The 15 Best Dog Sledding & Winter Tours in Canada

1.Whistler Wilderness Run Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

Follow a local guide through Whistler’s snowy backcountry on a three-hour snowmobile outing for confident beginners and intermediate riders. You’ll learn the basics, ride forest trails and frozen lakes, pause for photos, and return to Carleton Lodge by shuttle. Guides such as Kyle, Brock, and Tom have earned strong praise.

“Nate was an awesome guide and explained everything perfectly. Had a blast, would love to do it again”

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2.2 Hour Wilderness Adventure Snowmobile Tour in Whistler

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $202

Ride guided backcountry trails through Brandywine and Callaghan valleys, with views of Black Tusk and Mount Fee. Blackcomb Snowmobile Ltd provides winter gear, instruction, a hot drink, snack, scenic stops, and a cabin or dome visit. Guides such as Eden, Vince, and Josh are praised for patient instruction.

“Amazing experience! Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful and our guide, Nate, was awesome! A perfect way to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday and Christmas Eve. Thank you!”

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3.Callaghan Cruiser Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet at Carlton Lodge in Whistler Village, then ride 20 to 25 minutes to Callaghan Valley for training, warm gear, and a guided snowmobile trip. Wide trails lead through snowy forest to the NorthAir gold mine. Guides such as Brendan, Alejandro, Georgia, and Marie have helped first-timers find their pace.

“This was the highlight of our USA/Canada trip. Our guide was so good and made it so fun. Maybe because he was Australian like us and had the same since of humour. Needless to say I would recommend this tour as you see things on top of a snow filled mountain you just don't see everyday. A must while in Whistler!!”

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4.Guided Snowmobile Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120

Learn to ride a Skidoo Sport Ace 600 during a guided snowmobile trip outside Yellowknife. After indoor instruction and winter gear fitting, you’ll cover about 16 km across frozen lakes and forest trails. Guides such as Leon and Gabriel provide patient coaching, heated helmets, photo help, and hotel pickup.

“We had such a great experience Leon was so friendly and helpful he made our experience so much more enjoyable”

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5.Medicine Trail Snowshoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Meet at Carlton Lodge at 2:30 pm for a three-hour guided snowshoe outing in Callaghan Valley. You’ll follow an old trapper’s route beneath cedar, fir, and hemlock, hear local stories, try medicinal-herb tea, and enjoy snacks. Snowshoes, shuttle transport, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“What a wonderful day in nature. Our guide was attuned to our various skill levels. She exuded great sense of wonder and appreciation of the surroundings and had many great stories.”

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6.Guided Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 214 reviews · 1h 30m · from $151

Drive a snowmobile through the snowy trails of Saint-Jean-de-l’Île-d’Orléans, about an hour from Quebec City. Antoine leads the 90-minute ride in French and English, teaches beginners the controls, and may pause to explain maple syrup production. Two people share each machine and can switch drivers.

“The whole experience was excellent, Antoine was friendly, knowledgeable and all round a great guide. His wife kitted us out in our snowmobiling gear, boots and gloves. Antoine explained everything in English and French for those on the tour. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour.”

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7.Laurentians: Snowmobile Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 81 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Meet your bilingual guide at Outdoor Logistik, gear up, and ride an Expedition 900 ACE through Laurentian trails. Choose a 2, 4, or 6-hour outing, with guides such as John, Jonathan, Rafael, and Joey leading recent tours. Expect photo stops, cold-weather clothing, and a $3,000 card deposit.

“Here from Tennessee and I must say it was an awesome experience overall. The snowmobile tour was a lot of fun, the trails were beautiful, and the guide was friendly and made everything easy to follow. Great way to explore the area would definitely recommend.”

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8.Snowshoe Through Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $105

Meet Paul or Arman in downtown Vancouver for a five-hour mountain outing near Cypress and other winter areas. You’ll ride up, learn snowshoe skills, follow forest trails, stop for hot cocoa and a snack, and return by early afternoon. Gear and transport are included.

“Paul is the best tour guide for this activity! The weather was super windy & snowy however he was awesome at keeping everything running smoothly and fun. Due to the weather, my partner started to get super cold. Paul gladly offered his windbreaker to get her out of the cold to get warm quicker. He was so prepared with multiple warmer packs, hot chocolate & granola bars. As well he was super considerate to all skill levels out on the trail. Would 100% recommend!”

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9.Jacques-Cartier National Park: Skiing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 hours · from $108

Meet your guide in Quebec City, ride to Jacques-Cartier National Park, and learn ski-shoeing on quiet snowy trails. Gear, poles, lunch, hot chocolate, park fees, and transport are included. Guides such as Victor and Lorenzo explain Quebec forest life, park history, and beginner techniques in English or French.

“j'ai découvert le ski-raquette, activité que je ne connaissais pas et j'ai beaucoup apprécié. Elle m'a permis de découvrir également le telemark. Nous avons eu très beau temps avec un bel enneigement et le groupe était très sympathique. Merci à Lorenzo pour ses explications très complètes. J'espère que j'aurai l'occasion de pratiquer de nouveau cette activité.”

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10.Skiing (Hok Ski) Excursion in Jacques-Cartier National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Quebec City to Jacques-Cartier National Park for a four-hour Ski-Hok lesson and trek. Your guide, including instructors such as Levi, Lorenzo, or Vicky, supplies the gear, teaches the basics, serves lunch and hot chocolate, and leads you through snowy forest trails.

“It was super fun. Levis, our guide, was great, very helpful and patient with the beginners. The park is beautiful--make sure you bring hand and feet warmers!”

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11.Fire Man Guided Snowshoe Tour in Mont-Tremblant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Start at Mont-Tremblant’s activity centre for a two-hour guided forest walk. Guides such as Alex and Richard fit your snowshoes, share Québécois stories, point out wildlife tracks, and build a fire on the snow. The route suits beginners, but some uphill sections can be strenuous.

“Our Guide Alex was absolutely amazing . Very educated and made the experience fun! Loved the fire @ the end”

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12.15 min. Tadoussac: Snowmobile Expedition in Saguenay Fjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 90 minutes - 6 hours · from $90

From Sacré-Coeur, you’ll learn the basics, gear up, and follow a professional guide through snowy Côte-Nord or Saguenay terrain to a viewpoint over the fjord. Choose a 90-minute initiation, half-day, or full-day ride. Guides may include Benjamin or Sébastien, with warm clothing available to rent.

“Un immense merci a Benjamin pour sa gentillesse et ses explications nous avons passé un super moment”

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13.Guided Skiing in Quebec Forests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 12 hours · from $432

Travel from Montreal with North Adventures for a guided ski day in Mont-Tremblant, Saint-Bruno, or Mont Sutton. Your small group gets transport, equipment, helmet, winter accessories, instruction, and a level-appropriate mountain pass. Guides including Alejandro, Xabier, and Manuel teach in English, French, or Spanish.

“We had an incredible experience with our guide, Alejandro! From start to finish, he went above and beyond to ensure our day was unforgettable. We missed our scheduled pick-up time, but Alejandro was understanding and went out of his way to turn around and pick us up at a later time. He was incredibly patient and made sure we had plenty of time to enjoy every aspect of our adventure, from learning new skills to skiing down the mountain. He even made sure we had time to eat and relax before heading back to our hotel. Alejandro’s professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail made this tour exceptional. We couldn’t have…”

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14.Cross Country Skiing Lesson with Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $146

Meet Shauna or another English-speaking local guide at Lake Louise for a five-hour beginner or refresher lesson, followed by a guided ski tour. The group is limited to four, and you will practice falling, getting up, gliding, and stopping before exploring the trails.

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15.Private Singhampton Caves Snowshoe, Collingwood/Blue Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53Best value

Walk 5 km through mature forest to the open-to-sky Singhampton Caves with a private guide such as Lisa or Sue. Expect 2.5 to 3 hours, winter conditions, an uphill escarpment section, flexible pacing, and hot chocolate before returning to the start.

“Our guide Lisa was amazing and made our hike unforgettable. Thank you very much Lisa, we will be back for summer hike😊😊”

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