Mountain Musher Tour - Spray Lakes

Winter Dogsledding — The Mountain Musher (2-Hour Tour)

Be a musher for the day on frozen Spray Lakes.

Set out across the ice and snow of Spray Lakes in Kananaskis for Mad Dogs & Englishmen’s classic two-hour dogsled adventure. After a friendly 30-minute orientation on dog handling, equipment, and trail etiquette, you’ll meet the team and head onto the trail for about 1¼ hours of sled time with photo stops along the way. Cap it all off with hot chocolate and home-baked cookies at the finish. Small-group format, hands-on vibe, and jaw-dropping valley views make this a winter memory-maker.

What’s Included

  • 30-min pre-tour orientation (dog handling, equipment, safety)
  • ~1¼ hrs on the trail with scenic stops (total tour ~2 hrs)
  • Hot chocolate & home-baked cookies
  • Friendly guides and plenty of time for dog cuddles and photos

Booking within 48 hours? Please call us directly at (403) 675-3900 to check availability. 

Trip Details:

  • Location: Spray Lakes, Kananaskis (near Canmore)
  • Group Style: Small groups; hands-on experience
  • Typical Departures: Morning & afternoon (e.g., 10:00 a.m. / 2:00 p.m.)
  • Good to Know: Dress warmly (ski wear works great — jacket/pants, gloves, goggles). Guests usually meet at the trailhead 15 minutes before departure.

Driving Directions:

The meeting point is at Spray Lakes, Kananaskis. From Canmore, follow signage to Canmore Nordic Centre, then continue south on Hwy 742 (Spray Lakes Road/Smith Dorrien) to the north end of Spray Lake (TransAlta Dam). Continue east side of the lake, pass Driftwood Boat Launch, then approx. 2.5 km further to the pull-out/parking area marked with a small sign; dog trucks will be parked nearby. Self-drive only — no public transport into trailhead.

Why We Love It:

Real mushing, real mountains. You can relax in the sled or take a turn on the runners (conditions/guide discretion), with huge Spray Lakes vistas and a cozy treat at the end.

Travel time: ~35 mins from Canmore; ~1h from Banff; ~1h 45 from Calgary.

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