the enthusiastic dogs that are part of the family, and learn about their important roles in northern life. After your sled ride, warm up with fresh bannock and hot beverages in a cozy tent, making this a memorable day out in the North.
What's Included
- Lunch Fresh bannock and hot drinks after your sled ride
- Approximately 25 minutes traditional dog sled ride
- Learn about the Dene relationship with sled dogs
- You will be picked up in a North of 60 Aurora Adventure coach.
- Optional ADD-ON 30min Axe Throwing CAD 15.00 per person (if option selected)
- Meet and greet the dogs and pups
Meeting and Pickup
Please be ready in the hotel lobby at the start time of the tour. Pickup time will fluctuate based on the daily guest pickup locations. You will be picked up in a North of 60 Aurora Adventure bus.
What To Expect
Embark on an exhilarating dog sledding tour through the
breathtaking boreal winter wonderland near Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Glide across a frozen lake as you become part of an age-old tradition that
showcases the deep bond between northerners and their loyal sled
dogs. Dog sled rides are approximately 25 minutes each, pending group size.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Fresh bannock and hot drinks after your sled ride.
- Approximately 25 minutes traditional dog sled ride.
- Learn about the Dene relationship with sled dogs.
- You will be picked up in a North of 60 Aurora Adventure coach.
- Optional ADD-ON 30min Axe Throwing CAD 15.00 per person (if option selected).
- Meet and greet the dogs and pups.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Traditional Dog Sledding Adventure in Yellowknife is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Traditional Dog Sledding Adventure in Yellowknife will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchFresh bannock and hot drinks after your sled ride
- Approximately 25 minutes traditional dog sled ride
- Learn about the Dene relationship with sled dogs
- You will be picked up in a North of 60 Aurora Adventure coach.
- Optional ADD-ON 30min Axe Throwing CAD 15.00 per person (if option selected)
- Meet and greet the dogs and pups
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
