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Dog Sled Tours in Sun Peaks Resort

Learn everything you need to know about dog sled tours in Canada, before heading out on your exhilarating dog sled adventure at Sun Peaks Resort.

Embark on a hands-on dog sled tour, where you can expect to assist dog sled guides with harnessing the team. Whet your appetite and watch this Canada dog sled video and read this dog sled blog post, to see what you can expect from dog sledding tours in Sun Peaks Resort.

You can either mush your own team, or ride as a passenger in the guide’s sled. If you choose to mush your own team, you must be in good physical condition, as it is possible you may have to run alongside the sled on short hills. Be sure to dress warm with good winter boots (no ski boots), and gloves. Dog sled tours are a very popular activity and it is recommended that you book early to avoid disappointment as this activity fills up fast.

Beginner Mushing Tour

Bring your family on an adventure of a lifetime! Your journey begins with an introduction to our canine family. All the dogs are quite sociable, like any family there are very outgoing and also some that are shy. We will teach you how to handle the dogs and control the sled and off you go chasing the guide down the beautiful scenic trail in the Sun Peaks backcountry.

This tour is offered as both a guided or self-driven experience. Guests 5 years of age and older are welcome to participate however only those 16 years of age and older can drive the sled, with an adult as a primary driver.
Tour Length 5km, approximately 1 hour
1 or 2 people $200 per sled
Departure Times Daily at 9:30am, 11:00am, 1:00pm,
2:30pm, and 4:00pm
*Rates are per sled. Configuration can be: 1 adult, 2 adults up to 350lbs, 1 adult and 1 child, or 1 adult and 2 children.

Advanced Mushing Tour

This an exciting and more challenging tour. Be prepared to help your team up the hills and control the sled back down on the way home. It's all worth it when we reach peaceful Little McGillivray Lake.

This tour is offered as both a guided or self-driven experience. Guests 14 years of age and older are welcome to participate however only those 18 years of age and older can drive the sled.
Tour Length 12km, approximately 2 hours
1 or 2 people $300 per sled
Departure Times Daily at 11:00am
*Rates are per sled. Configuration can be: 1 adult, 2 adults up to 350lbs, 1 adult and 1 child, or 1 adult and 2 children.

Kennel Tour

Join us for a 30-minute wander through our kennel. We'll answer your questions about the history, care and passion for sled dogs, or just tell you stories about our pack, visit and take pictures.
Adult (18+) $25
Youth (17 and under) $15
Times Daily at 10:30am and 2:00pm
Applicable taxes will be added to all prices. Rates are in Canadian dollars. Dates and prices may be subject to change without notice. Some restrictions may apply.

For more information or to make a reservation contact the Adventure Centre located in the Village Day Lodge. Telephone: 250.578.5542   Click to email

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Canada Dog Sledding Tours available at Sun Peaks Resort