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Horseback riding vacations in
Canada
There are few countries in the world able to offer as many choices to the adventure traveler as Canada. Horse vacations in Canada are numerous. Whether you are drawn to the great outdoors for a quiet, scenic trail ride or wish to experience life on a working ranch, horse riding holidays in Canada have it all.
Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan)
is renowned for its stunningly beautiful landscapes – the towering
mountain ranges of BC give way to impossibly beautiful rugged
coastlines, island sanctuaries. Alberta's shares the mountains and eventually gives way to the wide open prairies. Alberta is home
to Spruce Meadows, an internationally renowned showjumping venue
attracting Olympic caliber athletes several times a year and the
province is also host to the world-famous Calgary Stampede – where
western horse riding takes center stage every July.
Wildlife viewing is at its best in Northern Canada (Yukon); and, everywhere, you will be surprised by how much more there is to this country than just maple syrup and Mounties!
Hidden Trails invites you to check out the beauty that is Canada on an exciting horse riding tour: endless rugged backcountry, stunning snow capped mountains, expansive flatlands of the prairies, fast flowing and powerful rivers, gigantic and pristine glacier lakes and a fascinating array of wildlife from one end to another!
Whether your passion is horseback riding, hiking, canoeing, kayaking or indulging in exceptional cuisine, Canada truly has it all.
With various overnights in tents, luxury cabins, lodges and ranches and all with delicious cooked meals, Canada offers exhilarating destinations from which to explore the great outdoors. From the Rocky Mountains in British Columbia, the great Saskatchewan plains of the Prairies, the wilds of the Yukon, Canada offers an equestrian horseback riding vacation for everyone.
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Holidays on horseback in Canada
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Below is a list of our trips in this area with video clips.
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Beckley Guest and Cattle Ranch in British Columbia near Cranbrook
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Located in a truly beautiful part of the world with an abundance of nature, clean fast moving water, green fields and breathtaking mountain vistas you find a spectacular 35,000 acres guest ranch which offers the invigorating lifestyle of a working cattle ranch and reining horse training facilities - with exceptional lodgings and cuisine of a world-class resort. The ranch offers a whole world of fun things to see and do, including a complete range of horseback riding programs, hiking, mou.
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Chilko Explorer Ride
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The remote wilderness lodge and base for this trip is located at the north end of Chilko Lake, British Columbia, the gateway to Ts'yl-os Park. This is the dividing point between the stunning Coast Mountain range and the Chilcotin Plateau, where the crystal clear Chilko River winds its way down to the coastal watersheds.
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Canada
Travel restrictions
As of May 1st, if you are a foreign national, you must have an essential reason to travel to Canada. This includes family members and spouses or partners of Canadians. If you do not have an essential reason to travel to Canada, a border services officer may deny your entry.
These measures are currently in effect until July 31st, 2020, and may be extended.
On June 8th, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced modified entry restrictions for certain immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
On March 18th, the United States reached a mutual agreement with Canada to restrict non-essential travel (travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature) across our shared border. This action does not apply to air, rail, or sea travel at this time, but does apply to commuter rail and ferry travel. These restrictions are temporary and go into effect on March 21st, 2020. On May 19th, the United States and Canada announced a mutual agreement to extend restrictions on non-essential travel across our shared border for an additional 30 days, until June 21st. On June 16th, the United States and Canada announced a mutual agreement to extend restrictions on non-essential travel across our shared border for an additional 30 days, until July 21st.
The Government of Canada has put in place emergency measures that require mandatory 14-day self-isolation for all individuals entering Canada, regardless of their current health status.
Travellers entering Canada must present a credible 14-day quarantine plan. Information on what constitutes a credible quarantine plan is available on the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website.
In addition, a number of provinces and territories have put in place specific restrictions for travel across their borders, including for domestic travelers.
Canadians can take a look at travel recommendations by country at the following link: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
Measures taken by the government
As of March 18th, only four Canadian airports will continue to accept international flights: Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Vancouver International Airport and Calgary International Airport. Domestic flights and those arriving from the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and Saint Pierre and Miquelon will be exempted.
On March 28th, the Government of Canada issued new domestic transportation measures designed to mitigate the risk of further spreading COVID-19 within Canada.
On March 30th, Canada states that all passengers flying in Canada will be subject to a health check prior to boarding.
All passengers on flights departing or arriving at Canadian airports are now required to wear a non-medical mask or face covering that covers their mouth and nose.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
COVID-19 Information Service: 1-833-784-4397
Source:
US Embassy in Canada https://ca.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-canada/
Published on June 22nd (checked on July 8th)
Government of Canada - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html?topic=tilelink
Published on July 7th (checked on July 8th)
Canada Border Services Agency
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/covid/non-canadians-canadiens-eng.html
Published on July 3rd (checked on July 8th)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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