A full seven days of sledding, including self-sustaining trekking! You will be racking the clicks with over 540 km each way. 

 

Day 1.

Cochrane to Moosonee to James Bay

Overnight at Keepaychum or the Hudson’s Bay Staffhouse

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Day 2.

Sunrise on James Bay. Sled to Attawapiskat.

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Day 3.

Sledding around the Bay overnight at hunting camp.

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Day 4.

Sunrise on James Bay and on to Polar Bear Park, polar bear spotting and overnighting at hunting camp.

 

Day 5.

Sleep in and head back to Attawapiskat. Take it at your pace as this is a day with room for exploration.

 

Day 6.

Head back to Keepaychum, visit historic Hudson’s Bay Staffhouse.

 

Day 7.

Explore James Bay and Moose River for wildlife spotting and then head back to Cochrane.

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Our tours include:

• Expertly guided sledding excursions: Your guides are both local Cree and Canadian Forces Rangers.

• Temperatures on this tour can be in the -50° range and at times with high winds. No brass monkey stuff. You must have -50° rated gear. Please note that you cannot do this tour without this specialized gear. We will provide you with links to where you can purchase what you need and you must sign a waiver affirming you have the appropriate gear.

• Comfortable accommodations in Keepaychum and Attawapiskat. Roughing it in hunting camps on the self-sustaining leg of the journey. Includes ice-fishing for meals and wood-stove warmed sleeping quarters.

• Immersive indigenous cultural experiences

• Wildlife encounters: polar bear, moose, caribou, snowshoe hares, ptarmigan, etc.

 

All Inclusive Seven Day Tour Costs: *Accommodation extra and customized based on your choice of location and how many people to a room.

 

Party of 4 - 2 JBA sleds $5,025 per person. Own sleds and gas: $3,975 pp.

Party of 6 - 3 JBA sleds $4,300 per person. Own sleds and gas: $3,500 pp.

Party of 8 - 4 JBA sleds $3,750 per person. Own sleds and gas: $2,950 pp.

Party of 12 - 6 JBA sleds $3,275 per person. Own sleds and gas: $2,475 pp.

 

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