Dog Sledding in Yellowknife: Meet the Team & Ride

An hour riding behind a working dog team through snow-filled trails

Dog sledding in Yellowknife is a one-hour activity where you ride behind a team of sled dogs through winter trails, meet the mushers and their dogs, and return to a cabin for warm beverages and homemade bannock while learning about dog mushing history and Indigenous traditions. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Each sled carries two to four guests.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Yellowknife accommodation and a drive to the dog sledding venue. Once there, you'll meet the dog team before departure: time to pet them and take pictures with the musher. Then you're on the sled as the dogs pull you through snow-filled trails in the surrounding landscape. The ride itself lasts roughly an hour, moving at the pace the dogs set.

Back at the cabin, you'll sit with the mushing family over warm tea and homemade bannock while they share the history and traditions of dog mushing, including stories tied to Indigenous practices in the region. A fur display is part of the cabin time. You're free to photograph the dogs, the family, and the setting before the return drive to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Yellowknife.
• dog sledding through winter trails.
• warm beverages and homemade bannock in the cabin.
• time to photograph the dogs and mushing family.
• stories about dog mushing history and Indigenous traditions.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Under 11: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Yellowknife Vacations

Is this one for you?The ride itself is one hour at the pace the dogs naturally set, so it suits travelers looking for an active but not strenuous winter experience. The cabin time afterward gives you a chance to warm up and hear from the mushers without rushing.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the actual dog sledding ride?

The sled ride through the trails takes roughly an hour, with additional time before and after for meeting the dogs and spending time in the cabin.

What's included in the dog sledding tour?

Dog sledding, hotel pickup and drop-off, warm beverages, and homemade bannock are included. The musher also shares stories about dog mushing history and Indigenous traditions during the cabin time.

How many people fit on one dog sled?

Each dog sled holds two to four guests, so you may share the ride with other travelers or book privately if your group fills the sled.

Do I need to bring winter clothing?

You'll need to dress warmly for the ride. If you don't have winter gear, rental shops in Yellowknife can provide jackets, pants, and other cold-weather clothing before your tour.

What happens if I'm not comfortable around dogs?

You'll meet and pet the dogs before the ride begins, so you can get comfortable with them. The musher is experienced with all travelers and can answer any questions about the team.