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Ride through forests, cross rivers and enjoy the vast
backcountry of Parc Massif du Sud in Quebec on this six day equestrian
adventure. You will cross many streams, and ride through beautiful Maple
forests of which the famous Quebec Maple syrup is made. Along the
foothills of Montagne La Tour and Montagne Chocolate you have many
opportunities to trot and canter. Enjoy breathtaking vistas from the
mountain tops over fast woodlands and with the St Lawrence in the
distance. There is time for fishing, swimming and gold-panning.
Enjoy creek side lunches and wonderful home cooked meals at night. You
will overnight in remote cabins and chalets deep inside the park with the
first and last night at the ranch.
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Rates include lodging at the ranch and in remote cabins, all meals
starting day 2, 5 riding days
7 days/ 6 nights $ 1,395
... based on Can$ 1,395
2008
Dates:
05/04-05/10 05/11-05/17 05/18-05/24
05/25-05/31 06/01-06/07 06/08-06/14
06/15-06/21 06/22-06/28 06/29-07/05
07/06-07/12 07/13-07/19 07/20-07/26
07/27-08/02 08/03-08/09 08/10-08/16
08/17-08/23 08/24-08/30 08/31-09/06
09/07-09/13 09/14-09/20 09/21-09/27
09/28-10/04 10/05-10/11 10/12-10/18
10/26-11/01 11/02-11/08
Taxes:
2.5% GST
(5% for Canadian residents)
Gratuities: 10% suggested
Meeting: Saint-Philemon, Parc Massif
Airport: Quebec City
Transfer: $150 (Can$150) per person from Quebec at 7 PM
Horses:
Appaloosa, Quarter, Paint,
Canadian
Tack:
Western
Pace: Moderate, trots and canters - long riding hours on some days
Level: Low
intermediate+
Min/Max Riders: 4-10
Note: Pick up: 7 p.m. Drop off: 11 a.m.
If less than 4 riders sign up, ride is from 2 overnight locations only
(instead of 3)
Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Quebec City at 7 PM and transfer to the Ranch
for overnight (no meals included today).
Day 2: Enjoy a big breakfast and start the ride at approx 10AM. You
will ride through beautiful Maple forests in the Valley du Milieu and
along the foothills of Montagne La Tour and Mont Chocolate until you reach
the the mountain top of the famous ski area "Massif du Sud". Enjoy a
leisurely lunch overlooking the St Lawrence River in the distance below.
In the afternoon the ride takes you to the "Buckland House", a comfortable
lovely 5 room farm house, your home for the night. Dinner will be prepared
in the big cozy kitchen. Afterwards sit around the campfire and enjoy the
starry nights of beautiful Quebec. 5 to 6 hrs of riding
Day 3: After a big healthy breakfast you ride across the
mountain to the other side of the Park Regional Massif du Sud. Lunch will
be at a spectacular view point overlooking the park. During this day you
will cross many creeks before you arrive at the little "St-Luc" lake.
Weather permitting and depending on water levels you will have a chance to
swim with your horse in the lake. Your overnight stay will be at Chalet St
Luc or Butcher Camp St-Luc, a beautiful little place with 6 chalets at a
supreme remote wilderness setting. Help feed the horses this night with
special hay brought in with your luggage by truck. Enjoy an already
prepared hearty meal in the small chalet's kitchen before a good night
sleep. 5-6 hours of riding
Day 4: The group returns from St-Luc via a new route to the plateau
with many opportunities for long trot and canters. Near Monts Notre-Dame
you can enjoy lunch with a beautiful panoramic view. Through forest trails
your ride back to "Buckland House". Tonight you can enjoy a traditional
"cowboy" dinner. 5-6 hours of riding
Day 5: After breakfast you ride pass the tranquil village, tie up your
horse in front of the local bank or store and explore Main Street and its
old colorful houses ans ancient wood frame church. Back on your horses you
pass through "Pain Sec" and stop for lunch at a hunting camp at the
"Beaver Dam" or "Buckland Land". With a bit of luck you will see a moose
at the edge of this peaceful pond. If you are in the mood, you can pan for
gold in the nearby river or try your luck fishing for trout - the host
will even prepare it for dinner (license required).
Day 6: Return ride to the ranch along a cattle farm. Riding through
a large Maple forest you stop at the local "sugar shack" to see how the
syrup is harvested. Luch today is alongside the river overlooking its
rapids and small waterfall called "the basin". The afternoon ride through
forests and across rivers finishes at the ranch where the ride ends with a
farewell dinner.
Day 7: After breakfast transfer back to Quebec City.
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