OT: Looking for Canadian TA to travel to go dogsleeding

[lkohawaii]

Sorry this is off topic but I thought this might be the best way to find someone to help. I'm looking for a TA to help me plan a trip from Edmonton to Jasper to go dogsleeding. I don't think any DU TA's do it or if one of them do please let me know. I'm just so frustrated right now.
Wondering why I'm posting this on the Dis. It's because if I can't get out on miles next X-mas to WDW then I'm going to Edmonton. :dog:

[Mortlives]

If you google 'Edmonton dog-sledding tours', you'll find a number of resources and companies.

Good luck with your planning.

[Pokemom]

You might want to try this website:

[url]www.discoveralberta.com/ToursActivitiesAdventures/DogSledKennelTours/

This site lists several dog sled tours in Alberta. I don't know if you're planning on going to the mountains, or if you want to stay close to Edmonton. The ones closest to Edmonton are in Athabasca & Thorsby (about an hour from Edmonton). Rocky Mountain House and Hinton are about 2 hours away. The scenery would be much nicer in the mountains (Jasper & Banff). You should be able to find websites and e-mail addresses for the companies listed and book directly with them.

[lkohawaii]

You might want to try this website:

[url]www.discoveralberta.com/ToursActivitiesAdventures/DogSledKennelTours/

This site lists several dog sled tours in Alberta. I don't know if you're planning on going to the mountains, or if you want to stay close to Edmonton. The ones closest to Edmonton are in Athabasca & Thorsby (about an hour from Edmonton). Rocky Mountain House and Hinton are about 2 hours away. The scenery would be much nicer in the mountains (Jasper & Banff). You should be able to find websites and e-mail addresses for the companies listed and book directly with them.


thanks Pokemon....I went to that website earlier and couldn't get replies from the companies. That's why I thought maybe I needed a TA. Maybe I'm not using the site right. Is there a way to get in contact with those companies besides calling them. Is that site a TA itself. I couldn't figure that out. Thanks for the help. Every bit of information makes the picture a little clearer.

[Pokemom]

I am not familiar with that site, but it is not a TA. It looks like a 3rd party search site. Pick a few of the companies that sound good, and do a search for that company. Most of them came up with their own websites, that were much better. Another option is to give the phone numbers to a TA and let them call, although why anyone would want to leave Hawaii and go to Edmonton in December is beyond me :)

[lkohawaii]

I am not familiar with that site, but it is not a TA. It looks like a 3rd party search site. Pick a few of the companies that sound good, and do a search for that company. Most of them came up with their own websites, that were much better. Another option is to give the phone numbers to a TA and let them call, although why anyone would want to leave Hawaii and go to Edmonton in December is beyond me :)

I was waiting for someone to ask that. Ever heard of the grass is always greener on the other side. Growing up only hearing about snow I think it's important for my kids to experience snow. We drove up to the mountains one year in L.A. and stayed for a few hours. It's much different to be able to wake up in the morning and look out the window and see snow.

Never thought of searching for the company's name....duh!!!! I'll do that. Thanks.

[Mortlives]

Just make sure you have the right gear for dog-sledding. Coming from Hawaii, you may not realize what a threat winter weather can be. There might be some tour companies who provide proper snowsuits. You may wish to ask that when you're looking into the tours. Don't forget the importance of warm, insulated, waterproof boots and mittens.

Have a great time!

[lkohawaii]

Just make sure you have the right gear for dog-sledding. Coming from Hawaii, you may not realize what a threat winter weather can be. There might be some tour companies who provide proper snowsuits. You may wish to ask that when you're looking into the tours. Don't forget the importance of warm, insulated, waterproof boots and mittens.

Have a great time!

Thanks...do you happen to know of a website or company I can order them from?

[damo]

This company looks good and it is in a beautiful area, Banff: http://www.snowyowltours.com/main.html
There are other dog sled links in the sites below as well.

There are many places in Banff where you could purchase appropriate gear for sledding and other winter sports. What a beautiful December vacation this would be. Here are some links for the Banff Lake Louise area: http://www.banfflakelouise.com/member.html?id=519&catid=14
http://www.banffinfo.com/

Here is a site for winter gear. It is a Canadian company called Mountain Equipment Co-op and they have great stuff:
http://www.mec.ca/index.html