Experience the ultimate winter day out in Quebec with this dog sledding excursion from Ottawa or Gatineau!
Imagine travelling through the snowy expanses of the Petite-Nation region of the Outaouais by dog sled. Comfortably seated as a passenger, you enjoy the peaceful scenery as it passes before your eyes. During your excursion, you even stop to admire a massive waterfall, even higher than Niagara Falls: Plaisance Falls!
If you want to make this dream come true, all you have to do is book this dog sledding activity from Ottawa or Gatineau. The rest is easy, because everything will be organised to make sure you have the best day of your stay in Quebec!
First, you'll be picked up at one of the available locations in Ottawa or Gatineau and transported to the kennel in the Outaouais region. During the journey, snacks will be available to get you in shape for the activity. On arrival, you'll meet your professional musher and his adorable dogs.
Then it's time for you to discover dog sledding in Quebec. For around 1 hour, you'll set off on an excursion with the musher along the trails of the Outaouais region by dog sled. In total, you'll spend 2 hours on site, which will also give you time to enjoy the energy and affection of the dogs after the excursion! What's more, you can even warm up with a hot chocolate to end the excursion on a high note.
If you want to go dog sledding from Ottawa-Gatineau, book this excursion now and explore the Outaouais with local specialists!
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Practical information
This 4-hour activity includes 2 hours in a kennel (1-hour of which will be a dogsled ride in the Outaouais region) departing from Ottawa and Gatineau.
- Groups of 14 people maximum.
Please allow around 5 hours in total for this activity.
- Pick-up is up to 50 minutes before the start of the visit at the chosen location. Allow about 1 hour for transportation.
- Arrival and meeting with your professional musher.
- 1h sled dog excursion as a passenger.
- 1h guided tour of Plaissance Falls, a waterfall higher than Niagara Falls.
- End of activity and debriefing.
- 1h with the dogs.
- 1h transport back to selected pick-up point.
Maximum weight: 113 kg (250lbs) for adults and 45kg (100lbs) for kids.
A minimum of 5 customers is required to organise this excursion.
To qualify for the reduced rate, children aged 12 or under (or under 100 pounds) will need to show photo ID on the day of the excursion. They will also be seated with their parents.
Numerous pick-up and drop-off options are available (you can consult them via this link).
People weighing more than 113 kg (250lbs) must contact us before booking. There may be a surcharge of $65 per person over this weight limit. This surcharge is due to the fact that each sled has a weight limit to ensure the safety of guests and the comfort of the overall experience.
This visit may be postponed in the event of bad weather, such as freezing rain or temperatures below -25 degrees.
- Professional guide
- Free transport from Gatineau and Ottawa
- All-you-can-eat snacks in the minibus
- Hot chocolate
- Taxes
- Tip
- Warm, waterproof winter clothing (several layers)
- High hiking or après-ski boots
- Warm socks
- Beanie
- Gloves
- Sunglasses