Dog Sledding Whitehorse, Yukon | 46 Huskies, Your Own Team

“Beautiful scenery, perfect dogs and great guides. We did the 5 day tour and it was amazing if you like nature and dogs this is an experience of a lifetime.”

Cice J.February 2026 · Couple · 5-day tourTripAdvisor

“Amazing day trip, this location has vast views that Whitehorse kennels may not necessarily have. Wonderful guides and felt like family and not just a business. The tour itself is not a walk in the park, definitely got my adrenaline pumped!”

Larry WongMarch 2026 · Day tripGoogle

“An incredible family experience in the Yukon! Bertrand made a dream come true, one we had had ever since we arrived in Canada!”

Quentin LeveauDecember 2025 · FamilyGoogle · Translated from French

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Boreal Kennels

A family, 46 huskies, the Yukon.

Meet Bertrand → Plan your trip →

Boreal Kennels is a family-run outfitter in Carcross, 70 km south of Whitehorse, between Bennett Lake and the mountains. The historic White Pass Trail of the Klondike Gold Rush runs right past our trails.

It was founded by Bertrand Bellencourt, a professional wilderness guide who has led dog sledding expeditions since 2001. Our 46 Alaskan and Siberian huskies live, train and run on the trails around our home: most were born here, and all of them stay with us for life.

Small groups, your own dog team from the very first hour, and the whole winter in front of you. Fly into Whitehorse and we take care of the rest, with pickup in downtown Whitehorse for every tour.

Wilderness camp with sleds, wall tent and snowmobile

Bertrand holding one of his white huskies

Chinook and Giro, husky puppies born at the kennel

Two huskies resting on straw under frosted branches

Your own team

From your very first hour, you take the handlebar yourself, behind four to six huskies. Here, you are the musher.

25 years in the North

Bertrand has led expeditions since 2001. Every guide holds a first aid certificate and knows these trails by heart.

Dogs for life

Our huskies are named, known and loved. Most were born at the kennel, and none of them ever leaves the family.

Small and responsible

Small groups, quiet trails, nothing left behind. Fully insured, and members of the Yukon tourism associations.

Yukon winter tours near Whitehorse

Choose your adventure.

Half a day or a full day on the sled, half a day on a snowmobile or both, a night in a wilderness camp or three days on the trail. All tours start from our kennel in Carcross, with pickup available in downtown Whitehorse. Dreaming of something longer? We build it with you.

Two dog teams on a frozen lake below snowy mountains

Half day · Full day

Dog sledding

Drive a team of 4 to 6 huskies on forest trails and frozen lakes.

From $290 CAD+ 5% GSTSee the tour →

Half day

Snowmobile

Your own machine, or two to a seat, across the frozen lakes and forest trails.

From $295 CAD+ 5% GSTSee the tour →

Loaded sled behind a snowmobile on a frozen lake

Combo · Full day

Dog sledding + Snowmobile

Half a day behind your huskies, half a day on a snowmobile. Up to 4 guests.

$625 CAD+ 5% GSTSee the tour →

Campfire and heated tent at a wilderness camp

2 days · 1 night

Overnight dog sledding

Mush your own team to a wilderness camp and watch the sky for the aurora.

$995 CAD+ 5% GSTSee the tour →

Dog team at dawn on a frozen lake, Southern Lakes

3 days · 2 nights

3-day dog sledding

Three days in the backcountry: when mushing becomes a rhythm.

$1,525 CAD+ 5% GSTSee the tour →

Three travellers walking on a frozen lake below the mountains

On request

Custom adventures

Your trip, built with Bertrand. Several days on the trail, a night under the aurora, a film crew on location: tell us what you have in mind and we will make it happen.

5, 7 days or moreA true expedition with your own team, nights in wilderness camps, at the pace you choose. Your guide sets the route with the snow and the weather. Multi-day expeditions →
Sled, aurora & snowmobileAn afternoon of dog sledding, a night at a lodge to watch for the northern lights, then a morning on a snowmobile. Northern lights →
Film & photo productionsShooting in the region? Locations, dog teams, guides, logistics and safety for crews working in the southern Yukon.

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Autumn · before the snow

Husky buggy tours

Before the first snowfall, the huskies train on wheels. Sit in the buggy right behind the team, along forest trails and lakeshores. A favourite with families.

$185 CAD+ 5% GSTSee the tour →

Husky team and training buggy on a sandy trail by a lake below the Yukon mountains

Bertrand holding Cady, his lead dog, in the snow — Bertrand and Cady, his lead dog

Safety & dog welfare

Safe for you, good for the dogs.

Your safety

A safety briefing at the kennel before every departure, and your guide with you on the trail at all times.
Guides with a first aid certificate. Bertrand is a Wilderness First Responder and an Emergency Medical Responder.
Routes chosen each day according to snow, ice and weather, with the cold-weather gear your guide asks you to wear.
Fully insured, and members of the Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon.

Our dogs’ welfare

46 Alaskan and Siberian huskies, most born at the kennel. Around the age of 10 they retire, and stay with us: 6 retirees live at the kennel today.
Followed by a veterinary clinic in Whitehorse: regular check-ups, vaccinations and a health check before every season.
Teams are planned every day around each dog’s character and strengths, for their physical and mental well-being, with a carefully organized rotation.
Two meals a day in winter, including a hot soup of ground meat and high-quality kibble.
Below −35 °C, or −30 °C with wind, tours are shortened or cancelled to protect the dogs.

Meet the dogs →

Good to know.

How far is Boreal Kennels from Whitehorse?

Our kennel is in Carcross, 45 minutes south of Whitehorse by road. A transfer from downtown Whitehorse is available for $53 CAD per person, all taxes included, with pickup at 9 am for morning tours and 1 pm for afternoon tours. Travel info →

Can beginners drive a dog sled?

Yes, no experience is needed. After a safety briefing at the kennel, you drive the sled yourself behind a team of four to six huskies, and your guide stays with you on the trail. Dog sledding tours →

When is the best time for dog sledding in the Yukon?

The winter season runs from December 1 to April 5, depending on snow, and multi-day trips from January 1. February and March bring longer days and are often the most pleasant months. In autumn, before the snow, we run husky buggy tours.

Is dog sledding suitable for children?

Yes: from 5 years old on the half day and from 12 years old on the full day. Child prices are $185 CAD for the half day and $225 CAD for the full day, + 5% GST. To drive a snowmobile, you must be at least 16 and hold a valid driver’s licence.

How do you look after your sled dogs?

Our 46 huskies are followed by a veterinary clinic in Whitehorse, with regular check-ups, vaccinations and a health check before every season. In winter they get two meals a day, including a hot soup of ground meat and high-quality kibble. Teams are planned every day around each dog’s character and strengths, with a careful rotation, and below −35 °C (−30 °C with wind) tours are shortened or cancelled for the dogs.

What happens to retired sled dogs?

They stay with us. Our huskies retire around the age of 10 and live out their lives at the kennel: 6 retirees live here today.

What should I wear for dog sledding?

Warm layers, never cotton next to the skin, with a neck warmer, warm mitts and winter boots: temperatures are often between −15 °C and −30 °C. Expedition-grade parkas, boots and mitts can be rented in Whitehorse at Aurora Outfitters. For a complete checklist, see the Cold Weather Travel Guide by our partner Terre Nord.

Will I see the northern lights?

The aurora season runs from late August to mid-April. No one can guarantee them, but our overnight and 3-day trips, at a wilderness camp far from any lights, give you the best chances. Northern lights & dog sledding →

Yukon dog sledding& snowmobile near Whitehorse