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Participate in a variety of winter activities while at the lodge including dogsledding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and sleigh rides. Learn to mush your own team of dogs along the scenic trails. Your guide will brief you on the mechanics of sledding, introduce you to your team, explain and demonstrate how the dogs are hitched to the sled and, finally, show you just how it’s done! Explore the winter wonderland on a pair of Ojibwa snowshoes. Take a moment to observe the antics of boreal bird species and learn the fine points of winter woody plant identification. Or, take an old-fashioned sleigh ride or explore the area on cross country skis. The possibilities are endless and the choices are up to you.
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| Season: January to March |
| Requirements: Cross country skis. |
| Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle. |
| Suggested Clothing: Winter coat, snowboots, snowpants, hat, gloves, scarf, long underwear, wool socks, fleece or wool underclothes. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Restrictions: Dog sledding may be physically demanding, especially when traveling uphill. It is important that you are fit and agile. Goggles highly recommended. Age restrictions apply - 12 years of age and older.
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| Maximum Number of People: 16 |
| Equipment Provided: Use of the trails. |
| Transportation: Trips begin and end in at the ranch near Baddeck, Nova Scotia. You can fly into Halifax International Airport or the regional airport in Sydney, Nova Scotia with a commercial scheduled airline. From there you can take a chartered flight or drive a car directly to the ranch.
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| Accommodations: Accommodations at the guesthouse included. 8 rooms with one queen bed in each room. The building’s natural wood cladding, green, steeply-pitched, metal-tiled roof and natural stone accents allow it to blend effortlessly into its surroundings. Hand-crafted, wrought iron railings and paths lined with native stone enhance the rugged hillside into which the building has been set. Balconies and windows, strategically placed and opening onto incomparable views of the foothills of the Cape Breton Highlands or over the lush and fertile Baddeck River Valley, provide breath-taking panoramas of the beauty that surrounds you. This unique Guesthouse provides exceptional comfort in a simple yet elegant setting. The 8 suites, individually decorated with restful, autumn palettes, are beautifully appointed with hand crafted, solid native yellow birch furnishings and hardwood flooring to enhance the rugged beauty of the integrated, exposed hand-hewn timbers. Sheepskin area rugs, 100% pure cotton bed linens, topped with hand-made quilts that reflect the changing seasons, add just a touch of whimsy. On the practical side, the well-lit, three-piece baths are equipped with state of the art equipment, an endless supply of hot water and, to quench your thirst, chemical-free drinking water. Sound-proof division walls and concrete sub-floors ensure both a peaceful and quiet stay as well as your privacy. And, to further ensure healthy, clean air, the Guesthouse is a non-smoking facility. And, for your convenience, the Guesthouse is mere steps from the adjacent Interpretive Centre and your dining venue. |
| Meal Information: Either breakfast or all meals included. The lodge serves healthy gourmet cuisine. Devoted to serving healthy, organic food, the lodge grows fresh vegetables and herbs on the farm and in the greenhouse, and they raise their own Highland cattle beef, Blackface lamb, free-range poultry and fish. These efforts ensure the chefs are able to offer guests original, seasonal gourmet dishes, made only with fresh ingredients, year round. Top off your gourmet meals with a visit to the cellar to choose from a selection of local award-winning wines. |
| Guide Information: Guided activities such as dogsledding, snowshoeing and sleigh rides can be arranged for an additional cost. |
| Weather Information: Winter temperatures will average from 0 to -20 degrees Celsius. |
| Comments: This is an adult-oriented resort. Kids 12 and older are welcome. Your animal companions are welcome. Dogs and cats must be leashed at all times. We provide kennel accommodations. |
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$210.00* per room per night
Double occupancy. Breakfast included |
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$190.00* per room per night
Single occupancy. Breakfast included |
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$330.00* per room per night
Double occupancy. All meals included |
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$250.00* per room per night
Single occupancy. All meals included |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax , 8.00% Provincial Sales Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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