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Climb into a sled and feel the team surge across Great Slave Lake as mushers share stories of the Dene relationship with sled dogs. This two-hour outing pairs a 25-minute ride with kennel time, bannock and hot drinks—perfect for newcomers to winter adventure.
Climb into a sled and feel the team surge across Great Slave Lake as mushers share stories of the Dene relationship with sled dogs. This two-hour outing pairs a 25-minute ride with kennel time, bannock and hot drinks—perfect for newcomers to winter adventure.
Snow hisses beneath the sled as you settle into the runners and the lead dog leans into the wind. The landscape is a wide white plain—Great Slave Lake frozen into a silver field—broken only by the low dark of spruce and the silhouettes of distant hills. For about 25 minutes you move with the team: the dogs’ breath rising in clouds, the musher’s calm commands, and the subtle give of the sled on packed snow.
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Operated by North of 60 Aurora Adventures · Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Snow hisses beneath the sled as you settle into the runners and the lead dog leans into the wind. The landscape is a wide white plain—Great Slave Lake frozen into a silver field—broken only by the low dark of spruce and the silhouettes of distant hills. For about 25 minutes you move with the team: the dogs’ breath rising in clouds, the musher’s calm commands, and the subtle give of the sled on packed snow.
This ride sits on land shaped by the Canadian Shield and the seasonal moods of the North. The Dene people have worked with sled dogs for generations, using them for travel, hunting and trade long before mechanized transport arrived. Yellowknife’s Old Town and the frozen expanse of Great Slave Lake frame that history, while modern kennels blend traditional care with contemporary animal welfare practices.
Expect an accessible, sensory-rich outing: meeting the dogs and pups, learning about harnessing and team care, a guided 25-minute run across lake ice, then bannock and hot drinks in a heated tent to warm frozen fingers. The operator provides pickup in a North of 60 coach and keeps group sizes modest for safety.
Practical notes: dress for prolonged cold with insulated layers, waterproof boots and extra batteries for cameras. Follow musher instructions around the kennel—dogs are eager and friendly but focused on their work. The total experience runs about two hours including transport and interpretation; it's family-friendly but not recommended for people with serious back, heart or pregnancy restrictions. Book early in winter season and confirm weather-dependent schedules the day before.
Each sled run lasts approximately 25 minutes; the full experience including transport and time in the tent runs about two hours.
Yes—it's generally family-friendly and listed as suitable for all fitness levels, though infants must sit on a lap and some mobility limitations may apply.
Trips are weather-dependent; operators may cancel for poor conditions and usually offer refunds if canceled at least 24 hours in advance.
Yes—meet-and-greet time with the dogs and pups is included, plus information about their care and role in northern life.
North of 60 Aurora Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Snow hisses beneath the sled as you settle into the runners and the lead dog leans into the wind. The landscape is a wide white plain—Great Slave Lake frozen into a silver field—broken only by the low dark of spruce and the silhouettes of distant hills. For about 25 minutes you move with the team: the dogs’ breath rising in clouds, the musher’s calm commands, and the subtle give of the sled on packed snow.
Snow hisses beneath the sled as you settle into the runners and the lead dog leans into the wind. The landscape is a wide white plain—Great Slave Lake frozen into a silver field—broken only by the low dark of spruce and the silhouettes of distant hills. For about 25 minutes you move with the team: the dogs’ breath rising in clouds, the musher’s calm commands, and the subtle give of the sled on packed snow.
This ride sits on land shaped by the Canadian Shield and the seasonal moods of the North. The Dene people have worked with sled dogs for generations, using them for travel, hunting and trade long before mechanized transport arrived. Yellowknife’s Old Town and the frozen expanse of Great Slave Lake frame that history, while modern kennels blend traditional care with contemporary animal welfare practices.
Expect an accessible, sensory-rich outing: meeting the dogs and pups, learning about harnessing and team care, a guided 25-minute run across lake ice, then bannock and hot drinks in a heated tent to warm frozen fingers. The operator provides pickup in a North of 60 coach and keeps group sizes modest for safety.
Practical notes: dress for prolonged cold with insulated layers, waterproof boots and extra batteries for cameras. Follow musher instructions around the kennel—dogs are eager and friendly but focused on their work. The total experience runs about two hours including transport and interpretation; it's family-friendly but not recommended for people with serious back, heart or pregnancy restrictions. Book early in winter season and confirm weather-dependent schedules the day before.