Duration: | 4 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
Tour Category: | Skiing |
Quebec Ski-Shoeing Excursion
Tour code: 26232P1
Location: Quebec City, Canada
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Discover the winter beauty of Station Duchesnay National Park on this 4-hour ski-shoeing hike. A mix of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, ski-shoeing provides low-impact exercise amid peaceful forest landscapes. With trekking poles in hand, follow a guide onto snowy trails and learn about the Quebec woods. Warm up with hot chocolate, stop for breaks, and keep watch for wildlife in the area, including deer and moose. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring a more personalized experience.
Highlights
4-hour ski-shoeing experience from Duchesnay Station, 25
minutes from Quebec City
Enjoy the sport of ski-shoeing, a combination of cross-country
skiing and snowshoeing
Snap unique photos of the Quebec forests and wildlife
Gear and instruction included
Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures personalized attention
Ski-shoeing offers you a way to see the Station Duchesnay National Park from a different perspective while enjoying outdoor winter fun and low-impact exercise. No experience is needed for this sport, if you can walk, you can ski-shoe. Meet your experienced guide in late morning at the Horizon Lodge where you will be provided with ski-shoes, trekking poles and simple-to-follow techniques to get you out on the trail. Once you’re ready, strap on your ski-shoes and follow your guide along quiet trails, experiencing winter beauty. You will have plenty of opportunities to stop for photos and rest breaks. Wildlife can be easier to spot in the winter landscape. Throughout your hike, your guide will keep an eye out for signs of deer, moose, squirrel, porcupine and other creatures that inhabit the area. The trek will end back at Horizon Lodge.
Details
Inclusions
Ski-shoeing and trekking
poles Hot chocolate
National Park fees
Professional local guide
Small-group tour
Exclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Additional info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 12 years A maximum of 8 people per booking Please dress in athletic winter wear and bring water, lunch and snacks
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant women
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Subject to favorable snow conditions. If canceled due to insufficient snow, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Voucher info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Local operator information
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Schedule and Pricing
Departure point Duchesnay Station
Departure time 10am
Duration 4 hours (approx.) Return details
Returns to original departure point