Our team

The DOGS

David breeds Alaskan dogs since the beginning of the adventure. This constantly evolving breed is probably the most versatile. Depending on the bloodline and the training given, this breed of dog can be a fearsome sprinter or an indefatigable long distance runner.

We have opted for the happy medium, preferring dogs a little bit heavier with a long fast and supple trot that allows to cover long distances in a short period of time.

Our dogs are real athletes and we show them a lot of love and the utmost respect. We will be happy to introduce you to them when you visit us and you will be able to witness their joy of running along our trails! Lastly, our dogs are all very sociable and they show a strong preference to anyone who generously gives out big hugs!

David BOYER

David is the owner and the musher (guide) of the pack. Already at the age of 12, he had harnessed the labrador of the family home to a sled made from a pair of skis and an old chair. After a few years of service with mushers of the region, David created his own pack with which he entered a few races and went on numerous expeditions.

While pursuing advanced studies in history that led him to become a teacher, David always kept his dogs. When he decided to make his home on the land of his family’s farm with his wife Marie-Hélène, David decided, while working full time on the organic field crops and beef cattle farm, to live his passion by working with his dogs all winter.

Around the end of February, David participated in a few mid-distance races (about 100 km); races in which him and his dogs have finished in first or second place for a few years! Please know that when you leave on a ride, you also participate in the training of the dogs!

Marie-Hélène BÉLAIR

Marie-Hélène shares her passion for nature, the great wide open and animals with David. At Aventures Liguoriennes, she has the great joy of welcoming you upon your arrival. She makes sure young and old will have the nesessary equipment to stay warm all along the ride. She is also deeply involved with the socialization of the puppies and the training of the dogs.

Ever since she was young, Marie has always had a special feeling for all creatures of the Earth. It is her love for travel that led her to become a Spanish teacher, after having studied many languages.

David and Michaël

David and Michaël have been working with us for a few years, to our great happiness, that of our dogs and our visitors. Just like the rest of the team, their goal is to offer you a warm welcome and to guide you through our trails in a more than safe environment. They take part in the training of our Alaskan dogs as early as the fall and they make sure, with David and Marie-Hélène, that our four legged loyal companions live a happy life and are always given the royal treatment.

Andy Thierry

Arriving in Canada at the age of 3, Andy first discovered Ontario to learn English, before settling in the Charlevoix region for the past 20 years. Having grown up behind the family restaurant’s stoves, he went on to study business administration, which in turn led to internships in the events industry. It’s a lifestyle that allows him to live from contract to contract, and to take advantage of his free time to travel, develop his knowledge and, above all, get away to nature.

In 2019, the opportunity to help out at a dog sledding kennel came up for the first time. Beginning with maintenance work and dog care, his love of the pack and his interest in the harness sports led him to devote the next few years to the sport. Wishing to deepen his knowledge of dog welfare and sports training, the past year has enabled him to meet several enthusiasts in the field and their respective packs.

Andy is proud to have joined the Aventures Liguoriennes team, along with his partner Maïa and their retired dog Acadie since 2022. We look forward to guiding you!

Maïa Bieules

Meet Maïa, a native of Normandy who arrived in Canada in 2019 to finish her studies in Tourism. During an internship, she was introduced to the musher profession in the Quebec City region. From then on, she developed a taste for taking care of a pack and leading groups from near and far to enjoy the province.

Maïa lives by the rhythm of the seasons: in winter, she’s a dogsled guide; in summer, a naturalist guide in the Parc-Marin du Saguenay Saint-Laurent; in autumn, a hiking guide in the Massif de Charlevoix… Last summer, she even made her debut in the world of events and filming. Her philosophy is simple: an outdoor office that lets you combine work and play!

Maïa joined Les Aventures Liguoriennes in 2022 with the rest of the trio: Andy, also a guide, and Acadie, a retired lead dog! She’s keen to (re)discover dog sledding, having already been in the business for a few years, this time in a competition kennel.

“Looking forward to sharing timeless moments with you, in the woods, on a sled and in the company of man’s best friend!”

Andy Thierry

Arrived in Canada at the age of 3, Andy first discovered Ontario to learn English, before settling in the Charlevoix region for the past 20 years. Having grown up behind the family restaurant’s stoves, he began studying administration, which led him to the event industry. A lifestyle that allows him to live according to his contracts and to take advantage of his free time to travel, develop his knowledge, and above all, to take advantage of his free time to escape into nature.

It was in 2019 that the opportunity to help a dog sledding kennel came to him for the first time. Beginning with now work and the care of the dogs, the love for the pack as well as the bite for harness sports pushed him to devote the following years to it. Wishing to deepen his knowledge of canine welfare and sports training, the last year allowed him to meet several enthusiasts in the field and their respective packs.

Andy is proud to join the Aventures Liguoriennes team with his wife Maïa and their retired dog Acadie for the upcoming season. We look forward to guiding you!

Dominic

A dog lover from an early age, Dominic developed his passion by first harnessing his house dog. While his friends rode their bikes around town, he followed them with his dog harnessed to his scoot.

Following his studies in police techniques, Dominic took advantage of numerous trips to discover the world and try out new work experiences. It was in 2018 that he finally entered the world of dog sledding, and his interest has been growing ever since. Now owning a pack of 11 dogs with his wife Chanel (who comes to work with us from time to time, much to our delight! ), Dominic loves all the activities that allow him to have fun with his dogs: camping, canicross, bikejoring, sledding, and so on. Working at Aventures Liguoriennes since 2021, Dominic is a dynamic guide who’s eager to share his passion with you and give you an incredible experience!

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