Horseback Riding Vacations in Canada

The adventure of exploring Canada on horseback

Seeing Canada on horseback is the way to feel all the rhythm of your adventure companion, you will be able to observe everything while enjoying your horseback riding vacations.

Everything here is meant for your enjoyment and Canadian hospitality can be perceived as your hosts and you share a ride that you will never forget.

Riding across its landscapes, you will feel as the trappers and gold diggers once felt, who sought their fortune in the world’s Far North. At the same time, you will be able to ride along placid trails full of pristine nature and wild beauty.

We will enjoy one-of-a-kind adventures in vast open spaces in the middle of mountains, where wonderful and comfortable Tennessee Walking Horses (Paso horses) will be waiting for us.

We can say that Canada is "A Journey for adventurers"

Some interesting facts about Canada

Today is one of the world’s most multicultural and multiracial countries, with more than 200 ethnic groups and more than 100 nationalities.

Canada has big and beautiful cities, some of them very modern and cosmopolitan like Toronto , Montreal and Vancouver. Besides, it has some of the most amazing natural places of the planet, such as Niagara Falls, thousands of lakes and legendary Rocky Mountains.

Its currency is the Canadian dollar. Its government is a federal parliamentary monarchy. It is a bilingual country, and English and French are the two official languages at the federal level.

Its capital is Ottawa, although its most densely populated city is Toronto.

Canadian cuisine typically includes salmon and game meats (deer), and one gastronomic curiosity is maple syrup, a very popular sweetener used for waffles, pancakes and French toast.

Population

Its population density, 3.3 inhabitants per square kilometre, is among the world’s lowest ones.

The most densely populated region of the country is the area of Quebec City and the Windsor corridor (located in the south of Quebec and Ontario) by the banks of the Great Lakes and the Saint Lawrence River.

Geography

Located in the northern part of the North American subcontinent, it is the northernmost country. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west; to the north lies the Arctic Ocean. It shares land borders with the United States to the south, and the US state of Alaska to the northwest.

It covers almost one half of the North American territory. Its national territory is organized in 10 provinces and 3 territories.

Canada has an extensive coastline, to the east, north and west, and since the last glacial period, it has consisted ofstro 8 distinct forest regions, including extensive Boral forest on the Canadian Shield.

Niagara Falls is one of the world´s widest waterfalls, and it provides hydraulic energy.

The immensity and variety of its geography, vegetation and topography originated a wide range of climate types all over the country. Due also to its great extension, Canada has more lakes than any other country, containing much of the world´s fresh water.

There are also fresh-water glaciers in the Canadian Rockies and the Coast Mountains.

Flora and fauna

Due to its great extension, this country has a varied topography and significant climatic differences, which originates diverse flora and fauna. A large area of the Canadian territory is covered by timber-yielding trees, among which we can mention pine, cedar and maple. There are also territories with extensive meadows.

Its wildlife is very similar to that of Northern Europe and Asia, therefore we can see bears, wolves, coyotes, cougars, among many other carnivorous animals.

In the Arctic regions, its fauna is typical of the tundra with different types of seals, whales and polar bears, while the flora includes mainly moss and lichen. In some regions, there are beavers, porcupines, moles and many different rodents. Some parts of Canada are also home to antelopes, reindeer and moose.

What destinations do we recommend?

Canada offers a wide variety of trails and routes to enjoy some unforgettable horseback riding vacations enjoying such nature.

Ampascachi has selected three areas in which you can find exclusive proposals to enjoy Equestrian Tourism with professional providers , who will look after each guests’s needs.

Yukón

A place where you will have the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Yukon River (“Great River”, in the original language) on horseback.

Yukon, the last Canadian frontier before Alaska, is a true experience of natural beauty: glacial valleys, crystal clear rivers and lakes, alpine prairies, forests and tundra.

Over 10,000 year ago, this was the first Canadian territory to be colonized by the ancient people who crossed the Bering Strait from Siberia over a land bridge.

Today it is possible to travel around Yukon on horseback, as the pioneers did. In this expedition, you will follow the paths of wild animals such as moose, caribou and wolves, and the steps of the last Yukon hunters.

The vast territory of Yukon has plenty of thawed lakes and snow-covered mountains and even today, when the world seems to be so small, reaching this place is part of the adventure. Following the ways paved by wild animals, throughout thousands of years, where you can still discern the traces of trappers and gold diggers.

This is an epic journey for the adventurous ones. And to embark on it through equestrian routes and programs is a way to relive what the first inhabitants of this land lived.

Riding holiday outfitters in Yukón

Ampascachi has selected the following equestrian tourism outfitter:

• YUKON SHINE VALLEY EXPEDITONS ( www.yukonshinevalley.com )

British Columbia

Enjoy an equestrian vacation at British Columbia's guest and working ranches.

Horseback rides across impressive landscapes, along forests, trunks and mountain trails, trekking, mountain biking, enjoy a working-cattle activity, relax with excellent spa services and go fly fishing in crystal clear waters.

Riding along those trails on a Tennessee Walking or a Quarter Horse.

If you are looking for some wilder horse riding holidays in Canada, in British Columbia you will surely find them.

Tsylos Provincial Park, where rugged mountains, light-blue lakes, glaciers and, alpine meadows are popular among equestrian tourism enthusiasts as well as kayakers, fishermen and hikers.

A land of cabins and timber smoke, open landscapes, wildlife and wild vegetation. Here, life goes by more slowly and locals will make you feel that, if you visit them and stay with them.

Riding holiday outfitters in British Columbia

Ampascachi recommends the services of the following equestrian tourism outfitters:

• ECHO VALLEY RANCH AND SPA ( https://evranch.com )
• SIWASH LAKE RANCH ( www.siwashlake.com )
• TSYLOS PARK LODGE & ADVENTURE ( www.tsylos.com )

Alberta

To explore spectacular trails here through the wild forests of Banff during a placid horseback ride.

Its first inhabitants were indigenous people that lived in this territory, even before it was called Canada. And today they still keep their traditions and customs.

The province of Alberta is in the west of the country. During the last decade, this province has had a great increase in international tourism thanks to its wide array of activities that caters for all tastes, its delicious gastronomy, nature and history.

Let's look at some recommended places in this Province.

Banff National Park

It is one of Alberta’s most amazing places. It is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and Canada’s oldest national park.

Banff National Park is a natural wonder. It is a place where you can find various glaciers, ice fields, impressive landscapes and stunning wooded areas. They all look like pictures from movie scenes.

Elk Island National Park

It is one of Alberta’s most outstanding parks, thanks to the conservation of its wildlife.

One of its main attractions is the effort made to preserve the bison or American buffalo. Today, there are more bison inside this park than in the whole North American continent in the 1890.

The park is also in charge of sending these animals to other parts of the world for breeding.

Riding holiday outfitters in Alberta

Ampascachi recommends the following equestrian tourism outfitters:

• BANFF TRAIL RIDERS ( https://horseback.com )
• BREWSTER ADVENTURES ( www.brewsteradventures.com )
• DJ RANCH ( https://djranch.ca )

Horseback riding in Canada lets us feel the way trappers and gold diggers felt, while travelling along placid trails full of untouched nature and wild beauty amidst unforgettable scenery.

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