The Bruce Grey Dogsledders (BGD) are active sled dog mushers residing in the Bruce & Grey Counties of southwestern Ontario, Canada. This association of dogsledders from across the Bruce Peninsula region was established in 2001 with the intent of getting local area mushers connected, communicating and engaged in sharing their outdoor passion for mushing. The members own their own sled dog teams and keep in regular contact during the winter season. They generally get together on winter weekends to participate in daytime, nightime and overnight recreational dogsledding treks that focus on exploring the regional trails within Ontario.
This website is intended to provide useful information to people interested in sled dog sports. It also chronicles the ongoing activities and adventures of the local area mushers.
This website is intended to provide useful information to people interested in sled dog sports. It also chronicles the ongoing activities and adventures of the local area mushers.
 Mike Stieler of Dyer's Bay giving Vic Hutter's team a helping hand during Vic's 600 km Niagara Escarpment Dogsledding Trek - Jan 2009 |
 Mark Andre Proulx guiding his new team along the trails in the Owen Sound Area - Dec 2009 |
While the BGD has no formal governing body, annual membership fees or regular meetings, its members collectively promote the sport of dogsledding and all related sled dog sports within the Bruce Peninsula region of Ontario. By general agreement, they are committed to the following objectives:
- To encourage active communication and ongoing dialogue amongst local area mushers.
- To organize recreational activities and educational events involving sled dogs.
- To develop, educate and support local area mushers in all aspects related to dogsledding.
- To reinforce the principles of animal welfare and the need for proper sled dog care.
- To garner public interest, understanding and acceptance of sled dog sports.
- To foster recognition and accommodation of sled dog sports in recreational planning at the national, provincial & municipal levels.
- To advocate dogsledding as a compatable user group in the establishment of multi-use all-season recreational trails on public lands.
- To provide a voice for local area mushers that represents their collective interests and protects their legal rights.
- To encourage active communication and ongoing dialogue amongst local area mushers.
- To organize recreational activities and educational events involving sled dogs.
- To develop, educate and support local area mushers in all aspects related to dogsledding.
- To reinforce the principles of animal welfare and the need for proper sled dog care.
- To garner public interest, understanding and acceptance of sled dog sports.
- To foster recognition and accommodation of sled dog sports in recreational planning at the national, provincial & municipal levels.
- To advocate dogsledding as a compatable user group in the establishment of multi-use all-season recreational trails on public lands.
- To provide a voice for local area mushers that represents their collective interests and protects their legal rights.
 Ann Babey with her team of rescue dogs from northern first nation communities finishing a 30 km run between McKay Lake and Bracebridge on the Monsel Rd (2013-02) |
 Lisa DeGennaro, Trish Hutter, Sharon Niemeier & Chris Barnes sledding with Vic Hutter thru the forested trails of the Brant Tract south of Paisley (2013-01-05) |
If you own sled dogs and are interested in joining us on our wilderness adventures, then send us an e-mail at vhutter@bmts.com to let us know who you are, where you live and how you can be contacted. If desired, we can add you to our notification list for upcoming activities/events.
If you are interested in experiencing the thrill of driving a dogteam or riding a dogsled, several members of the Bruce Grey Dogsledders operate commercial businesses that provide sled dog experiences to the public. To obtain contact information, click on the Musher's Contact Info link above.
If you are interested in experiencing the thrill of driving a dogteam or riding a dogsled, several members of the Bruce Grey Dogsledders operate commercial businesses that provide sled dog experiences to the public. To obtain contact information, click on the Musher's Contact Info link above.
 Mike Stieler, Sharon Hill-Niemeier and Mandy & Victor Hutter heading homeward after an overnight campout in Rocky Bay on the tip of the Bruce Peninsula (2013-02-24) |
 Mark Clements along with Vic Hutter and Ralph & Jenn Schade on the trail towards Walter's Falls (2013-02-17) |
