Dog sledding is really one of the most incredible winter experience everyone local and guests visiting Canada must live. There is something quite special about exploring the region by dog sledding. We get ask all the time how can someone experience dog sledding if they are visiting Ottawa or staying in Ottawa. That is what we will try and answer here.
Dog Sledding In Ottawa
Most dog sledding companies are located outside of the city. As you can imagine, these businesses need a lot of space to be able to take care of their dogs and offer a great experience to guests. Because of this, you will need a vehicle to reach these companies, unless you go with a tour operator like us. Here at Aventure Outaouais, like all of our tours, our Ultimate Dog Sledding Tour includes free transportation from downtown Ottawa & Gatineau.
When it comes to options and the number of operating dog sledding companies, there is not much selection. Unfortunately, with a few bad past winters, and the expenses of running a dog sledding company, many family businesses have closed over the last few years, only leaving a few ones left. While this may help making your choice easier, it also means that availability is quite limited. That is why we always recommend that our guests book well in advance for our dog sledding tour. Weekend dates are usually booked up months in advance.
How Much Does It Cost?
The price for dog sledding will mostly very according to the duration of your dog sledding ride. In general, we recommend guests choose the 1 hour experience. Anything under that is usually not worth the price or goes by too fast. For 1 hour of dog sledding, prices usually turn around 220$ per person. With this, you also have to add a tip to the musher who took care of you. While this can seem quite pricy, this is now the reality for this once in a lifetime activity. We have manage to offer our Ultimate Dog Sledding Tour for pretty much the same price, but includes many amenities which really allows guests to get the most for their money.
What are the biggest advantages of choosing a tour operator for dog sledding?
There are many reasons to choose a tour operator like ourselves when it comes to dog sledding in the National Capital Region. Here are just a few reasons why you should choose Aventure Outaouais:
- We provide more than just the activity, we also provide a lot of the gear. For example, to make our guests comfortable, we offer ski goggles to all our guests and hand warmers.
- We provide transportation for the duration of the tour from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau. Avoid driving on the country roads in the snow. Let us do all the driving while providing lots of information on the region.
- We make sure to work the best mushers in the region that will go above a beyond for our guests.
- Our Ultimate Dog Sledding Tour is more than just dog sledding. We also include a guided tour of a massive waterfall taller than the Niagara Falls.
- We make sure to offer a fully bilingual service in English and French.
- We offer a comprehensive cancellation policy in case of bad weather or lack of snow.
Our Ultimate Dog Sledding Tour
Do you have any questions about our dog sledding tour? Feel free to contact us by email at aventureoutaouais@gmail.com or by phone at (873) 660-1881. It will be our please to answer all your questions and assist you with making this the most magical experience possible.
