Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours
109-829 10th Street T1W 0C3 Canmore, AB, Canada

The Goat Creek trail is officially open! Our exclusive use of this trail has our guests stopping on the frozen pond half way through their tour. We can't think of anything more breathtaking than coming around that last corner and seeing the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Let us help you check another thing off your bucket list and reconnect with adventure! To book, call toll free at 1-888-311-MUSH (6874) or request a tour online, link in bio.

Did you know that huskies are more likely to have two different coloured eyes than other breeds? Known as bi-eyed or bi-colored, it's a normal genetic trait of 'wolfish breeds'. Approximately 40% of huskies have blue eyes! There isn't any blue pigment, it's the way the light enters the eye kind of like how thick ice looks blue.

SALE ALERT! Our 'save 10% off sale on instructor-driven sled tours' offer starts today!! Reconnect with adventure this winter. To book, call 403-678-4369 or request a tour online via the link below. * Offer runs until April 30, 2021. Direct bookings only. Excludes holidays. https://www.snowyowltours.com/dog-sled-tours/

Meet Megan from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. We're thrilled to have Megan on the guide team for her 5th season! In her spare time, Megan loves to go winter camping with her trusty pal and retired husky hero, Taylor! : Caleb Huizinga Photography

When you can't pick one, you end up with two! Retired husky heroes, Xaska and Quaid, were adopted last month by Leigh-Anna and her son Louis. Leigh-Anna says, "Xaska & Quaid have completed our 'PACK' (3 humans, 14 year old princess shitzu, 2 cats, 4 rodents and a rabbit) - we're so excited to love them and for them to love us. They have fabulous personalities and are highly intelligent. They enjoy lazing around and being pampered. They don't particularly like car rides, but t...hey'll go along with everything we ask of them. Both Xaska & Quaid have mastered the stairs and they LOVE to hang out with Louis in the basement. Let's be clear though - going for walks is not for the faint of heart; you better have your walking shoes on! It's become the favourite part of our day!! We're very blessed to have Xaska & Quaid for their senior years - to enjoy life to its fullest." Good boys, Xaska and Quaid! We will see you soon. Interested in adopting? Check out our adoptions page! https://www.snowyowltours.com/adopt/available-for-adoption/

And just like that it's a new year. Welcome 2021! Is one of your resolutions to spend more time on outdoor adventures? Check out our four different tour options! Caleb Huizinga Photography

Happy New Year, from our family to yours! Wishing you all a year filled with fun, adventure, good health, but most importantly, dogs Goodbye 2020, we won’t miss ya one bit! Caleb Huizinga Photography

Everyone, say hi to Ben! Benny, as we like to call him, is in his first season with us at Snowy Owl. Born in New Zealand with Malaysian roots, in his spare time, Ben loves to snowboard. Here's to a wicked rookie season, Benny!

The original lead dog! Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours was founded by Connie, whose father was one of Alberta's first park rangers. Growing up living in parks across the province nurtured Connie's love and respect for the outdoors. Connie, a true pioneer, wanting to share her passion of dog sledding and the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, began running dog sled tours way back in 1983 when Canmore was still a sleepy coal mining town.

We are wishing all our fellow Canadians a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! We hope you’re enjoying your time with loved ones as much as Charger is enjoying giving young Atlas kisses!

It won’t be long now. Soon we will be behind that stunning mountain range gliding on trails of soft snow! How lucky we are to call this our office and our home!

Upgrade your tour! Did you know you can add a 'Flight of the Great Snowy Owl' Alpine Helicopters Inc. tour onto your 2-hour or 4-hour Snowy Owl sled dog tour? Photo: Caleb Huizinga Photography

It’s that time of year again! Time to vote for your favourite businesses in the Bow Valley. From dining to adventure, show your love and vote!

It won't be long now until our Goat Creek trail opens. Since we cross Goat Pond on this trail system, we have to ensure that the ice is thick enough to withstand the weight of our teams. Here's a video of owner Jereme and his daughter Alice checking out the thickness of the ice. It's always an exciting time when this baby opens! There's still some availability from now until the new year, so why not say goodbye to 2020 by dog team?

Happy Boxing Day! Today we're celebrating Pedro Gracia, who has loyally shuttled guests from our office in Canmore to the trails in Kananaskis for the last 12 seasons! In his spare time, Pedro loves to play his saxophone around Canmore.

Autum is in the air! Leaves are turning golden yellow and there is already snow in the mountains! It won’t be long now before old man winter is finally here! So what will this winter season look like with COVID? The good news is that dogsledding naturally allows for social distancing while guests ride/drive sleds with their friends and family! Information about our COVID policies and procedures can be found on our website here: https://www.snowyowltours.com//how-were-...dealing-with-covi/ We are looking forward to seeing you on the trail soon!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours!

While it is a day late, to the best 4-legged beings in this planet...

Sunny days are pool days...and for digging massive holes to snooze in! We hope everyone is having a great long weekend!

Give the gift of priceless memories. The gift of experience. Our gift cards offer an extra special gift for people who love outdoor adventure and cute dogs. There's nothing quite like being pulled by a team of excited husky's along winter wonderland trails. NEW! Purchase gift cards online - https://buy.gifteasycards.com/Snowy-Owl-Sled-Dog-Tours/main

Happy Retirement Mackey! Our Mack Daddy has officially become a couch potato! Thank you Mack for your many years or dedication, devotion, love, companionship and friendship! We are going to miss you dearly!... Take it easy and enjoy your golden years buddy! We love you!

Elsa Ross is a senior instructor from Quebec. This is Elsa's fourth season with Snowy Owl! When she's not out on tours in Kananaskis, Elsa enjoys skiing the mountains around Canmore and Banff. She's also a talented seamstress and artist! Her handmade dog collars, bandana's and beautiful canvas paintings are for sale in our office.

Happy Canada Day to all our fellow Canadians!

Adoption update! Piper is enjoying retired life in Saskatoon! Follow along with her adventures on IG @ttiaboss Interested in learning more about adopting a husky hero? View all our available retiree husky heroes! https://www.snowyowltours.com/adopt/available-for-adoption/

We’ve been having some hot weather over these past couples weeks so the pools and misters have been a big hit during daily free run!

Cedar smiles pretty, Willow is biting water out of the hose while Maple, Juniper and Ash are bothering Posion...bunch of little heyenas these girls!

Our dogs are our #1 priority! Unfortunately, dog sledding is an unregulated sport in Canada. This means there's no standard of care that's required and it's up to individual kennels to determine what level of care they provide their pack. We believe in the value of healthy, happy, working pets! They're not only members of our pack, but members of our family and we'll always go the extra mile for them, every time. Details on how we care for our dogs can be found on our websit...e: https://www.snowyowltours.com/sled-dog-welfare/ Caleb Huizinga Photography

Families love Snowy Owl sled dog tours! Our tours are fun, educational and inspiring! We're a family run business, founded by Connie, pictured here taking her kids for a fun sled ride. Our holiday tours are booking up, call 403-678-4369 now, or request your tour date online: https://www.snowyowltours.com/tours/winter-tours/

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there and a special one to Jereme, Ethan and all our 4-legged daddies!

Kurt, a senior instructor from Sydney Australia, joins our team for a second season. In his spare time, Kurt loves to go split boarding in the stunning rocky mountains. Have a great season Kurt!

Reconnect with adventure this holiday season with a signature Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tour. Command your own team of huskies with our unique self-driven experience, or enjoy a relaxing ride with our instructor-driven tours. The winter wonderland awaits! https://www.snowyowltours.com/tours/winter-tours/ : Caleb Huizinga Photography

Adoption Update! Former guide Jess, her partner Nick and their son Koa, have 2 of our retired huskies, Bagheera and Vespa. Now living in Ontario, the family bought a camper trailer which they're updating to live in full time! Follow along with their adventures on IG - @wilderadventurewheels Are you looking for a husky to adopt? https://www.snowyowltours.com/adopt/available-for-adoption/

After hanging up their harnesses, these members of our pack are looking for their fur-ever homes! Each 4-legged member of our family is unique and we want to ensure that we find them the best home to spend their golden years, whether that's backpacking adventures or TV nights on the couch! Click the link to see our husky heroes available for adoption! ... https://www.snowyowltours.com/adopt/available-for-adoption/ Photo: Caleb Huizinga Photography

New Covid Restrictions Update We're pleased to confirm that our sled dog tours are still running with the new restrictions that were announced on Dec 8, 2020! Our guest and staff safety are our top priority, and we are following all health and safety guidelines set out by Alberta Health Services. We will be following strict physical distancing requirements, sanitizing all contact surfaces often (we even found some for our sleds that won’t freeze!) and masks are required whi...le checking in and during all transportation. We encourage guests who may wish to cancel their reservation to consider transferring the value of their tour to a gift card or rescheduling their tour to a future date instead of receiving a refund. Small businesses like us need your support like never before! Thank you for understanding. Please feel free to post any questions in the comments, or call 587-807-0852. The Snowy Owl Family, two-legged and four. Caleb Huizinga Photography

Looking for a perfect gift for that special someone? This holiday season, give a gift that creates memories that will last a lifetime. Find out more about our gift cards via the link, or call 403-678-4369. https://www.snowyowltours.com/tours/gift-cards/

We're thrilled to have Lauren Perry join our team for her third season! As our Senior Reservation Agent, Lauren helps guests book their tours. Originally from the Central Coast of NSW Australia, Lauren loves ice skating. "Being on the frozen lake with the amazing mountain views, I love that it's something I can do and take my dog along too."

One of the most popular questions we get asked is, what should I wear? Baby, it's cold outside! Our trails are located in Spray Lake Provincial Park in Kananaskis which is a higher elevation than Canmore and therefore typically colder. Add in the windchill once the husky's start pulling and you're going to feel the cold. Click the link for all our tips and suggestions for staying toasty warm. https://www.snowyowltours.com/to/winter-tours/what-to-wear/

And so it begins! To celebrate the start of our sled dog tour season we're featuring our most senior guide, Caleb Huizinga. This will be Caleb's 6th season with us and we feel honoured to have such a talented photographer on our team. Originally from Lethbridge, Caleb lived in Chicago before calling Canmore home. When he's not guiding, Caleb enjoys photographing his hiking adventures. Follow Caleb in FB @CalebHPhotography Follow Caleb on IG @calebphotograhy

Porthos and Camaro leading the charge during training. We're thrilled to offer a fun outdoor activity that people of all ages can enjoy safely this winter. Our sleds are filling up fast! If you plan to take a tour with us this holiday season, we suggest you book as soon as possible. Please call us with any questions or to book 403-678-4369. https://www.snowyowltours.com/tours/winter-tours/

If we've learned one thing this year it's the importance of family. We're proud of our heritage. Snowy Owl is Canmore's original sled dog tour company. Connie and Charles Arsenault started running tours way back in the 1980s!

Not long now... Can you feel the excitement? Our sled dog tours start this Thursday! Our sleds are filling up fast, click below or call 403-678-4369 to book. https://www.snowyowltours.com/tours/winter-tours/

Small businesses need your support more than ever! Here are some simple ways you can celebrate #SmallBusinessSaturday and show your favourite small businesses how much you them. Buy a gift certificate or holiday gift Tell your friends and family Write a positive review online... Follow and engage with them on social media Thank you for your support! As a family owned and operated small business your support means so much to us. Local businesses enhance our communities, connect us socially and enhance local wealth and employment. Local businesses are invested in local communities, for example by donating to local charities, events and sports teams. We're lucky to be part of such an amazing small business community here in Canmore! Purchase a gift card - https://www.snowyowltours.com/tours/gift-cards/

Guide training continued this week with a visit to our friends at Alpine Helicopters. Did you know that you can add on a helicopter flight before or after your dog sledding tour? This exclusive partnership will have you flying high above the iconic Three Sisters range and either landing or being picked up directly from our dog sledding site. A real VIP experience! Here our guides are learning how to safely land a helicopter and load or unload our guests. ... Book now and make sure you don’t miss out on this unique experience! https://www.snowyowltours.com/con/reservation-request-form/

We are happy to confirm that after Premier Kenny’s announcement on Tuesday we are able to continue to offer our winter tours starting December 3rd! With proper protocols in place to ensure guest and staff safety, dog sledding is a great way for families to enjoy time together and reconnect with adventure! Head to our website to request a reservation!... https://www.snowyowltours.com/con/reservation-request-form/

Family owned and operated since 1983 we are Canmore's original dog sled touring company! We offer guided sled rides and self-driven sled tours. We are renowned for our unparalleled tours and commitment to excellence in everything we do. Book now, our 2020 dog sled season starts on December 3!... https://www.snowyowltours.com/tours/winter-tours/

Like a shadow brah Ninja and his brother Gaiden, named after the video game, Ninja Gaiden, are both up for adoption. These bros are Canadian Eskimo dogs and would be best suited for a family who live on acreage with lots of room to roam and chase coyotes! Make sure to check out the adoptions page of our website for more details on our program. https://www.snowyowltours.com/adopt-a-husky-hero/

Day 1 for the rookie guides is on the books! Feeding dogs, stacking wood, and our daily free run was on the schedule! Day 2 here they come!

Dior having her Sunday snuggle sesh

Everyone’s excited for fresh bedding today. They’ll be ready to hit the hay, or rather, the straw tonight!

Can ya feel the love? Juniper was sure feeing it with manager Will! @calebhphotography

Opening day announcement! Guys! Do you see what we see?! That’s right, fresh snow! Our trails are looking nice and we are excited to welcome guests back beginning December 3rd to reconnect with adventure To request a reservation visit our website! https://www.snowyowltours.com/con/reservation-request-form/

Anyone else have that one friend? Apparently Burlap didn’t get the social distancing memo and Savage feels a certain type of way about it! @calebhphotography

There’s a lot of pre-winter preparation that goes into making sure that our tours run smoothly all season long. Here is owner, Jereme, and senior instructor, Kurt, along with trusty companion and wannabe sled dog Nosler, putting in the dog boxes at our overnight winter camp. Our 2 day/1 night Ghost of Fortune Mountain tour is a Destination Canada Signature Experience and is the ultimate winter adventure! While these dog boxes are sent to site well before any tours, all other ...equipment, gear and necessities, which includes fresh wood shavings for all the dog boxes, are taken to the camp while guests enjoy their first full day of dog sledding. At the end of their day, guests will arrive to a fully functional winter camp equipped with top of the line @thenorthface gear and a prepped and ready to cook dinner! These tours operate later in our season, typically during February and March, so you can see we really have to get a jump on things!

Bear, our so bear-y sweet boy! This special guy came to us from a kennel in Ontario. While he can be quite the shy guy with strangers, once he warms up to you he sure is a lover!

Booooop! Nose boops courtesy of Aspen to Scrimshaw

The sweetest of peas! If you’ve spent any time around our operations you know that there’s a very specific way we speak to our dogs! This high pitched baby talk is how we normally speak to them and as you can see Rebel and Maiden just love it!

For husky hero Gouda, a perfect sunrise is as gouda as it gets!

Just like humans some members of our pack have allergies A few of our husky heroes have developed a sensitivity to straw, which we use as bedding during the late fall and winter months. To accommodate their health needs and ensure their highest comfort we’ve put guide, and resident handy man, Derrick to work! He’s fabricated insulated panels that fit nicely along the inside of the dogs’ houses. We also add fresh pine and cedar shavings and change them regularly to give them that extra coziness over the winter months.

Today we honour and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice and acknowledge the courage of those who still serve The Act of Remembrance They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.... At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. We will remember them. See more

Gearing up We will be ready as soon as Mother Nature decides to bless us with enough snow!

What an honour it was to work with this dedicated crew! Breaking records and saving lives!

Phoenix @calebhphotography

This view never gets old

Adoption Update! - Peanut Couch potato or should we say couch Peanut? Since hanging up her harness Peanut can now be found napping on the couch, showing off her new ball and living her best retirement life!... Even though members of our pack may leave us and find new furever homes, we always appreciate updates on how our family member is doing. We sure do miss you PP! But we are so glad you’re enjoying your retirement!

Some of our new staff has started which means A LOT of introductions. With more than 170 4-legged co-workers, these folks have a lot of names and furry faces to remember Free run is a great time to put our rookies to the test. You’ll find our senior staff pointing out dogs and yelling, Who’s this?!, just to test them!

Staying safe in style! Thanks to our friends @sunsetalpine for hooking us up with these comfortable masks. Interested in knowing how we are handling COVID-19 this upcoming winter? Check out our website for all the details. The health and safety of our guests is our top priority! https://www.snowyowltours.com//how-were-dealing-with-covi/

It’s hard to believe that this photo was taken just one week ago! Mother Nature always likes to tease us with October snow, but alas, it has all melted and was near 20 degrees Celsius today We will continue to check all our equipment and prepare our gear for when winter decides to stick around ... Our anticipated opening day is December 1st! @calebhphotography

Heeelllooooo Movember, from Mr. Moustache himself, Cobra!

Wishing everyone a very SpoOoOky Halloween! Husky Hero: Morticia Addams @calebhphotography

The ever handsome, ever sensitive, Conan You’d never guess he’s 13 years young. Now in his retirement, his days are filled with keeping a careful watch over kennel chores and snoozing on the couch! Are you interested in giving one of our husky heroes the retirement home of their dreams? Check out our adoption program page on our website https://www.snowyowltours.com/adopt-a-husky-hero/

Hey guys, did you hear?! Our friends at The Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola are opening today, the earliest in their history! Wish I could be out there shredding the gnar - Reaper Wishing all our winter adventure buddies a successful season

Rise and Shine Did you know our office is open and accepting reservations for this upcoming winter? Book your tour now and let us help you reconnect with adventure! https://www.snowyowltours.com/con/reservation-request-form/

Enjoying the October snow while it lasts! Warmer temperatures are forecasted for this week. Our pack can’t wait to hit the trail, so everyone keep those fingers crossed for cooler temps and more snow!

Happy Sunday from this handsome sir, Thanos!

Instructor Driven Sleds One of the changes that we will implement this season will be to instructor driven sleds. In previous seasons we have allowed our guests to drive in tandem with their instructor. This season, at the strong recommendation by Alberta Health Services, we have decided that we will not allow tandem driving with our instructors, as it does not allow for proper social distancing. So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!

Kiss kiss! Fender and Marilyn couldn’t help themselves today during free run. Just spreading the love

We have some real sassy ladies in our pack!

We aren’t the only ones excited about all this snow and cold!