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Dogsledding at Haliburton Forest - Dogsledding at its Best
Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd consists of 60.000 acres of forested, rolling hills interspersed with more than 50 lakes and hundreds of wetlands. Winding through the forest are more than 300 kilometers of groomed trails making this a dogsledders paradise. Hidden along the trails are a number of small camps and shelters providing scenic locations to have a snack, warm up or stay overnight.

The Dogs
Over one hundred and thirty Siberian Huskies, known for their exuberant friendliness, await your arrival. Docile and lovable, these dogs enjoy a run and work out pulling sleighs. Once harnessed up and on the trail there is nothing that compares to experiencing winter with the sound of snow rustling under the runners of your sleigh and the panting of your dogs.

The Trails
Over the last 40 years Haliburton Forest has prided itself in creating one of the best trail systems in Canada - and our dogsled trails are no exception. With state-of-the-art grooming equipment, professional staff and the only portable snowmaker in North America, we can guarantee incredible winter conditions.

To participate in our tours, guests will not require prior dogsledding experience. Our professional guides will introduce you to the basics of dogsledding in order to ensure that you will have a safe and enjoyable dogsledding excursion. While dogsledding does require physical participation, guests do not have to be in excellent physical condition and should bring along an attitude of adventure


Equipment and Clothing
Haliburton Forest will supply all necessary equipment for your tour including snacks and meals where noted. You will be responsible for all appropriate warm clothing. Good winter boots, mitts and a hat are a must ! Layering is essential in winter clothing !

The Tours
Prior to departing on your tour you will be introduced to your guides and dog team. After a brief, but intensive and comprehensive training session you can become involved in harnessing the dogs. Then, under the leadership of your guide, your tour departs. Take charge and drive your own team or sit back in the basket of the sleigh and enjoy the trails as the dogs pull you along. The choice is yours.

INTRODUCTORY TOURS will introduce visitors to dogsledding basics. After instructions on dogsledding and an introduction to the 4-legged team, guests can expect to spend between one and two hours on the trails.

HALF DAY TOURS  will stop en-route for a warm up drink with opportunities for photographs and stories. The average distance covered in the 1/2 day tour is 20 km

FULL DAY TOURS will stop en-route at one of the shelter cabins for a lunch before continuing down the trail and eventually back to the kennel. The average distance covered is approximately 40km depending on trail conditions.

DOG SLEDDING RATES AND RULES
We ask for Non-Refundable Deposits with every booking

• $30 per person for Intro Tours
• $50 per person for all other Tours

Remember to dress for the weather – “Layers” are recommended as well as have Proper Winter Boots!

Remember to bring a camera and a good sense of Adventure for you and the dogs work as a team!

All tours include the “Intro to Dog sledding” and a Kennel Tour.

CLIENTS SHOULD ARRIVE 20 MINS TO 30 MINS PRIOR TO TOUR!
Pricing:

Introductory Tours:
$115 per person, single sled $165 adult with child as passenger
$200 Two adults sharing a sled

This is “an excellent way for the first time musher to enjoy a new experience. Time is taken to enjoy the winter wonderland as you make your away through the scenic forest trails before heading back”.
The tours begin at 10am or 2pm and run up to an Hour and a half.

Half-Day Tours: $175 per person, single sled $245 adult with child as passenger
$300 Two adults sharing a sled

This tour “will stop on route for a warm up drink with many opportunities for photographs and stories. The average distance covered in a Half-Day tour is about 15 kms.” We do not allow children under the age of 6 years old.
The tours begin at 9am or 1pm and run up to 3 hours.

Full-Day Tours: $275 per person
This tour “will stop on route at one of the shelter cabins or on the trail for lunch before continuing down the trail and eventually back at the kennel.
The average distance is covered approximately 30 kms depending on trail conditions and other variables.”
The tours begin at 9:30am to 4pm and run up to approximately 6.5 hours.

We also offer Weekday Packages:

• 1 night accommodations with a Half-Day tour is $235 per person
• 1 night accommodations with a Full Day tour is $335 per person
  (both based on double occupancy)
  
  Please call Reservations at 705-754-2198 to make your booking TODAY!!
  
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