Destination James Bay
February 13-14-15 ,2024 (FULL)
February 16-17-18 ,2024 (FULL)
February 23-24-25 ,2024 (FULL)
March 1-2-3 ,2024 (FULL)
March 8-9-10 ,2024 (FULL)
February 16-17-18 ,2024 (All women's ride) (12 spots)
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Trips run at the end of February and in March.
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3 days trip
Starting from Hearst, we ride along the Missinaibi river. We get to see Thunder House Falls and Hell's Gate Canyon.
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Itineary:
First day
We leave early 280km the first day, food for the trip can be prepared by the Companion Hotel Motel or bring your own, (Thunder House and Hell’s Gate), warm up shack halfway, have dinner and sleep at Onakawana camp
Second day
Breakfast at Onakawana Camp. Exploring James Bay area, Moose Factory and Moosonee, around 220km, more relax day, lunch in Moosonee, diner at Onakawana Camp. Possibility to buy liquor in Moosonee for AT CAMP ONLY.
Third day
Back by Abitibi Canyon, 190km to Smooth Rock Falls,
choice to come back in Hearst or go in Cochrane, food accommodation at Abitibi Canyon or in Smooth Rock Falls for lunch .
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Groups of 12
Price: 600$ + tax each
Included:
2 guides pulling sleigh full of gas, towing, Safety: satellite phone, tarp, first aid kit, fire, dry clothes, spare food etc...
Needed:
Snowmobile (In good condition), 3 gallons of gas strapped to your snowmobile, personal effects, food and snacks, liquor for at the camp only, spare belt, spare Oil, cash to pay hosts and other expenses
FAQ
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If a snowmobile breaks down, one of our guides will pull you all the way to Moosonee. Train Arrangements will be made there to take back your snowmobile on the Polar Bear Express to Cochrane. It's around 80$ for a snowmobile and around the same price for the person.
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You will need to buy gas to fill your snowmobile at Onakawana camp.
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Oil can be bought in Moosonee. You will need to carry what you need.
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Recommended sleds: Long track
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If you're a smaller group, we will try to fill in the group to have 12 riders.
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Aprox. Expenses:
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200-250L of gas + oil
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2 nights’ accommodation 350$ cash (Onakawana Camp includes breakfast and dinner)
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3 lunches
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Accommodations for before the trip
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All gas expenses are snowmobilers’ responsibility.
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Food, accommodation, gas is not included into our packages.
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20% deposit when booking. No reimbursement. Can book another year or try to sell spot. Balance due a month before trip.
Your guides
Dany Gratton
Dany started guiding in 2003 by offering his famous snowmobile tours to Moosonee. Dany is well known in is community to be the "coureur des bois". He has over 35 years of experience riding trail and off-trails. He likes to always have a safe trip with his friends or clients. He likes to show the beautiful wilderness of Northern Ontario.
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Mylène Coulombe-Gratton
Mylène has been riding since she was born with her father. She did the Moosonee trip when she was 13. She can ride! Mylène went to work and to school by snowmobile as soon as she turns 12. She has been guiding with her father for 3 years and planning those trips for 5 years. With her experience, leader skills and knowledge, you will be in great hands.
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