Dog Sledding in Yellowknife: 25-Minute Traditional Sled Ride

Spend 25 minutes behind a dog sled team across the frozen North

A traditional dog sledding activity in Yellowknife where you ride behind a team of sled dogs for approximately 25 minutes across frozen terrain, then return to a warm tent for fresh bannock and hot beverages. The full outing runs about two hours and includes hotel pickup, a meet-and-greet with the dogs beforehand, and an English-speaking guide who explains the deep historical bond between the Dene people and their sled teams. An optional 30-minute axe-throwing add-on is available at checkout.

The experience

The ride itself lasts about 25 minutes, gliding across a frozen lake as part of a tradition that has shaped northern life for generations. Before you step onto the sled, you'll meet the dogs and learn what their role means to the Dene people and the region, not a sport, but a working partnership forged over centuries. The dogs are energetic and accustomed to the work. The guide explains their importance as you prepare for the run.

After the sled ride, you'll head into a cozy tent where fresh bannock and hot drinks wait. This is the warming-up part, and it gives you time to process what you've just done while eating food made in the traditional way. The whole outing takes about two hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, so it fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming the whole day.

A North of 60 Aurora Adventure coach picks you up from your hotel and brings you back, so you don't need to arrange transport. The guide speaks English and stays with the group throughout. If you want to add 30 minutes of axe throwing at the end, you can choose that option at checkout for an extra fee.

What’s included

• Approximately 25 minutes on a traditional dog sled across frozen terrain.
• meet and greet with the sled dogs and pups.
• learning about the Dene relationship with sled dogs.
• fresh bannock and hot drinks in a warm tent after your ride.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in a North of 60 Aurora Adventure coach.
• English-speaking guide throughout the activity.

Options for this experience

2 options

Dog Sledding Adventure in Yellowknife, Traditional StyleGuide in English · Available from 1 Dec · 13:00Pickup is included

Dog sled with 30 minutes of axe throwingGuide in English · Available from 1 Dec · 13:00Dog sledding with an axe throwing session: add 30 minutes of axe throwing at the end of our dog sledding tour. Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by North of 60 Aurora Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want dog sledding as a standalone 25-minute experience. Choose the axe-throwing add-on if you'd rather stay on-site longer and combine two activities in one outing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the actual dog sled ride?

The sled ride lasts approximately 25 minutes, with the full activity taking about two hours including the meet-and-greet, the ride itself, and time warming up in the tent afterward.

What happens before and after the sled ride?

You'll meet and greet the dogs and pups before the ride, learning about their role in Dene culture and northern life. After you return, you warm up in a cozy tent with fresh bannock and hot beverages.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, a North of 60 Aurora Adventure coach picks you up from your hotel and returns you there after the activity.

Can I add axe throwing to this experience?

An optional 30-minute axe-throwing add-on is available at checkout for CAD 15 per person if you want to extend your time in the North.

What should I know about the dogs?

The sled dogs are energetic, working animals with deep historical ties to the Dene people. Your guide will explain their importance to northern life and culture during the meet-and-greet before your ride.