Welcome to Hooked on Canada and our winter Canadian vacations. You want to escape from today’s life obligations for a while? We propose here an exhilarating package during which you’ll be free to participate to a vast number of winter activities in an exceptional natural setting. You'l stay at the legendary 4 star Hotel Sacacomie which offers comfort , rustic charm within its fabulous log made building, with the surrounding wide open spaces, with the frozen lakes and the wide variety of experiences and activities available, these places are definitely dream destinations to truly live Quebec’s winter!

Day 1 – Montreal /Saint Alexis des Monts
Arrival and transfer from the airport to the Hotel Sacacomie (clients must sometime wait for passengers traveling on other flights).

Days 2 to 5 – Saint Alexis des Monts
After a good night sleep and a good breakfast, our team of organizers will inform you about the various activities to which you can participate during this week. They’ll be there as well throughout the week to explain you the technical particularities and safety precautions related to each winter activities. The program features 3 guided activities (half day of snowmobiling, half day of dog sledding and the Trapper guided tour) as well as several activities to do at your own pace (a traditional Indian snowshoeing excursion, country skiing in the forest, skating on a frozen pound). You’ll also benefit from many free activities that you can use or participate at your leisure. Several other optional activities are indeed offer on the premises. You might however prefer to simply observe the beauties of the surrounding nature while relaxing close to the fireplace! Here are some more details about some of the activities that you’ll experience:

Snowmobile: During winter’s months, the extensive open spaces of the Mauricie wild territories are perfect for snowmobiling. Thanks to the judicious tips of your guide, you will quickly learn to appreciate the way your vehicle handles. Today you’ll ride through the Laurentian Mountains and their breathtaking scenery.

Dog sledding: There is no way you could come to this place without trying a typical Canadian activity known as dog sledding! You are invited for an introduction ride in the forest.

Snowshoeing: Discover the joys of this native sport with a non guided excursion that will lead you to a panoramic viewpoint.

Trapper guided tour : A guided showshoe excursion with a trapper who will help you discover the surrounding wildlife. A brief explanation of different trapping techniques will be given, as well as an introductions to ice fishing. Eat your own fish cooked on an open fire, served with a glass of Caribou.

Day 6 – High-Lanaudiere or Mauricie / Montreal
It’s unfortunately your last day in this peaceful haven. If some would like to just relax and wandering slowly in the vicinity of the auberge, others will definitely prefer to take advantage of these last hours to practice their favorite winter activities. According to your schedule of activities, it’s time for the transfer to Montreal. You’ll probably have regrets to leave this wonderful natural area, but your sadness won’t last for long because the thrilling city of Montreal awaits you with its fine restaurants, its museums, its amazing shopping possibilities and of course its rich nightlife!

Day 7 – Montreal
It will soon be the time to say goodbye! Use the afternoon to do some shopping before the transfer to the airport.

Tariff 2009/2010

31st December special program +£114 per adult , £58 child

No addtional costs for 24th December Chrsitmas activities, please ask for details.

How to get there
-British Airways, daily non-stop from London Heathrow
-Air Canada, twice daily non-stop from London Heathrow in the summer (May to October) and once daily in the winter
-KLM, daily non-stop from Amsterdam Schipol, with excellent connections from various UK regional airports
-Thomas Cook Airlines weekly from London Gatwick & Manchester from May to October

To view our other winter activities:
Chilcotin Lodge, Dolcevita, Nordic Flurray, Sasquatch Trail, Tuktu Dog Sledding, Winter Stay in Quebec, Winter Stay in Montreal

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