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QUEBEC : EQUESTRIAN VACATION IN QUEBEC...

Filled with wild areas and attractive villages, Quebec deserves its french nickname "La Belle Province" ("The Beautiful Province"). Being a 400 000 lakes' territory, located at the feet of the Appalachians mountains, Quebec is a region of forests and water, where the wild is still mastering the civilization. Forests and valleys are spreading as far as the eye can see, dotted with lakes and clear rivers... In winter, Quebec covers in snow and become a whole new place. This winter season is perfectly adapted to horseback riding, because, in Quebec, neither cold air nor snow are a barrier to outdoor activities. We take our warmer coat, hat and gloves and here we are, riding on white paths and frozen lakes ! PROMOTION : 100€ reduction on all departures from December 10th to April 15th !

ITINERARY

Day 1 : Saturday
Arrival at the inn. This afternoon, we can take our time to relax and adjust ourselves to Canadian clock time, while freely discovering the place.
Tonight, we discover the quality of the food offered by the restaurant at the Inn.
Night at the inn.

Day 2 : Sunday
This morning, after breakfast, we are expected by our guide in the beautiful wooden stable, to meet our horses. For beginners in western riding, we learn how to saddle our horse according to the American technique. Today, we go for a four hours ride through the woods. If we are lucky, we can discover tracks of many wild animals in the snow.
When we go back to the inn, we take care of the horses and enjoy a nice therapeutic bath, or a jacuzzi.
Dinner and night at the inn.

Day 3 : Monday
Today, we leave for the whole day, riding in the snow. Well covered and warmed by our horses, we aim at the village of La Guadeloupe through the woods and the countryside.
Tonight, we stop in a nice wooden house of this village. The beauty and stillness of the place are enchanting. Those who want can try country dancing whereas the others stay nearby the stove...

Day 4 : Tuesday
This morning, we take our horses to fields covered in snow. We enter the woods again, where paths are perfect for long gallops! Snow soften our horses'hooves noise, and give to the forest a mystic ambiance.
At the inn, a hot chocolate is getting ready for us.
Evening by the stove and gastronomic dinner.
Night at the inn.

Day 5 : Wednesday
This morning, our horses take a rest while we go with snowshoes in the forest. We get close to the river, which is half-frozen, and climb the nice hills of the Appalachians. There, nature is virgin and abundant. This afternoon, we go on horseback discover new paths around the inn.
Dinner and night at the inn.

Day 6 : Thursday
Today, we ride through the white countryside. We gallop in snow and enjoy wonderful viewpoints on mountains and lakes. We have lunch in a hunter camp down in the valley, where we can warm us up before going back to the inn.
Dinner and night at the inn.

Day 7 : Friday
This morning, we change our horses for dogs ! With their sleighs, they will take us to the countryside around. The nice region of Mount Megantic National Park offers many viewpoints and wildlife rules ! We get to know a family living in autarcy in the woods and have lunch in a small coffee in Notre Dame des Bois, a typical and warm place.
This afternoon, we visit Lac-Megantic and discover the architecture "Boom Town", walking in the streets looking for souvenirs.

Day 8 : Saturday
Depending on our flight schedule, we can enjoy a part of the day at the inn, and even go for a shorter ride in the morning. Then, we are free to leave or use our transfer to Quebec City airport to take our flight.

EXTEND YOUR TRIP

HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL

	Horses : The stables shelter about ten horses, Canadian bred, Quarter Horses and Appaloosas.
	Tack : Classical and western saddlery.

Riding level required:
Thie equestrian vacation is adapted to novice riders as well as advanced riders. You will spend about four hours on horseback a day, with a group adapted to your level so the rhythm of the trail ride be adapted to everyone.

Useful information:
Maximum weight : 100kg
Accompanied minors are welcome from 14 years old.
Helmets are not compulsory but they can be lent directly at the inn if you need one.
Riders can come with their own horse.
A visit to the centre of observation of canadian animals can be organised during the week (not included - to pay directly on the spot).

Non-riders are also welcome on this destination because many activities are possible around the inn at all seasons (water activities, mountain biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, attelage, visits of Quebec City, of the Megantic Mountain Parc and the Frontenac Parc...).

YOUR GUIDES

You will be guided by one of our three experimented guides. They are qualified in guiding and they are always pleased to help you discover the attractions of their region and the Quebecker culture. For the equestrian vacation, they will lend you a saddlebag everyday, so you can take on horseback your flask and small personal items you need during the ride. We will ask you to look after your horses : saddle them, unsaddle them, brush them...

ACCOMMODATION

DATES AND RATES

A la carte departures each Saturdays.

Flights to Quebec City
Please contact us to check the best availability from your country.

- flights to/from Quebec City,
- transfers to/from Quebec City airport (125CAD per way, per car - up to 4 people)
- any other services
- alcoholic drinks
- personnal expenses
- optional insurances : more information

BOOKING - INFORMATION

For any inquiry, please contact Chloé !

PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS

In winter, snow is abundant and temperatures can be lower than -25°C. The cold is however much drier than in Europe, so much more bareable. If you are well equipped, you can easily, as Quebecker do, spend days outdoor without suffering from the cold temperatures !