Discover the magic of Quebec's winter landscapes near Ottawa-Gatineau with a dog sled ride in Saint-Sixte!
Glide across the snow in the icy immensity of the Saint-Sixte River alley on a dog sled ride near Ottawa Gatineau! You won't have to worry about a thing in your sled, which will be piloted by an experienced guide for 1 hour. Your sole mission will be to enjoy the scenery of the Saint-Sixte River while living the unmissable sled dog experience near Ottawa-Gatineau! This adventure with Chiens de Traîneau Gatineau is suitable for all ages and takes place in a group of no more than 8 people, so you are guaranteed a great time with family and friends.
The Saint-Sixte River Valley in the Petite-Nation Outaouais region is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. With its picturesque landscapes and snow-covered valley between the White Mountains and the Black Mountains of the Petite-Nation, less than an hour from Ottawa-Gatineau, this site offers you a safe and exclusive trail for your dogsled excursion in the Saint-Sixte River Valley.
The activity is designed to ensure your comfort and safety, as well as that of the dogs. You will be seated 2 by 2 on the sled driven by your professional guide. If you wish, you can even ask to be the guide's co-pilot for the duration of the experience, giving you the chance to experience driving a dog sled for yourself! The dogs that will accompany you on this activity are Alaskan Huskies, a breed that has been bred since the early 20th century for its endurance, willingness and pleasure in pulling sleds.
After this immersion in nature with sled dogs near Ottawa-Gatineau, you will return to the base where you can chat with the guides, give the dogs a big cuddle and take some wonderful photos as a souvenir. And to warm you up, you will be offered a delicious hot chocolate! If you want to extend your enjoyment, snowshoes and a toboggan run are even available on site for a complete Quebec winter experience.
Book your dog sledding excursion at Saint-Sixte now and enjoy an unmissable winter experience near Ottawa Gatineau!
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Practical information
Dog sledding excursion in Saint-Sixte for 1 hour.
For the comfort and safety of everyone, each sled is driven by a guide. Participants sit 2 by 2 in a large sled called a "toboggan". Co-driving with the guide is available on request during the experience.
- Welcome at the Gatineau Sled Dog Base
- 10-minute briefing on the activity, driving the sled and safety instructions
- Departure for a 1-hour dogsled ride along the Saint-Sixte River valley trail
- Return to the base, cuddle the dogs, take photos and debrief over hot chocolate to finish the activity (approx. 40 minutes)
- Snowshoes and a toboggan run are available to extend the fun at the base
No equipment additional to your outfit can be rented on site: please plan to dress yourself, and any children accompanying you, in accordance with the weather on the day of your experience.
- Guide
- Hot chocolate
- Quebec taxes
- Warm clothing
- Comfortable clothes adapted to the weather
- Winter coat
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Winter boots
- Sunglasses or ski goggles
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