Dogsledding events “winter 2010”
Dogsled-related tourist events in the regions:
Charlevoix
La Classique dogsled race
February 6 to 8, 2010
Isle-aux-Coudres
Spread over three consecutive days, this major dogsledding race—in its 20th edition—is associated with cystic fibrosis. Mushers and their teams come from all over North America to compete in this event.
www.tourismeisleauxcoudres.com Chaudière-Appalaches Daaquam River International Sled Dog Race
January 15 to 17, 2010
Saint-Just-de-Bretenières
The fith edition of this dogsledding competition held in Saint-Just-de-Bretenières. The races begin Saturday morning and the finals are held throughout the day on Sunday.
www.daaquam.qc.ca
Lanaudière Course internationale Lanaudière de chiens de traîneau (international dogsled race)
L’Épiphanie
February 26,27 and 28, 2010
Meet professional dogsled drivers and their teams from all over North America. The races are held on the Rivière de l’Achigan and are accompanied by family activities such as skating and snow sculpting.
www.linternationaledechiensdetraineauxlanaudiere.com