Whether it is a half-day or 1 to 2 days excursion, the supervised by qualified guides, Alexandra, Jean-François & Tobie, you will discover a legendary means of transport and appreciate the submissiveness of the huskies.
The departure take place in a very turbulent manner. One by one, the dogs are removed from the kennels to be harnessed. They’re so excited, nervous and impatient that they cannot wait to take to the woods. Showing their pleasure, they are attached to the sleds one at a time. This commotion always accompanies the harnessing ceremonial. After the departure, the dogs settle down and the sleds resume their normal rhythm. Well secured to the sled, luggage ande passengers calmly continue the rest of the excursion.
Weather conditions
If the weather conditions do not allow the exit, we reserve the right to cancel the activity.
Equipment to be provided (free clothing loan)
Nordic Clothing – Boots – Mittens – Hat (tuques) – Neck Warmer – Snow Coat and Pants
half-day package
Half-day package includes a 20 to 30 km in the heart of the Charlevoix forest with the unique scenery of the Saint-Lawrence River and the Laurentienne Mountains range. Charlevoix was awarded “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO. Perhaps you will get a glimpse of a hare, squirrels or partridges. You will get a chance to observe the tracks of animals that roam around the region: coyotes, foxes, beavers, hares and maybe even a wolf!
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RATES PER PERSON (Taxes not included / Canadian dollars)
• Adult : $ 150
• 12 – 18 : $ 120
• 6 – 11 : $ 100
• Under 6 : $ 65
This price includes : equipment, clothes (loan) and guide.
Take notes on bookings 25% of the price is required by credit card. Thank you for your understanding! P.S. Tip is at your discretion.
1 day package
THE PERFECT INTERMEDIATE PACKAGE. A complete day in the presence of the huskies and the musher. You will go for a ride at the dogs’ pace on a circuit of 40 to 50 km.
SCHEDULE
9 am : Arrival at the kennel, outfitting and harnessing of dogs.
9 : 30 am : Departure for the hike on dog sled with our guide.
12 pm : Dinner at one of our cottages in the heart of the Charlevoix forest.
4 pm : Return to the kennel.
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RATES PER PERSON (Taxes not included / Canadian dollars)
• Adult : $ 290
• 12 – 18 : $ 230
• 6 – 11 : $ 200
• Under 6 : $ 130
This price includes : equipment, clothes (loan), lunch and guide.
Take notes on bookings 25% of the price is required by credit card. Thank you for your understanding! P.S.Tip is at your discretion.
24 hours packages
Arrival at the kennel at 1 pm, outfitting and harnessing of dogs. The departure for the sled ride accompanied by our guide will be around 1:30 pm. After a few winter-funfilled hours with our guide, we will reach the insulated cottage where it will be possible to eat a typical canadian meal.
During the evening, it will be possible to help feed the dogs who, needless to stay well deserve it! We will share our experiences of the day by the warm glow of the fireplace before retiring to soft and confortable beds.
The following morning, after a healthy breakfast, we shall harness the dogs in order to continue our ride and admire the beauty of our Charlevoix forests, the river and mountains. Before we end the excursion, we will stop by our log-cabin where we will enjoy a light snack. We will return to the kennel before 11:30 AM.
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RATE PER PERSON (Taxes not included / Canadian dollars)
• Adult : $ 390
• 12 – 18 : $ 270
• Under 12 : $ 230
This price includes : equipment, clothes (loan), 1 night, 1 breakfast, 1 supper and guide.
Take notes on bookings 25% of the price is required by credit card. Thank you for your understanding! P.S. Tip is at your discretion.
2 days packages
2 days Package (from 8 January to 10 February and from 18 March until closure)
For nature and dog lovers, this is the ideal choice. To learn all about harnessing and feeding dogs and share a musher’s way of life. A two days, 80 to 100 km tour.
1st day :
9 am : Arrival at the kennel, outfitting and then harnessing the dogs.
9 : 30 am : Departure for the sled ride with our guide.
12 pm : Dining in one of our pine cottage in the heart of the forest.
1 pm : During the second stage, we will reach the insulated cottage (wood heated camp, propane lighting, with chemical toilet, no shower) where we will dine and will spend a good night.
2nd day :
After breakfast, harnessing of dogs and departure for the first stage that will take us to the place of our lunch, by an open fire on the snow, weather permitting. Last step, we will return to the kennel.
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RATE PER PERSON (Taxes not included / Canadian dollars)
• Adult : $ 700
• 12 – 18 : $ 650
• Under 12 : $ 500
This price includes : equipment, clothes (loan), 1 night, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 supper and guide.
Take notes on bookings 25% of the price is required by credit card. Thank you for your understanding! P.S. Tip is at your discretion.
group package
Designed for groups of 10 to 40 people, this one-day package can be adapted to your needs. Please contact us for further details. This package offers all the activities available according to your taste.
From Domaine Le Pic Bois, in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs, the day starts with a 20 to 30 km dog sled ride You will do some ice-fishing on the lake. You will sample the trout you caught as well as Karine’s prepared dishes.
In the event of larger groups (from 30 to 40 people), we split them in two to insure their full appreciation of the activities. In the morning, part of the group leaves on snowshoes while the rest of the group goes dog-sledding on a 30 km circuit. At dinnertime, everybody gets together to eat and exchange impressions. In the afternoon, the groups switch activities.
CHOICES OF MENUS :
– Meat pie
– Beef and vegetables
– Stew – Brown sugar cake
– Raspberries pies
– Blueberries pies
– Sugar pies
– Coffee, tea included
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RATES PER PERSON (Taxes not included / Canadian dollars)
• Adult : $ 200
This price includes : equipment, clothes (loan), 1 lunch and guide for all activities. Take notes on bookings 25% of the price is required by credit card. Thank you for your understanding! P.S. the tax it is included in the price but not the tips.
snow-shoe package
1 hour
9 am : Arrival at the kennels,outfitting and preparing snowshows.
9 : 30 am : Departure for an excursion in the beautiful Charlevoix woods with a guide. At halfway point of our excursion, a snack will be served in the teepee. Back to our starting point.
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RATE PER PERSON (Taxes not included / Canadian dollars)
• Adult : $ 25
• Under 18 : $ 15
This price includes : equipment, clothes (loan), snack and guide.
Take notes on bookings 25% of the price is required by credit card. Thank you for your understanding! P.S. the tax it is included in the price but not the tips.
Half-day
9 am : Arrival at the kennels, outfitting and preparing snowshows.
9 : 30 am : Departure for an excursion in the beautiful Charlevoix woods with a guide. At halfway point of our excursion, a snack will be served in the teepee. Back to our starting point.
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RATES PER PERSON (Taxes included / Canadian dollars)
• Adult : $ 50
• Under 18 : $ 20
This price includes : equipment, clothes (loan), snack and guide.
Take notes on bookings 25% of the price is required by credit card. Thank you for your understanding! P.S. the tax it is included in the price but not the tips.
coureur des bois package
9 am : Arrival with the kennels, outfitting and harnessing of the dogs.
9 : 30 am : Departure for the sled excursion with our guide.
12 pm : Lunch in one of our splendid log cabins so typical in our ancestors time in the heart of the Charlevoix woods.
1 pm : After that, a guide will teach you about traps. After a few hours with the guide, we will put on our snowshoes and explore some of the traps in the forest on the way to the kennel’s cottage.
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RATES PER PERSON (Taxes not included / Canadian dollars)
• Adult : $ 200
• Under 12 : $ 150
This price includes : equipment and clothing (loan), 1 lunche, the guide for the dogs and the trapping.
Take notes on bookings 25% of the price is required by credit card. Thank you for your understanding! P.S. the tax it is included in the price but not the tips.