Maybe it’s not a movie of your generation, but as a kid I was listening to Croc-Blanc, a 1991 film adapted from the 1906 novel of the same title by Jack London which chronicles the friendship between a young researcher of Yukon gold and a dog during the Klondike Gold Rush.
It was while watching this film that I promised myself that I would one day take a dog sled ride. I also promised myself that I would become a gold digger. This “technically” never happened. I say technically, because the gold I have found in the love that my family gives me and the pleasure that I have in traveling around the world.
I therefore suggest 6 places to go dog sledding in the Quebec province and pretend, you too, to be Jack London in the Yukon or if you prefer, Paul Walker in the film Eight Below (not to listen to if you don’t want to not end up in tears lol. It’s as beautiful and sad as Marley and me).
Quebec: Inukshuk Adventure
Located 20 minutes from Quebec at the Duchesnay Tourist Station in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Aventure Inukshuk has been offering since 1997 the possibility of experiencing a multitude of winter and summer activities in an enchanting setting: dog sledding, snowmobile rental, cani-kart, black bear observation, Safari Quad and the popular Super Labyrinth.
For your dog sledding adventure, choose between:
- The walk (1 h 30)
- The short hike (3 h)
- The long hike (7 h)
* Custom group option also
For prices, departures, inclusions and all other information, visit their website here.
Laurentians: Aventures Plein Air
Located on the shores of Lake Morency in Saint-Hippolyte in the Laurentians region, Aventures Plein Air has been offering a full range of activities and packages for 20 years to enjoy the great outdoors in Quebec, summer and winter. We love their varied offer which knows how to please all nature lovers: snowmobile, dog sled, quad (ATV), jeep, water sports, fishing, Canicross, etc. In addition, Aventures Plein Air offers multi-activity stays to immerse yourself in the action.
For your dog sledding adventure, choose between:
- Initiation (30 minutes)
- Immersion (1 h)
- Total immersion (5 hrs)
For prices, departures, inclusions and all other information, visit their website here.
Saguenay: Ferme 5 étoiles
Located on the edge of the Saguenay Fjord in the city of Sacré-Coeur, the Ferme 5 Étoiles is both an accommodation center, a 4-season activity center and a refuge for injured or orphaned wild animals. You will even find on site a relaxation center with spa and massage to pamper after your activities in nature.
For your dog sledding adventure, choose between:
- Hike to discover the Fjord (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Half-day hike (2 hrs 45 mins)
- 24h expedition
For prices, departures, inclusions and all other information, visit their website here.
Lanaudière: Kinadapt
The Kinadapt outdoor center was set up in 2005 by kinesiologist Peter W. Boutin and was born from the desire of its founder to make his passion for the outdoors, physical activity and dogs sleigh accessible to as many people as possible. The center was the recipient of the Excellence Plein Air 2020 award for the multitude of activities offered in addition to dog sledding including cani-kart, canicross, guided hikes with dogs, snowshoeing, fatbike, skijoring and mountain biking.
For your dog sledding adventure, choose between:
- The little coureur des bois (30 minutes)
- The walk (1 h)
- Favorite (3 hrs)
- The insider
- The authentic
- The romantic getaway
- Moonlight (1 h 30)
For prices, departures, inclusions and all other information, visit their website here.
Charlevoix: Descente Malbaie
Located since 1994 in the heart of the Charlevoix hinterland, in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs, very close to the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park, Descente Malbaie offers hikes, but especially out of the ordinary multi-day dog sledding expeditions. Thus, you experience an episode in the life of a pack of huskies in addition to discovering one of the most beautiful territories in Quebec.
For your dog sledding adventure, choose between:
Dog sledding
- Initiation (2:30 on the trail)
- The beaver hut (4:30 on the trail)
- The 24-hour getaway (2 x 2:30 on the trail)
Dog sled expeditions
- The cabin in Canada package (2 days and one night)
- Heart of the hinterland package (3 days and 2 nights)
- The great adventure package (5 days and 4 nights)
For prices, departures, inclusions and all other information, visit their website here.
Portneuf: Au Chalet en Bois Rond
More than a rental location for upscale, chic and rustic log cabins, Au Chalet en Bois Rond is a tourist village full of activities to practice in all seasons. You can even organize your corporate, private and wedding events there. Happy to rent all year round!
For your dog sledding adventure, Au Chalet en Bois Rond offers the package: Authentik tête-à-tête, lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes.
For prices, departures, inclusions and all other information, visit their website here.
So that’s it for the 6 places in Quebec that offer dog sled rides. At one hike per year, in 6 years, you will have toured 6 beautiful regions of Quebec that you can pin on my personalized hand-drawn map of Canada. I wish you doggy adventures!
