Kingmik Dog Sled Tours

About Kingmik Dog Sled Tours

You won't find a dog sled tour operator with deeper roots in the backcountry than Kingmik. This outfit runs genuine sled dog operations, not theme park rides, which means you're working with animals trained for serious mountain work. The dogs here are athletes, and you'll feel the difference the moment you step into a basket behind a team that knows what it's doing.

Expect to run 8 to 15 kilometers depending on which tour you book. You'll either ride as a passenger or drive your own team, which takes real effort but gives you direct control over the sled. The experience includes time with the dogs before and after the run so you understand these aren't props. Tours depart from their Lake Louise operation and run from late December through March when snow conditions hold.

Book early in the season if you want a weekend slot. January and February fill fast, but conditions are most reliable then. The main trade-off is that dog sledding demands serious winter comfort – you'll be exposed to cold and wind for hours. This works best if you're genuinely interested in the dogs and the sport itself, not just collecting photos.