Dog Sledding from Otter Lake near Ottawa

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3 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 5 years-old and up
From€137

Go dog-sledding at Otter Lake and enjoy a unique experience in the heart of the Outaouais forest, just 1.5hrs from Ottawa!

Meet the adorable dogs of Escapade Huskimo in the small rural municipality of Otter Lake, Quebec, and try a must-do winter outdoor activity: dog sledding! Join the excursion as a passenger or driver and share a unique moment with your loved ones thanks to this dog sledding excursion in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Children aged 5 and over can take part as passengers, while participants over 13 who would like to try sled driving can take a more active role in the excursion.

For this dog sledding activity in Quebec, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional musher, who will give you a brief introduction to the activity. You'll prepare the dogs together and then set off on an approximately 1 hour 15 minute dog sledding excursion in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. If you've never tried this activity before, don't worry, the instructor will explain everything you need to know about driving the sled. You'll have everything you need to enjoy the excursion to the full.

During your dog sledding tour near Ottawa, you'll enjoy the tranquil scenery of the Otter Lake countryside. The vast expanses of forest and lakes will give you all the space you need to enjoy this outdoor activity. What's more, active participation in the dog team will allow you to immerse yourself even more in the experience!

Gather your friends and family and join this sled dog excursion in the Ottawa-Gatineau region to explore the trails of the Outaouais using an ancestral means of transport!

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Practical information

Try your hand at dog sledding in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and enjoy a fun activity that's accessible to children aged 5 and over!

  • Distance of the excursion : 15km (9.3 miles).

Different ways of arranging people per sleigh :

  • 2 adults: 1 driver and 1 passenger
  • 2 adults and a child: 1 adult driver and 2 passengers
  • 1 adult and 2 children: 1 adult driver and 2 child passengers
Course of events

Please allow 3 hours in total for this activity, including around 1 hour 15 minutes for the dog-sleigh ride.

  • Meet your musher
  • Instructions
  • Preparing the dogs
  • Dog sled excursion
  • Snack
  • Presentation of photos
Activity requirements

A minimum of 2 participants is required for the activity to take place.

The minimum age for driving the sleigh is 13. Younger children must be passengers.

Minors (less than 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult to take part.

Special terms

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.

Pets and infants are not accepted for this activity.

The adult fare applies to participants aged over 13 and/or weighing over 45kg (100lbs).

The child rate applies to participants aged 12 and under and/or weighing less than 45kg (100lbs).

Meeting point:
Huskimo Getaway - 1378 route 301, Otter Lake, Qc, J0X2P0
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Professional musher
  • Some winter equipment if required
  • Photos
Do not forget to bring
  • Sunglasses
  • Winter clothing

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