It is with great pride that L’International de traîneau à chiens de la Rivière Daaquam will host the 7th edition of the International Sleddog Championship of Canada from the 9th to the 11th of March 2012 on the site of the Villégiature et Pourvoirie Daaquam in St-Just-de-Bretenières


This global event will be sanctioned by both the Club d’attelage des chiens de traîneau du Québec (CACQ)  and  by the International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS) as a step in the World Cup, in preparation IFSS World Championships to be held in North America in 2013.

The race course covers the territory of the County of Montmagny, through the trails of the Appalachian Regional Park and this, in an enchanting setting with northern landscapes dotted with lakes and rivers frozen in ice and its immense bog bordered by a boreal forest draped with a white snow and home to the most diverse wildlife.

With a purse of $ 10 000, more than 100 teams and 1000 dogs are expected for this years competition which will take place over two days.

For the duration of the event, activities will be offered; introduction to dog sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing, inflatable games, booths with local products, animation, and much more.


We hope you’ll join us during this special event!

Michel Julien, President
   
 
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A word from the Minister of Tourism

Everyone interested in this unique, traditional mode of transportation is invited to the Chaudière-Appalaches region to enjoy a remarkable international race. The Internationaux de traîneau à chiens du Canada (International Sleddog Championship of Canada) is a great opportunity to discover and enjoy this discipline, which requires tremendous complicity between man and animal. Some one hundred teams along with their dogs will be competing in this World Cup stage of the International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS) World Championships, taking place in Norway.

In addition to spotlighting Québec's winter season, this competition attracts participants and spectators from around the world. Thrilled fans will look on as the competitors and their faithful companions face off in this fast-paced race in the enchanting setting of the Parc régional des Appalaches and the counties of Montmagny and Etchemins.

I would like to congratulate the organizers and volunteers whose outstanding efforts are key to the success of this event. I also wish the best of luck to all those taking part in the various races


Nicole Ménard
Minister of Tourism
Minister responsible for the Montérégie region