Snowy Owl Sled Dog Kennel was created in 1983 by Connie Arsenault who's passion for the sport has created this family legacy. Three years prior to this Connie had become involved in the sled
dog sport while residing in William Switzer Provincial Park near Jasper, Alberta:

Dog Sledding is one of Canada´s oldest official sports. It became an official sport in 1908 B.H. (before hockey), in Canada´s Yukon Territory. Of course, it really began thousands of years prior to this! Our Native North Americans such as the Canadian Indian and Inuit tribes were the foremost peoples to use the huskies in an interdependent relationship. In fact, the horses which are featured in most of our North American movies are not native to North America.

Horses were introduced through Texas into this continent by the Spaniards. When our Native ancestors first observed a horse they labeled them "Spirit Dog" or "Elk Dog". The dog had been such a principal part of their lifestyle in both summer and winter for over 3,000 years! More
recently our vast Canadian panorama was charted and explored using these magnificent huskies that belonged to our Native Canadians and Inuit. The main reason these Canadian northern breeds
were chosen was that other breeds of dogs could not withstand the terrain and climate that the original Indian and Eskimo Dogs commanded. Some of these blood lines are still used today. Snowy Owl Sled Dog Kennel prefers the companionship of this type of husky over "pure" or "show quality" dogs.

There are many reasons for our fondness to the use of Canadian Indian or Canadian Eskimo Dogs. One reason is that we and our predecessors never bred them for their looks, but for performance
and intelligence as it relates to survival and trekking in our majestic, pristine Canadian north. Canadian Eskimo Dogs for example have totally distinct inherent characteristics which differ from other huskies especially when it comes to their ancestral knowledge of the ice conditions and wildlife detection.

Prepare to meet Canada's "True North, Strong & Free," led by our beautiful, world class husky teams from the renowned Snowy Owl crew. Join Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours' exceptional guides
and instructors for a wide variety of exciting dog sledding adventures on the edge of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada.

Choose from two hour, four hour, full day, moonlight and overnight dog sledding trips geared for individuals, families or groups - no experience necessary. Experience the chill and excitement of driving a team of Canadian Huskies in our majestic Rocky Mountain wilderness and let us take
you on a magical journey through Canada's past.

Transportation from all hotels in Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and Kananaskis are available. Ask your reservations representative for more details and rates.

All tour pricing includes transportation from Banff or Canmore.