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THE CANADIAN ESKIMO DOG
This beautiful and wild looking dog bears very much resemblance to the well-known Husky and goes back 2000 years in history. They are direct descendants of the polar wolf tamed and trained by Eskimos up in the high arctic to be used for packing, hunting and as sled dogs. Canada’s oldest aboriginal race was virtually on the edge of extinction 15 years ago when Bill Carpenter of Yellowknife managed to find some unregistered but purebred animals. His Eskimo Dog Research Foundation brought the breed back to international recognition. |
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Itinerary |
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Arrival Day
Transfer by 4x4 Vehicle or snowmobiles to Kruger Lake Camp - a beautiful lake on a elevation of 980 meters and one kilometer outside the northern boundary of Bowron Lake Park. The Camp is located in a picturesque setting along the lakeshore with a view across the lake of the Indianpoint Mountains. It consists of two log cabins, one serving as a dormitory, the other one as kitchen, dining room and staff-quarter. There is no electricity or running water and an outhouse is the only sanitary installation. This is the home of trapper Tim and his family and your stay here makes you feel like living back in the old days of fur traders, trappers and prospectors. Afternoon introduction to dog sledding. Dinner & Overnight |
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| 02 - 04 |
Dog Mushing
Mush. Daily trips with your own dog team through the winter wonderland of the Northern Cariboo Mountains or overnight trips on the frozen waters of Indianpoint Lake and Isaac Lake. ( Weather permitting ) We travel mainly on groomed trails and are providing basic instructions in handling dog sleds and commanding a team. - No mushing experience is necessary but a reasonably fit condition is recommended. The well-trained Canadian Eskimo Dogs run in teams of four to six in double file, pulling toboggan sleds. Nights will be spent in the cozy log cabins of Kruger Lake Camp. |
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| 05 |
Departure Day
After breakfast transfer to Bowron Lake Visitor Centre. End of Tour.Option: Individual program extension at Bowron Lakes Provincial Park for cross country skiing, ice fishing and snowmobiling. |
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| Dates |
Shared Sled |
Single Sled |
| On Request |
$750.00 |
$980.00 |
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| Including: |
• Guided Dog Mushing
• Snowshoeing on a Trapline
• All Camping Equipment
• Trips start with pick up at the Bowron Lake Campground
• All meals (dinner on the first day of the tour /ending with breakfast on the last day)
• 7% GST Tax
Special Notes:
• Maximum of 6 and a minimum of 2 clients
• Minimum age to participate is 8 years. Children between 8 & 14 years old can ride with a parent and will get a 10% reduction on the double sled rate.
• Minimum age to drive their own sled is 14 years. Any child between 14 and 19 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian.
• All guests are required to sign a waiver of liability prior to departure
• Guest should be in good physical condition and willing to participate in group- and outdoor life. |
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