Itinerary
We will explore together the magnificent canyon and the Jacques Cartier River on snowshoes, housing its cliffs and its hydroelectric dam and its immense ice.
My friendly mountain goats will accompany us on the trails while we watch the wildlife and lush nature.
Then on the fire, I will prepare a delicious traditional Quebec meal accompanied by hot drinks and will tell you the Indian legends of the old days of the French explorers.
Stop At:
• Maison Dery, 125 Chemin du Roy, Pont-Rouge, Quebec G3H 2G7 Canada
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Promenade Jacques-Cartier, 175 Rte de la Pinière, Pont-Rouge, QC G3H 2H3, Canada
3 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Depending on weather and snow conditions, the meeting location and tour location might have to change for safety reasons. The tour guide will confirm a day prior with last minute details.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Karla_K
This adventure was the Best thing that we did on our trip to Canada! We loved every minute. First of all, Jaques Cartier Park is really stunning. But the goats, pup and Francois really made it a unique and memorable day that we will cherish. We are grateful to have had the chance to experience Canada this way.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05
Posted By : Kelly_V
We had an amazing time on this excursion. Francois was an excellent guide and his goats are so well-trained. Luna the german shepard kept my kids entertained the entire time! This was the highlight of the trip for them.
Francois even went above and beyond and jumped into the rushing river to grab my son's boot which had fallen into the water. I can't recommend him enough.
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Posted On : 2024-04-03
Posted By : Leslie_S
The host did not show up for the tour. We drove all the way to the meet up point and he didn’t show up. Didn’t respond to any communication.
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Posted On : 2024-03-05
Posted By : Lori_R
Absolutely fantastic experience. Francois was great and the views on this snowshoeing adventure were really beautiful. His dog Luna and the three goats made for a truly unique and fun experience. The stew and cake Francois made were delicious!! For an off the beaten path adventure this was truly excellent. Kudos to you Francois, we had a great day!!!
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Posted On : 2024-02-14
Posted By : Ann_B
This was a fantastic experience! A group of us went to Winter Carnival and we took a day off to go snowshoeing with François and his animals. The canyon scenery was beautiful. This was everyone’s first time snowshoeing and it was pretty easy, once we got moving. Dinner was delicious. Everyone in our group agreed that this was our favorite part of the trip.
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Posted On : 2024-02-12
Posted By : Michelle_D
Such a cool experience! François was very knowledgeable about the terrain and the history of the area. We learned a lot, plus the walk was just beautiful along the river, and the goats and Luna the dog were so sweet! Would absolutely recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-01-04
Posted By : Richard_H
My family enjoyed the hike. There wasn't enough snow for snowshoes, so that part didn't happen. There was only a light covering of snow on the ground as there was a lot of rain the week before the hike. The three goats were very friendly and they carried the load of fire logs, cooking equipment for the Quebec Stew, beer and other refreshments. Francoise the tour guide was very nice and pointed out historical information along the river that we traveled by. The hike wasn't very strenuous, was more relaxing. Very beautiful area. A nice fire was lit by Francoise and his children who came along to assist the group of about 25. The Quebec Stew was very tasty, and it was nice to enjoy a couple of Canadian beers and coffee while relaxing by the river. There was also juice available for the children. The entire experience lasted about 3 hours. Definitely worth doing.
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Posted On : 2024-01-02
Posted By : Sandra_C
Beautiful experience seeing the frozen river, being guided by the friendly goats and Luna, the delicious stew and milk bread!! All was special, many thanks to the experienced and careful guides!! It was a unique Christmas for the complete family.
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Posted On : 2024-01-02
Posted By : Grace_R
François was a generous and knowledgeable host and guide. Unfortunately there was not enough snow around Christmas this year for snowshoeing (unusual for this time of year - we got unlucky!), but we still had an enchanting winter hike through the park with the mountain goats and François's very sweet dog. François had the crampons and walking sticks needed to feel secure on the path in the weather conditions, as well as all the supplies for a hearty and delicious supper. There was a mix-up about the pick-up location, which is why I'm giving this 4 instead of 5 stars. François did message us the morning of our tour with the correct pick-up location, but this information would have been more useful more in advance so we could have planned our day properly. I'd recommend definitely doing this tour, but contact François in advance to confirm the address of the meet-up point.
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Posted On : 2023-12-31
Posted By : Jennifer_R
Fun unique tour. Kids especially liked it. Tour guide was great. Goats and dog were fun addition. Great for all ages. Would do it again and definitely recommend to friends and family.
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Posted On : 2023-12-31
