You can go urban dogsledding in Montreal starting January 19

The cold and snow in Montreal is rough. But, starting this weekend, it could be ruff.

As part of the 36th edition of the Fête des neiges festival which takes place on Parc Jean-Drapeau, stand up to the snow and cold by getting dragged through it by a pack of happy dogs.

See also

• Montreal’s epic 3-week winter festival returns January 19 (PHOTOS)
• You can take a FREE shuttle bus to Montreal's largest natural park all winter
• You can take FREE outdoor snow yoga classes in Montreal this winter
• Montreal's FREE man-made ski hill opens for the winter season on December 21

A pack of trained pooches, all properly cared for by Fête des neiges organizers, will take you on a winter trail trek through the woods, hills, sights and sounds of the historic Parc Jean-Drapeau island.

 

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Dogsledding hopefuls usually have to travel outside of the city’s limits to go for a canine-led ride so this is a welcomed alternative and it will take place every weekend starting this Saturday until February 10.

 

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Other outdoor activities include at the outdoor winter festival including snow tubing, cross-country skiing, an icy pirate ship, ice skating, ice sculptures, ziplining, a Ferris wheel, Tour de Lévis, axe throwing, a penguin village, a Polar Circus, snow scooters, an inflatable bouncy castle, and a mini igloo play area.