Baggage Transportation
This service is available during winter only : from January 2 to March 4, 2024.
Rules to respect
Don’t want to travel with your backpack? We take care of everything. The Park’s team transports your luggage to the shelter(s) where you are staying so you can feel light and fully appreciate your hikes!
A minimum fee of $100 + taxes is required. Reservations required as places are limited.
It has to all fit in the sled!
Weight: 40 pounds MAXIMUM
+
Dimensions: 29″ x 13″ x 10.5″ MAXIMUM
PLEASE NOTE: if these conditions are not met, your baggage may be refused or a supplement may be applied.
Types of baggage accepted
Backpack
A sleeping bag attached to the backpack is permitted, as long as the conditions of weight: 40 pounds maximum and dimensions: 29″ x 13″ x 10.5″ maximum is respected.
Cooler
The coolers must not open during transport. Be sure to put a rope/strap to keep it closed. A cooler is considered as baggage and must therefore respect the weight conditions: 40 pounds (20 kg) max. and dimensions: 29″ x 13″ x 10.5″ max.
Bag and carry-on luggage
Bags and cabin baggage are accepted in the sled and must respect the weight conditions: 40 pounds (20 kg) max. and dimensions: 29″ x 13″ x 10.5″ max.
Random items
Equipment is accepted in the sled, it must be grouped together in a closed container and must respect the weight conditions: 40 pounds (20 kg) max. and dimensions: 29″ x 13″ x 10.5″ max. It is considered as luggage.
Types of baggage refused
Hockey bag
Too bulky, a hockey bag is automatically refused. Thank you for your understanding.
Open luggage/bag
The transport of luggage is done in small paths. The trail conditions are sometimes very difficult. Therefore, the luggage can happen to be ejected from the sled. Please close all of your luggage carefully.
Barrel
Too bulky, a barrel is automatically refused. Thank you for your understanding.
To provide you with better service
Reservation
Baggage transportation service must be booked at least 72 hours (3 days) IN ADVANCE.
Baggage drop-off
Your luggage must be ready for transport at Léopold Papineau Pavilion BEFORE 10:30 a.m. Exceeding this arrival time will result in a $30 fee. (The latest departure time for luggage transport is 11:00, no transport will be made after this time).
Transport between shelters and cabins
After your night at the shelter, your luggage must be ready BEFORE 10 AM.
Layout of the sled
Our team takes care of your luggage. Please deposit them in the place provided for this purpose and not in the sled. Indeed, the experience of the attendants in placing the luggage in the sled makes it possible to ensure good coordination in complete safety.
| Baggage transportation | Rates |
|---|---|
| Per baggage / round trip per person | 25$ |
| Per piece of luggage when transferring to another refuge | 25$ |
| Additional baggage per person | 25$ |
Baggage minimum required (4)
A minimum of 4 bags is required.
Your bag cannot exceed the weight of 40 pounds (about 18 kg),
Hockey bags or other oversized luggage cannot be accommodated. Coolers or equipment will be counted as additional baggage.
Please note that:
the cost of this service is per round trip * or for transfer to another shelter, per participant (minimum of 4 participants). If you spend nights in different shelters, the following rates will apply: - go to the first shelter: $18 + tax / person / luggage (max.40 pounds or 20 kg) - transfer to the 2nd shelter: $18 + tax / person / luggage (max.40 pounds or 20 kg) - transfer to the 3rd shelter: $18 + taxes / person / luggage (max.40 pounds or 20 kg) And so on! The return of luggage at the reception is included. * Half-fare for incomplete service (go only or return only) will not apply. Important notes: Please note that we are not responsible for lost or damaged items during transport. This service is available only in the winter time. At certain times of the season, it is impossible for us to offer this service (e.g. during the thaw, when the first snow falls or others), we will inform you at the time of booking.
Free : 20 litres of drinking water
Mountain cabins have no water or electricity. By booking the luggage transport service (minimum 100$ +taxes), we provide you free of charge 20 litres of drinking water.