Day with a Woodsman

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Customer Reviews: 90%

Experience a day with a “Coureur des bois” with our guide, who will share his passion for animals and for the traditional native techniques that were once used for trapping.

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Adult (13 yrs+)
Price: $143.00 CAD
Summer: May 1 to November 15
Adult (13 yrs+)
Price: $143.00 CAD
Summer: May 1 to November 15
Child (8-12 yrs)
Price: $59.00 CAD
Summer: May 1 to November 15
Child (8-12 yrs)
Price: $59.00 CAD
Summer: May 1 to November 15
Group of 5 + (per person)
Price: $94.50 CAD
Summer: May 1 to November 15
Group of 5 + (per person)
Price: $94.50 CAD
Summer: May 1 to November 15
Adult (13 yrs+)
Price: $162.00 CAD
Winter: November 16 to April 30
Adult (13 yrs+)
Price: $162.00 CAD
Winter: November 16 to April 30
Child (8-12 yrs)
Price: $115.00 CAD
Winter: November 16 to April 30
Child (8-12 yrs)
Price: $115.00 CAD
Winter: November 16 to April 30
Group of 5 + (per person)
Price: $135.00 CAD
Winter: November 16 to April 30
Group of 5 + (per person)
Price: $135.00 CAD
Winter: November 16 to April 30
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SUMMER (May 1 to November 15)

Our summer full day includes several unique activities. You’ll start by learning how to hand-fish in a clear mountain stream. If you’re lucky, you will catch your lunch! Then you’ll head to our Athabascan Wood Bison reserve created to protect this endangered species where you will learn about these animals and their amazing history.

Back at camp for lunch, you’ll cook trout on a wood fire while our guide entertains with stories of ‘les coureurs des bois’ .

After lunch you will participate in nature interpretation, looking for tracks and other signs of the wildlife living in the Laurentian forest. After that, you’ll be taken to a sacred Native American ancestral site, erected by Dominique Rankin, Algonquin traditional chief. Our guide will explain their lifestyle as well as their different homes.

The day ends with a presentation of the different types of furs and habitats of the animals that live in the region.

WINTER (November 16 to April 30)

Our winter full day includes several unique activities. Start with ice fishing and get the chance to catch a brook or rainbow trout that you can bring home or cook for lunch!

Then you’ll have a traditional lunch back at camp, that includes pea-soup, salmon cooked on a wood stove with buttered potatoes and sugar pie for dessert. Non alcoholic drinks, coffee, tea or hot-chocolate are also included.

After lunch, you’ll head out on snowshoes to go looking for animal tracks. You will be right in some fascinating wildlife habitats (beaver dams, deer runs, wolf hunting grounds, partridges, snowy owls, coyotes and Canadian lynx).

You’ll visit the first Athabascan wood bison reserve in Quebec created to protect and study these animals, classified as an endangered species. Then you’ll be taken to a sacred Native American ancestral site, erected by Dominique Rankin, Algonquin traditional chief. Our guide will explain their lifestyle as well as their different homes.

The day will end with a visit to the kennel. You can enjoy playing with the sled dogs and find out all about the life of these fantastic working dogs.

Back at the chalet, a hot drink will be served.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – PLACES LIMITED

Important Info

Location

40 minutes from Tremblant resort. Approximately a 2-hour drive from Montreal and Ottawa.

Duration

Approximately 5 hours.

Departures

Open all year
Everyday from our nature centre*

9:45 meeting time for a 10:00 departure

*For guests who choose to reserve in advance (recommended), directions to departure points will be provided in your reservation confirmation by email. Otherwise, directions will be handed to you when you reserve at The Activity Centre.

Included

Guide, fishing gear, snowshoes (winter) and lunch (Summer: trout / corn or potatoes / fruit / water – Winter: pea soup / trout / corn or potatoes / dessert / juice-coffee-tea).

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Consult our What to wear information page.

Conditions

8 yrs old minimum. Minimum 2 participants.

Bring a backpack with water and snacks.

Wear clothing suitable for hiking. In winter, make sure you have warm clothing as well.

Prices do not include taxes or mandatory resort royalty of 3% and may be subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions.

FAQ

What is included for lunch?

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL COURSE: Sandwiches, vegetables, fruit, dessert, tea, coffee and juice.

A DAY WITH A TRAPPER: Trout, potatoes, salad, maple syrup apple, juice, tea and coffee.

When Should I reserve?

Reservations should be made a few days in advance.

Is this activity appropriate for kids?

Yes, kids from 8 years old can participate. Our guide will adapt the activity to the group.

What should we bring?

We recommend you bring a back-pack with water or juice and a snack. You can also bring a change of clothes in case of rain.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

>> Customer review score 90%

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Aug 09, 2022

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: Nicola is a very knowledgeable guide and made the day an unforgettable experience.

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Feb 28, 2022

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: Our family did the Day with a Woodsman activity at Kanatha-Aki. It was the BEST day of our vacation! Our guide was amazing and we all learned so much . It far exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend this property and would love to go back again.

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Feb 26, 2022

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: We did “A Day with a Woodman” tour. It was fantastic. Every one of our 5 kids loved it as did we. Our guide Alex was great. He was friendly, super knowledgeable and really passionate about what he does. It was worth every penny.

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Jul 07, 2021

Rating: 10 / 10

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Sep 12, 2019

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: Day with the trapper was excellent. Alex was our Trapper and he seemed to enjoy sharing his knowledge and expertise with us which helped make our experience even more enjoyable. We had no expectations of what to expect during this day. Alex explained some options to us and shaped the time around us. The trout catching was quite a highlight and after lunch Alex was very patient with us and waited while we looked at the dog teams and talked with the dog trainer near by. It all helped shape our day and our experience is something we will not forget. Day with a Trapper is a super activity and one we would like to do again and try some of the other activities this team run. Please thank Alex for making our experience a super one.

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Jul 10, 2019

Rating: 5.3 / 10

Comments: we were told that the activity was appropriate for children which we had a 5 and a 7 year old. the guide whose name was Alex was VERY IMPATIENT with the children when they asked a lot of questions. and he repeatedly asked them to stop asking questions. As well he smoked in front of us and the children which was totally not appropriate!

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was good, but not our favorite part of our vacation experience.

Management Response:

Hi,

Thanks so much for letting us know.

Our day with a trapper is designed for families with kids, but you are absolutely right; guides should never smoke while working(even if they are paratroopers from France like Alex). We have spoken to him and it seems he was having a tough day. We're really sorry and will be contacting you directly to make amends.

Aug 30, 2018

Rating: 9.3 / 10

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Jan 21, 2017

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: Jeremy was great and we learned so much!-my boys loved it!

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Jul 11, 2014

Rating: 4.3 / 10

Comments: 5 Hours is too long for this kind of family activity. 3 hours would have been perfect. THe guide's english was poor.

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was OK, but I wouldn't do it again.

Management Response:

Hi. I did it with my kids and 5 hours was perfect, but it was a sunny fall day... not raining. The 5 hours was filled with lots of fun stuff and a 1 hour lunch break while handling a table full of survival gear and gadgets. I think the weather may have been a factor.

Yes, that day there was a guide scheduling problem. His english was not to an acceptable level. We will contact you to make ammends.

Jan 10, 2014

Rating: 8.3 / 10

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Jul 24, 2013

Rating: 9.3 / 10

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Jul 20, 2013

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: C'etait SUPER! Notre guide Félix était fantastique. Moi, et trois enfants (de 10ans à 14ans, tous américains), on a appris beaucoup de choses. TOP!

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.