Guided Dog Sledding Excursion along Lac Taureau in Lanaudière

Looking for an authentic experience near Montreal? Set off on a dog-sledding adventure on Lac Taureau during your stay in Quebec!

Dog Sledding | 1 Day

3 options available from €129

Book your activity

From€227
full day
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up

Practical information

You will have 4 to 5 hours of activity during the day.

Course of events

- Meeting at the reception

- 1h30 non-stop adventure between lake and forest (the day's route is decided by the guide). Then a short coffee/tea/biscuit break in the forest before setting off again for the last hour of the morning.

- Another break (about 1 hour, maybe less if it's very cold) where the dogs rest and a fire is prepared for cooking. On the menu: hot meals prepared in the kitchen beforehand + dessert.

- Back to the adventure in the early afternoon for 2h-2h30 of sledding before returning to the kennels around 15h30.

- Time to cuddle the dogs before taking them back to the kennel

- Gear up and return to the lodge

Activity requirements

Maximum weight: 220 kg per sled.

The activity is accessible to anyone in good physical condition, with no knee or back problems. The activity requires a certain sense of balance, good reflexes and a sustained level of attention. You need to be able to help the dogs up hills, be able to brake with your feet and stand for several hours.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.

Special terms

On arrival, you will be asked to complete a risk waiver form.

On the excursion, there are two of you per sled, and at least one of you must be able to drive the team of 5 to 6 dogs. You can alternate between sitting and driving halfway through the trip, if you wish.

On the trails, you'll follow your guide with his own dog team.

Meeting point:
1 Baie du Poste J0K 3B0 Saint-Michel-des-Saints QC, Canada
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Extreme-cold clothing if required (overalls, mittens, boots)
  • Meal
  • Quebec taxes
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothing: merino style thermal tops and bottoms, hat, neck warmer, sweater or fleece, warm socks.
  • Ski goggles
  • Camera