The Great Winter Epic - Multi-activités - Hiver - Forfaits - Aventure Canada - Voyages et vacances de découverte au Québec et Canada

The adrenalin of snowmobiling, the mystic silence of a dog sledding excursion in the wild, the joy of tube sliding, an amazing snowshoe excursion along with an authentic modern days trapper… To allow you more time to take advantage of the several free or optional activities available at the Adventure Center, we voluntarily scheduled less activities than in our other multi-activity packages.

Day 1 – Montréal / Trois-Rives
Arrival and shuttle from the airport to the Rivière Mattawin area (clients must sometime wait for passengers traveling on other flights). Night in the beautiful log chalets of The St. Maurice Outfitter. (Dinner included)

Montreal City Break Option: In order to start or to conclude this active package the right way, we offer an exciting city break in the thrilling city of Montréal. The urban culture enthusiasts will indeed be delighted with this fascinating extension which allows them to discover the charms of Montréal. For additional information. he extension can be include at the beginning as well as at the end of your winter package. Depending on the chosen formula, the package will then be extended with 2 additional days and 2 additional nights. If you want to add this option to the original package, please mention it in the appropriate field of the quotation request form.

Day 2 – Trois-Rives
You will now take advantage of a guided snowshoeing excursion in the heart of the Canadian forest. You will then reach a remotely located Voyager camp. While sipping a glass of Caribou (Quebec’s apperitif wine) you will be introduced to the art of living in the wild and will build a traditional Native shelter. After a hearty lunch cooked over a camp fire, you will have the opportunity to experience ice hockey, tube sliding and other winter delights! (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 3 – Trois-Rives (±120km)
It’s snowmobile time! After the crossing of the majestic Saint-Maurice River, you’ll spend the day exploring the wild territories of the Mauricie region. Your children (6 to 12) have the opportunity to spend an exciting day at our kids Club. Our guides will then organized for them a day filled with fun activities such as winter games, comedy and handicraft sessions, etc. Please note that kids can also choose to rather spend the day with you on the back seat of your snowmobile. You’d then have to select the “one person per snowmobile” option. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 4 – Trois-Rives
Get ready for some action! For those wishing to experience the raw energy of nature, nothing compares to a dog sledding adventure in the wild territories of the Saint-Maurice Valley. During this 1/2 day experience, you will be carried by the powerful hounds while catching a glimpse of the ever changing sceneries as you glide across a winter wonderland. Your musher (guide) will teach you the art of harnessing the huskies and you will have the opportunity to ride your own sled. After dinner, you’ll be invited to a lecture about Quebec’s sceneries and activities. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5 – Trois-Rives
Today you will first take place in a Bombardier B12 snowmobile (12 seats) in order to explore the marvels of the back country. You will then be introduced to a typical Canadian activity: ice fishing. You’ll even have the opportunity to eat your own catches during a hearty lunch taken in a forest shelter. Along with an authentic trapper, you will finally discover the fascinating world of the wild animals during an unforgettable snowshoeing excursion. He’ll also teach you the different trapping techniques. In the evening: Wild game feast fondu dinner including wine organized in a rustic shelter in the heart of the forest. You will then have access to an authentic Native sauna and you will have the opportunity to take part in a traditional purification session. In the evening: Animated gathering around a bonfire. The ideal opportunity to discuss, to sing some traditional sing-alongs and to learn about the famous St. Maurice legend! (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 6 – Trois-Rives / Montreal (or Quebec City - see details below)
After these four days of activities, some of you will surely want to take advantage of a free day to try the several free activities available at the Adventure Center (ice hockey, snowshoeing, tube sliding, etc.). However, those who have never enough will also have the opportunity to choose one of the following optional activities: a day of dog sledding (see The Esquimo), an additional day of snowmobiling (see The Blizzard) or a day of snowmobiling in liberty (prices on request). Tonight, you’ll take advantage of a farewell dinner before the transfer to Montreal. Night at the Travelodge Hotel in standard category or at the Roberval Hotel in outfitter category. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included) Instead of returning to Montreal, you can rather opt for a transfer to Quebec City.

"Stay in Québec City" Option: Rather than returning to Montréal on day 6, you now have the opportunity to be transferred in Québec City where you will also spend the Saturday night before taking the train back to Montréal on Sunday morning. The package then become an 8 days / 7 nights. For more information.

Day 7 – Montreal
Those who returned to Montreal the night before will take advantage of some free time to discover the city before the airport transfer. (Breakfast included)

The table below features a list of short packages which you can easily add to the original package. If you want to add one of these packages, please make your choice using the appropriate field of the quotation request form. We'd like to bring your attention to the fact that adding one or several of these short packages will of course increase the length of your trip.

SNOWMOBILE
	The Nordic Flurry Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activities: Snowmobile excursion Accommodation: 3* snowmobile relay station Region: Mauricie, Quebec For more information		The Mekinac Raid Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activities: 3 days snowmobile raid Accommodation: Country inn and log chalet Region: Mauricie, Laurentians, Quebec For more information

DOG-SLEDDING
	The Tatonka Duration: 2 days / 1 night Activity: 2 days of dog-sledding Accommodation: cozy rustic cabin Region: Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve, Quebec For more information		The Tuktu Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activity: 3 days of dog-sledding Accommodation: cozy rustic cabin Region: Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve, Quebec For more information

MULTI ACTIVITY PACKAGES
	Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge Duration: 4 days / 3 nights Activities: hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and wildlife observation Accommodation: 4* mountain lodge Region: Matane Wildlife Reserve, Gaspésie, Quebec For more information		Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge Duration: 5 days / 4 nights Activities: hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and wildlife observation Accommodation: 4* mountain lodge Region: Matane Wildlife Reserve, Gaspésie, Quebec For more information

DRIVING VACATIONS AND OTHER WINTER EXPERIENCES
	The Trembling Mountain Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activity: Downhill skiing Accommodation: Hotel Region: Mont-Tremblant, Quebec For more information	The Quebec Ski Experience Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activity: Downhill skiing Accommodation: Hotel Region: Mont St-Anne, Quebec For more information
	The Whitecoat Seal Pups Duration: 4 days / 3 nights or 5 days / 4 nights Activities: Baby seal observation in helicopter, cross country skiing and sightseeing Accommodation: Hotel Region: Magdalen Islands, Quebec For more information

Guaranteed departures dates
Month	Departure from Montreal
January	3, 10, 17, 24, 31
February	7, 14, 21, 28
March	7
Please note that other departure dates could be scheduled with a minimum of 6 travelers.

Price per person
Occupancy		Outfitter accommodation
Accommodation	Per snowmobile	Outfitter accommodation
double	2 per snowmobile	1494 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
double	1 per snowmobile	1602 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
simple	2 per snowmobile	1979 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
simple	1 per snowmobile	2086 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
triple	2 per snowmobile	1433 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
triple	1 per snowmobile	1540 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
quadruple	2 per snowmobile	1357 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
quadruple	1 per snowmobile	1464 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
children (6 to 12) (without snowmobile)		713 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.

As you are in position to appreciate, the accommodation used for this package is a outfitter accommodation. However, please note that we also offer similar packages which rather feature log chalets or a 3* snowmobile relay station.

The cost includes

The cost does not include

· R/T transfer from the airport as well as between activity sites

· Warm and personalized airport meet and greet

· Certified guides for the included activities

· 2010 model, 550cc snowmobile

· "Extreme Cold" clothing : snow-suit, boots, helmet and gloves

· Face-mask (new in 2010)

· Accident insurance for snowmobile (deductible 1725$ / 550cc)

· Unlimited mileage, gas and oil for 1 day

· Snowmobile trail permit

· 1 dog-sled team per 2 people for 1/2 day (about 15 km)

· Various winter activities

· Evening around a camp fire

· Acces to an authentic Native sauna (day 5)

· Ice fishing gear and permit

· « Snowmobile » tour

· 6 nights accommodation

· Glass of Caribou (Quebec-made aperitif wine)

· 17 meals per person for the duration of the stay including a wild game dinner fondue including wine in a rustic shelter in the forest (see the itinerary for more details)

· Welcome cocktail

· 1 day at the kids club (children from 6 to 12 year old)

· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund

· Air travel (available for this program, please see the quote request form or purchase your airline tickets our website)

· The travel insurance

· Personal expenses

· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included)

· Credit card security deposit

· Tips for guides

One of our agents will get back to you within 24h following the reception of your request. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have questions or if you want to add anything to your package. Our agents are treating your request from Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5 pm.

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You can easily add one of our exciting short stays (see the selection below) to your original package. Please refer to the length of the selected short stay (s) to determine how many nights should be add to the original route. If you want to add more than one short stay, please mention it in the “Comments” field below.

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