Dogsledding Standards | The Tremblant Activity Centre
Dogsledding Standards

Where standards meet the trail

For our guests, that means one thing: you can focus on the ride.

All of our dogsled activities strictly adhere to provincial and federal regulations, undergoing regular inspections. Holding permits with the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPAQ) ensures our compliance with safety, health, and canine welfare standards.

Most of our dogsled activities are ALSO accredited with Aventure Écotourisme Québec for quality and safety standards. When you see this stamp on one of our dogsledding activities, it means it's accredited.

What being AEQ-certified means on the trail

Three pillars — safety, ethics, and animal welfare — independently verified.

As proud members of Aventure Ecotourisme Quebec, we uphold their rigorous Safety, Ethics, and Animal Health standards, subject to regular inspections. Furthermore, our dogs receive continual veterinary care, ensuring their well-being.

Our commitment to regulatory compliance and ethical practices guarantees a safe and nurturing environment for both our canine team and our guests' unforgettable dogsledding experiences.

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Safety standards
Trail design, equipment inspections, guide-to-guest ratios and emergency protocols — all reviewed before every departure
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Ethics and practices
We follow responsible mushing principles: balanced teams, appropriate workloads, and humane handling at all times
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Animal welfare
Ongoing veterinary care, daily check-ins, canine first-aid kits on every run, and housing designed around the dogs' natural needs
AEQ Quality-Safety badge

When you see this stamp on one of our dogsledding activities, it means it's accredited.

Read the official AEQ dogsledding standards (PDF)
Nordic dog sled team in the Laurentians, Mont-Tremblant

Cared for every day, not just on excursion days

The welfare of our dogs is not a checkbox — it's built into how we operate.

Our Nordic dogs — which include sled dogs and related northern breeds — receive continuous veterinary care throughout the year. Daily routines are designed around inspection, socialisation, and rest, in living conditions that prioritize the dogs' comfort and natural behaviours.

Each team is assembled with care: breed, physical condition, the season, snow conditions, teamwork, sled weight and musher expertise all factor into how we pair our dogs. Our head guide is responsible for building balanced teams — ones that perform well and keep everyone safe.

We minimize the use of aversive techniques. Our guides work with the dogs using positive, trust-based methods that respect each animal's instincts and learning process. The result is a team that works together willingly — which is exactly what makes for a great run.

Daily care standards

  • Daily check-in and socialisation routine for every dog
  • Ongoing veterinary care and health tracking
  • Housing designed for the dogs' comfort and safety
  • Training adapted to each dog's capacity and condition
  • Trust-based mushing methods — no aversive techniques
  • Emergency protocols specific to canine first aid

Reserve Your Next Doglsedding Adventure

Two people ride a dog sled pulled by a team of huskies through a snowy forest trail on a clear winter day.

Dogsledding – Diable Adventure

From199.00$
1h
Min Age : 3
Drive your own team! Meet our Nordic dogs (and puppies seasonally). We are 7 minutes from the resort. Enjoy hot chocolate in our yurt after your 1h trail […]
A team of sled dogs pulls a sled with two people through a snowy forest trail on a sunny winter day.

Dogsledding – Full Day Personalized Adventure

From566.00$
5h
Min Age : 6
Our full day Tremblant Dogsledding – Personalized Adventure offers you the opportunity to fully enjoy nature with your dog team in very small groups by spending almost 3 […]
Two mushers guide dog sled teams along a snowy trail, with several dogs pulling each sled; trees and snow surround the scene.

Dogsledding – Initiation for Kids

From171.00$
1h30
Min Age : 8 to 14
Our Dogsledding – Initiation for kids activity is a great way for your kids to discover the world of dogledding and the life of our dog athletes.
Two huskies pull a sled with two bundled-up people through a snowy forest trail on a sunny winter day, mountains in the background—a perfect Nordic Adventure in dogsledding.

Dogsledding – Nordic Adventure

From177.00$
1h30
Min Age : 3
Our 1-hour, active dogsled ride takes you through wooded, winding, and open fields, 45 minutes from Tremblant. You drive your own sled and switch halfway. Reward our Nordic […]
Two people ride a dog sled through a snowy forest, led by a team of four dogs under bright daylight.

Dogsledding – Nordic Adventure (Private Tour)

From287.50$
1h30
Min Age : 3
Our 1-hour, active dogsled ride takes you through wooded, winding, and open fields, 45 minutes from Tremblant. You drive your own sled and switch halfway. Reward our Nordic […]
A team of sled dogs pulls a sled through a snowy forest trail, surrounded by trees under winter sunlight.

Dogsledding – Pre-Season Training Experience

From171.00$
1h30
Min Age : 9
Our Pre-season training experience is an opportunity to be part of our athlete’s training for the up-coming season!
A person in a yellow jacket rides a dog sled pulled by six dogs along a snowy forest trail.

Dogsledding – Upper Laurentians

From171.00$
1h30
Min Age : 2
Dogsledding – Upper Laurentians is one of the great winter activities that we offer and that you can enjoy with the whole family!