Canada - Dogsled Quebec (8 days)
An exciting 4-day dog sledding safari in the Canadian wilderness, our itinerary is left flexible to account for local conditions. Full instruction is provided, so no previous experience is necessary. A good level of fitness is required and a willingness to participate in all aspects of husky care is essential. We also take in the highlights of winter Montreal and Quebec City.
Art of Mushing
From the colourful town of Montreal, we head out to the
Mauricie region of Eastern Quebec to begin our husky adventure. An area
renowned for its splendid forest covered mountains, frozen lakes and
waterways, all brushed with a generous covering of deep, white snow. In the
hands of our expert guides, we will quickly master the techniques required
to guide our dog teams through this pristine wilderness.
Dog Sledding Safari
Travelling on average about 20-30 kilometres per day, our
journey through this spectacular white landscape should bring us a sense of
the beauty and isolation of this remote region. In the evenings, after
taking care of the dogs, we can relax in our rustic wilderness cabins and
enjoy delicious local specialities such as caribou (reindeer) stew and
maple syrup pancakes, all prepared by our guides.
Quebec City & Icehotel
At the end of our 4-day safari, we head via the world
famous Icehotel (open from mid-Jan onwards) to Quebec City, beautifully
located on the banks of the St Lawrence, this historic town positively
comes alive in the winter months. Here we have a free day to try some
alternative winter activities such as snowshowing, snowmobiling or skiing
as well as the chance to unwind with a spa and massage treatment
(optional).
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An exciting 4-day dog sledding safari in the Canadian
wilderness, our itinerary is left flexible to account for local conditions.
Full instruction is provided, so no previous experience is necessary. A
good level of fitness is required and a willingness to participate in all
aspects of husky care and help with some camp chores is essential
1 Join the tour in Montreal.
- Days 2/5 Dog sledding adventure We waste no time meeting our dogs and learning the art of mushing from our expert guides. We aim to cover about 20-30kms per day, following specially maintained tracks and forest trails, all the time keeping a lookout for local wildlife such as caribou that may cross our path. Our first and last nights are spent at a comfortable lodge, while the middle 2 nights are in rustic wilderness lodges. On our final day of mushing we head back to the lodge and the afternoon is free to try snowshoeing or cross-country ski-ing (all equipment provided).
- Days 6/7 Icehotel & Quebec City Driving via the exquisite Icehotel (under construction Dec and early Jan) on our way to Quebec, there's time to enjoy this lively town and try some alternative winter activities. Finally we drive back to Montreal.
- Day 8 Tour ends in Montreal.
Operated by Explore Worldwide (DQ)
Departures: December to March
- Contact us for more information, current costs and to make a booking on this small group adventure