On the trails of the Huskies
Alone with your team of dogs, a peaceful silence surrounds you. as you speedily travel through out of this world scenery. Truly an unforgettable experience! Pure Vacations Marcelle and Gilles, our dogsledding experts, will make this once-in-a-life-time adventure a reality. Both nature lovers, they live with their 60 dogs in the St-Maurice Wildlife Reserve, a magnificent area in the middle of the Canadian Shield, still only 2 ½ hours from Montreal. It is not surprising that this Reserve is one of the best kept secrets within the Musher community.
Fans of every kind of Snow activity come and take advantage of the exceptional conditions available in Québec! With an average annual snowfall of 10 ft. from November to April, it's Pure Vacations bliss! Every winter in Québec, a million people enjoy themselves to the fullest on the ski slopes or the thousands of Snow trails and frozen rivers and lakes. Some 90 hills await the skiers and boarders, most of them near Québec City or Montréal (in the Laurentian Mountains and the Eastern Townships).
Québec is truly a unique land in North America. Unique for its geography, its history and its culture, which together have forged its bold and exuberant identity. Simply put, Québec is warmth, absolute authenticity and intensity, all within easy reach on the east coast of Canada.
Deeply rooted in the soil of North America and fiercely proud of its French heritage, Québec is a delightful blend of the Old and New World. Its enthusiastic and friendly people are known for their passion, spontaneity and unique joie de vivre.
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(DS-9271-P) |
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Return Airport transfers to and from |
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4 Nights Accommodation |
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Winter outer gear during the excursion |
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Meals as specified |
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All tax and service for the meals, visits and hotels mentioned in the program |
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We can arrange flights from your local regional airport for you where ever you are in the world.
Pure Vacations is an IATA agent and this enables the company to book flights with all airlines. |
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Suitability / Level |
Gentle |
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Minimum Age |
14 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1 Mauricie National Park
On your arrival at Montreal airport (or if you are already in the city) we will collect you and transfer you to the Auberge le Montagnard. This wonderful log home is located on the shores of the majestic Saint-Maurice River. Meals included this day is Dinner only.
Day 2 (30 to 40 km)
Enjoy a lovely Breakfast and transfer to the base camp. Welcome by your host and trail guide. After receiving all the necessary winter outwear gear, your guide will introduce you to the art of mushing. Each participant drives his own sleigh and team of dogs. After getting to know your team members, this peaceful, but very exciting adventure begins. Lunch en route. Experience a unique feeling of speed and quiet on snow covered trails as your mush through a magical scenery. Feeding of the dogs upon arrival at today’s destination. Dinner and lodging in a lumberjack camp. Meals included this day are Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Day 3 (30 to 40 km)
Its morning again and time for Breakfast. Once you’re all set, the adventure continues. Mush alongside idyllic rivers and frozen lakes. Enjoy the spectacular views. Now that you have mastered the techniques, let your dogs run freely and just feel the wind and the sun on your skin. Lunch en route. The afternoon takes you on trails uniquely made for dogsledding. Arrive at your nights accommodations in the late afternoon, a rustic lodge. Meals included this day are Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Day 4 (30 to 40 km) Breakfast first thing and then today’s journey takes through a region with a very dense animal population. Maybe you can recognize one of the many prints on the snow? Lunch en route. Sadly, as you reach the base camp, the time has come to part with your new found friends. Transfer to the Auberge Le Montagnard, where a well-deserved relaxing evening awaits you. Meals included this day are Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Day 5
On this final day you awake and enjoy Breakfast before transferring to Montreal airport for your flights home or if you are arranging a short stay in Montreal we will transfer you to the accommodation. Meals included this day is Breakfast only.
You can extend your stay in Montreal if you wish.
Pure Vacations is ATOL protected for your financial protection and also carries an IATA licence for airline reservations. Pure Vacations meets all the EC Travel Regulations of 1992. |
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