Kanatha-Aki Nature Center (A Family-Owned Business)

Welcome to Kanatha-Aki. Kanatha-Aki is an Amerindian philosophy that means "guardian of the boundless earth" in Algonquin.

Our center invites you to take part in our winter and summer activities, to get away and discover the most beautiful and wildest things that nature has to offer!

Accompanied by a team of enthusiastic and professional people, we offer various customized packages that respect our animals:

walks, hikes, excursions and expeditions on dog sleds in the winter and on horseback in the summer so you can be one with animals and nature; forest survival courses and training to learn how to live in the wild; fishing expeditions (fly fishing, line fishing, fishing by hand, and ice fishing) so you can enjoy your own catch; authentic days with our trapper-coureur des bois to better understand past ways of life; encounters with wood bison (Athabascae) to observe these fascinating animals; visits to our traditional Amerindian site to discover native culture and philosophy... and to prolong the fun, we're offering you the experience of an overnight in either a traditional tepee on a bed of pine and bison skins, a hut at the top of the mountain with a breathtaking view of the valley, or a trapper's log cabin!

JOB !

Do you want to live new experiences, to see new horizons?
Here is the opportunity for you!
Kanatha-Aki, our Nature Activity Center located in the heart of the magnificent Laurentians region, in Quebec, is recruiting guides for the 2025 summer season.

Positions to be filled:

Equestrian guide

If you already have experience as a hiking guide, managing beginners on horseback, or an excellent level as a rider and a good understanding of the equine world, the position is for you! It consists of taking charge of a group of 6 people, most often beginners, to make them discover what it is like to connect with the horse which will transport them through our Laurentian forests for a period of 1 to 2 hours, all by transmitting our philosophy based on respect for nature, animals and oneself.

Zipline guide

If you have experience in group management, good physical condition and the desire to work in the heart of nature, this position is for you! It consists of guiding and assisting groups of up to 10 people per guide, throughout our park of 18 zip lines and taking the opportunity to share your love of nature.
(on-site training)

Dog Sledding Guide (Musher)

If you already have experience as a musher, kennel management skills, and are in good physical condition, this position is for you! Your role will be to lead a group of 1 to 3 people, skillfully handle your sled and dog team during excursions ranging from one hour to a full day expedition. The trails are in mountainous terrain, which is why we require experienced mushers. You will provide your group with a unique and unforgettable experience, always prioritizing respect for the animals and nature. The bond between the guide and their dogs is essential to our center. You’ll have the opportunity to live your passion and share it with others. (Additional training provided on site.)

New

The Kanatha-Aki offers you the services of a professional photographer with your activity.

Immortalize the unforgettable moments of your sleigh ride and your visit to the Kanatha-Aki center.

Family - school groups - businesses - marriage proposal... For more information on availability and rates contact the center +1 819 321 1890

New : we offer rides on 18 different zip-lines in an enchanting setting during which you will fly over our stream in the heart of the forest.

Culture shock guaranteed!

Accessible activities for everyone and à la carte packages available for groups, companies, and schools.

Located in Val-des-Lacs in Quebec, Canada, in the majestic Laurentian Mountains and adjacent to the Mont-Tremblant National Park, we are 90 minutes from Montreal, 40 minutes from the Mont Tremblant Ski Resort, and 20 minutes from Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts and Saint-Donat.

We look forward to welcoming you here!

WINTER live visit

SUMMER live visit