Dog Sledding with the Kids In Whistler, B.C.
This was by far our favorite winter activity in Whistler. Dog sledding has always been on my bucket list and I was so happy to have the chance to finally do it!
The dogsledding was about a 25 minute drive from Whistler Village to the Blackcomb Dog Sled Base. Blackcomb Dogsledding offers a shuttle to pick you up from certain hotels in the Village but we opted to drive ourselves since we had a rental to have more flexibility on stops before and after the activity. Click here for directions.
Look out for the Dogsled & Snowshoe signs from Blackcomb Dogsled to find the meeting point. Enter the yurt to warm up and check-in for your activity. The safety brief will also occur here where one of the guides will go through some history of the site’s dogsledding and answer any questions.
Dogsledding is great for children ages 3 and up. The company only allows a max of 3 on a sled, 2 adults and a small child. They were pretty strict with this so we split up into two dog sleds and paid for the two. The activity lasts around 1.5 hours (45-55 minutes on sled) and at the time was $579 for 1-2 people per sled, $659 if there are 2 people and 1 small child (make sure you call or check their website for updated pricing and weight information). It was so easy to book online and availability is live on their site.
We arrived 15 minutes before our tour time began and signed waivers for each participant, had a safety briefing, and were off to meet the dogs! Based on the weights and drivers, they chose the team of dogs for each group. Once we said hi to the dogs, we got into our respective sleds and were off.
We were met with so much excitement from the dogs it was contagious. The ride started with an exhilarating rush of cold air on our faces and ice being flicked into the air as the dogs happily ran. Their excited barks were melodic to any dog lover.
During our ride, we got to stop at the look out point and take photos and hang out with the dogs. The Canadian wilderness is absolutely breathtaking and it was so nice to be out there. After some bonding time with the dogs and letting the dogs have a quick break, we were dogsledding again. The dog musher also gave me the chance to drive the sled with him which I highly recommend trying! Driving added a different element of thrill and fun to the activity.
Showing the dogs some love during one of their breaks. The dogs were so friendly and playful to all of us and were especially great with the kids. It was nice to enjoy the Canadian wilderness with these beauties, yes, the kids too!
As the dogs finished their route through the forested trail, the dogsleds stationed back where they began and we were given the opportunity to give each dog a treat from the dog musher. I let my girls feed their dogs since they absolutely loved them. The dogs were so well behaved and all so sweet to the girls. I definitely would go again, the staff was so kind and informative. Dogsledding in Whistler was a perfect family friendly winter activity outdoors.
Make sure you wear waterproof/snow boots or you may borrow some from their yurt.
The site was more remote so there was no running water or flushing toilets so be sure to use the restroom ahead of time.
There was a professional photographer that took some photos at the beginning of the ride which was a nice touch. I only wish they went out with the sleds to get more variety of photos rather than just near the parking lot/starting point. Files of the photos were sold at the end of the dogsled rides. The quality was good and was a great memory to keep with us.
// Comments are closed //