Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Spend an exceptional day in the Lanaudière region from Montreal on a dogsled excursion near Rawdon!
A team of Alaskan dogs awaits you in Saint-Liguori to take you on a dog sledding excursion in the Lanaudière region, a winter experience not to be missed if you happen to be in Montreal! A driver-guide will pick you up in a minibus in Montreal to take you on an extraordinary day out in the heart of the snowy Lanaudière countryside, taking you first to the Montcalm ski resort for a morning's hike in the snow, then to Saint-Liguori for a dogsled ride near Rawdon.
Whether you are the driver of the sled or a passenger, you will spend 1.5 to 2 hours on an unforgettable excursion pulled by your team of Alaskan huskies. An instructor from the Aventures Liguoriennes base will introduce you to dogsled driving (you can change places with your passenger to take turns driving) and guide you on a superb dogsled ride in the Lanaudière region. At the end of your escapade, you will enjoy a cuddle with the dogs, as well as a hot drink and a snack to round off the experience in style!
If you would like to go dog sledding from Montreal, this day trip, including transport by minibus, is the ideal option!
Day including a 1.5 to 2-hour dog sledding ride (1 hour on Saturdays) as driver or passenger of the sled and a hike at the Montcalm ski resort
Course of events
- Meeting at Radisson metro station in Montreal
- Minibus journey with guide/driver to Montcalm ski resort (approx. 1 hour's drive)
- Morning hike on the resort's multifunctional trails
- Lunch break (not included: please bring a picnic or lunch in a local restaurant)
- Transfer by minibus to the Aventures Liguoriennes base (approx. 20-25 minutes' drive)
- Meeting with the team in the reception area, where you can dress warmly in the cold-weather gear available (free of charge)
- Briefing on the tour and safety instructions, with theoretical and practical training in driving the sled
- If you wish, you can take part in harnessing the dogs alongside the guides
- Departure for 1.5 to 2 hours of dog sledding with the possibility of taking turns driving (there will be 2 of you per sled)
- Return to the base and unhitching of the dogs
- Special time with the dogs in the kennels
- Snack and hot drink to warm you up and bring the activity to a close
- Return to Montreal by minibus (about 1 hour's drive) and end of the experience
Activity requirements
Maximum weight per person: 220 lbs (110 kg).
This activity requires a good sense of balance, good reflexes and a high level of attention, as you will be following the guide's sled.
There will be 2 people per sled: at least 1 person must be able to drive the sled pulled by 5 to 6 dogs. Children aged 6 to 16 can drive a double sleigh with an adult.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult
Special terms
People with back and/or knee problems are not advised to participate in this activity.
If required, you can complete your equipment on site, free of charge (boots, snow trousers and mittens).
If possible during the activity, a member of the team will take photos on the trails and share them with you via AirDrop or equivalent.
On Saturdays, the dogsled ride lasts 1 hour.
This Lanaudière en bus package is made possible thanks to the financial support of Tourisme Lanaudière: the Lanaudière en bus public transport incentive programme offers a 25% discount up to a maximum of $100 on activities and transport in the Lanaudière region.
- Guided transport by minibus round trip
- The services of a driver-guide during transport
- Hiking trails access
- Dog sledding ride
- Warm drink
- Quebec taxes
- Lunch
- Warm and waterproof jacket and pants
- Winter boots
- Hat
- Gloves
- Bottle of water
- Picnic or something to pay for your lunch at the on-site restaurant
