Activités d'hiver insolites
au Canada
For those who dream of a white winter, Canada embodies winter in its full glory: snow-covered forests, northern lights, frozen lakes. It comes as no surprise that this beautiful country, which experiences a pronounced winter 4 months of the year, is the destination for a magical journey and the opportunity to engage in typically Nordic activities!
Nordic activities by TERRA Canada
100% Canadian activities: ice fishing, dog sledding, ice skating on frozen lakes, ice climbing..
- Taste winter cuisine: sugar shack, poutine, tourtière..
- Discover winter wildlife: polar bears, sled dogs,..
- Illuminated cities and villages: a completely different atmosphere.
- Cozy accommodations: lodges, chalets, and unique stays: camping in the snow… If you want to experience a different kind of winter, here’s a tour of the unique activities offered by TERRA Canada!
Quebec - Introduction to ice canoeing
On the St. Lawrence River, the ice forms, breaks, and reforms starting in January. This is where ice canoeing was born. In the 17th century, the canoe was used to cross the river, transporting goods between Quebec City and Lévis throughout the winter.
Today these crossings have become a sport that is one of the highlights of the Quebec Winter Carnival held in February.
We offer you a quintessentially Québécois introduction!
- On the shore, the guide explains the movements, the necessary coordination and each person’s role.
- We push the canoe onto the ice, jump aboard and start rowing. Be careful not to break the team’s rhythm!
- Very quickly, we forget the cold to focus only on the rhythm, the support and breathing in tempo with the river. This introduction is a blend of effort, adrenaline and respect for a tradition deeply rooted in Quebec.
- Activity suitable for families, from 6 years old.
- Winter experience available between mid-November and mid-March.
Yukon - Dog sledding
As a teenager, Luc dreamed of adventures with sled dogs while reading the accounts of great explorers and pioneers of major races like the Yukon Quest. It was during a trip to France that he adopted his first dog, Merlin, a malamute. This was the beginning of a passion that, more than 30 years later, still drives him « What I love is working with the dogs and especially sharing my passion for the great outdoors. ».
Every year, from December to March, Luc and the mushers of Yukon, the Northwest and Quebec prepare their dog teams for crossings through the heart of vast, wild territories. We invite you to join them for an exceptional experience:
- A one-day introduction allows you to discover the daily life of a musher.
- For adventurers, it’s possible to go on multi-day expeditions: you cross landscapes throughout the day, then set up camp in the evening. The dog team allows you to carry all the necessary comfort to experience an adventure in complete comfort with heated glamping or to stop at lodges at the end of the world to admire the northern lights by the fireside. Off you go for a crossing of frozen lakes, forests and plateaus open to the sky. The sound of runners on snow replaces the tumult. A few words from the guide and the pack comes alive at once. The barking rises, the dogs are impatient. The departure is always a moment of tension and energy. Then at the signal, the sled takes off, and silence returns. If you want to take the lead of a dog team, like a true musher, Luc will be delighted to hand you the reins! This experience is for everyone.
Hudson Bay - Polar bears
The ultimate end-of-the-world experience! Going to observe animals in extreme conditions with the Milky Way and northern lights as a backdrop.
It’s Nina-Lou, travel designer, who tells us about her experience in Churchill, the starting point for bear observation expeditions. Isolated on the shores of Hudson Bay, Churchill is only accessible by train or plane, making it a preserved location.
Every autumn, as winter approaches, polar bears leave the tundra to reach the bay. They wait for the ice to form sufficiently to go hunting on the ice floe.
To approach them safely, we use « tundra buggies. » Large platform wagons with large panoramic windows that allow you to see the bears up close without disturbing them. The naturalist guides on board, specialists in Arctic wildlife, explain their behavior and how they adapt to climate change.
Our commitment? Working with electric buggies to preserve the soil and not disturb the bears.
Rockies -Ice climbing
In the Canadian Rockies, around Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise, frozen walls attract winter enthusiasts seeking thrills and challenges. The icy walls become a playground. Supervised by certified guides, participants learn to handle ice axes and crampons, to find the right rhythm, to trust the ice. We offer you:
- Introduction to ice climbing
- 6 to 7-hour excursion
- Supervision by professional guides specialized in ice climbing.
Travel with TERRA Canada
Do these unique experiences intrigue you? The promise of a TERRA Canada trip is a smooth and worry-free organization:
- Warm clothing rental upon your arrival
- A trip tailored to YOU. You’re traveling with others and have different interests, we plan outings adapted to your passions so that everyone experiences the winter they dream of!
- Support and assistance: we are available 24/7 to answer your questions!
- 100% tailor-made stay: You want to change your itinerary at the last minute! We’re here for you!
- Itineraries tested and adjusted by our teams on the ground
- Access to trusted local providers (guides, mushers, family inns…)
Contact us : contact@terra-canada.com
