Cariboo Wilderness Lodge - Siwash Lake Ranch British Columbia Canada Big comforts, small footprint. Come and enjoy this Eco-friendly mix of the rustic and refined. This is one of the world's premier luxury guest ranches, surrounded by 10,000 acres of pristine British Columbia wilderness. Wildlife thrives here among our natural grasslands, forests, lakes, and rivers. This remarkable, Eco-friendly setting provides a refreshing oasis of wilderness solitude, filled with enriching moments for adventurous people who seek the finer things in life. The cowboy culture of the Cariboo is still alive here with a mix between Eco-friendliness of the 21st century and hardiness of the Old West. This luxurious resort offers comfort and style in secluded wilderness, perfect for romantic getaways or family fun adventures. The ranch is generally adult-oriented in the Spring and the Fall, while families enjoy the horseback and fly-fishing activities all throughout the summer. Whenever you visit, you’ll enjoy a world class wilderness experience! The "signature" riding program is unrivaled at other luxury guest ranches world wide and ensures that horseback riding vacations at this ranch are extraordinary holidays that feature guided riding to your heart’s desire, for first-time beginners through to advanced riders, with the option of riding on your own as well. If you have a partner or family members that don’t ride, not to worry. They can pass the time fly fishing safaris, guided Eco-adventures, canoeing, hiking and much more! A dream ranch vacation and riding holiday where Eco-adventure, luxury and horsemanship entwine in the wilds to create an unforgettable experience in beautiful British Columbia. Guest Ranch Short Getaway Family Vacation Riding with fishing options Suitable for riders over 210 lbs Center-based ride Meeting: 70 mile House or ranch Airport: Kamloops Transfer: -- Riders: Min 4 riders Max 16 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating Travel Stories

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Tax: 13 %       GST (VAT)  5%

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13% conservation levy

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Check in between 3PM - 6PM - Check out is by 11:00 AM

Come, explore British Columbia's remote and rugged heartland on horseback. Here, you'll roam the range as the cowboys do, at one with your trusty mount and the land.
Our program includes an orientation to begin with, followed by unlimited half day (1.5 to 2 hours), privately guided rides, available twice daily.

Equine Experience Program
The Equine Experience program features riding to your heart’s desire, for first-time beginners through to intermediate, advanced, and expert riders. Unlike many ranches that only allow walking rides, here, everyone is welcome to progress from walking to an easy jog, to extended trotting, and for those whom are capable, loping (cantering) their horses.
Those who would like the freedom to ride on their own without a guide or other guests may do so with proven ability during a 7-night stay, and this option is included free of charge.

Our Natural Western Horsemanship program delivers a powerful, personal horse riding experience in a safe, supportive environment. We coach in a kind, supportive and non-intimidating manner, recognizing that many of our guests, even the most confident, are often well out of their comfort zones.

With our dedicated program, you will be spending much quality time together with the horses we choose especially for your equine experience. We believe that the best bonding comes from participating in daily care and preparations.
The process we go through to help our guests connect with their horses is incredibly special, very empowering and completely opposite to many other ranches and resorts.
After learning the basics of communication and moving safely around a horse on the ground, you'll be taught to groom, clean the feet, and saddle up your mount.
We teach in small groups at the barn, in the round pen, in our rodeo size riding arena, and during impromptu lessons while out on the trail. Guests who are really keen on taking their skills to the next level may request a private lesson if they wish.

If you are a novice, our goal will be to turn you in to a competent, horse-loving rider with a basic understanding and appreciation for the principles of natural western horsemanship.
Advanced riders are welcome to ride at their preferred pace, and our program offers more challenge and freedom for them than the average guest ranch.

Groups are kept to a maximum of 6 riders to ensure safety and pleasure for each trip. The route and duration of the ride is tailored to the wishes of the guests, and you won't find any nose-to-tail action here! Riders are welcome to break at any time and spread out on a sunny knoll and enjoy the scent of clover that wafts through the air.



The River Ride (extra cost)
A full day, privately guided ride to the river and back, for a picnic and swimming while your horse waits nearby, is available at an extra cost. The duration and pace of ride is geared for personal preference and ability. Your destination will be the Bonaparte River.
Ride the foothills of the Cariboo Mountains through golden grasslands and striking snag forests to a verdant oasis where our wilderness River Outpost beckons. There, you can enjoy swimming, inner tube floats, fly fishing and picnicking on the range, while your lovely mare or gelding awaits nearby. The ride down to the river from the ranch lasts from 1.5 to 3 hours, based on guest preference and same for the way back, following a different path.
On route you'll ride through the after effects of the wildfire that swept through in summer of 2017 and learn all about this rare and unique ecosystem. The trail weaves in and out of wildfire affected areas and islands of lush green refuge — plenty of pristine forest and meadows that escaped the flames. You will also see secluded wilderness lakes that attract various waterfowl and wildlife, and expansive grasslands providing wide open range for your riding pleasure.
This is the best way to enjoy a wilderness adventure vacation—on horseback! Besides the exhilaration and thrill of riding, exploring this wilderness paradise by horse has great advantages. Guests can access habitat in a quiet, non-invasive way—very ecofriendly of course, but also essential for the best wildlife viewing.
Cougar, coyote, bear, moose, deer, and beaver are just some of the species native to the area, while a myriad of birds call the nearby snag forests and wetlands home.
Your guide will show you fresh sign and scat, and if you're lucky you'll see a wild animal in its natural habitat. When weather conditions are right, throughout the second half of June, and the first part of July, we'll see black bears and their cubs, and deer with their fawns, almost on a daily basis.
This activity is also available as a full-day non-riding excursion.



Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

The following is only a sample week. This is a suggested itinerary with lots of room for suggestions and changes, according to each individual desire. Horseback riding is considered the main event and riders come for the amazing horses. If riding is not your thing - or you'd like a break - try some fly fishing, especially good during June and September. Length of stays on the ranch can range from 3 nights to two weeks.

Note: 8-day stays usually start on a Monday or Friday. 5-day stays start on a Monday. 4-day stays start on a Friday.

Day 1: Arrival
Check in anytime between 3pm - 6pm and settle in to your accommodations. Take a walk around the ranch and meet the horses. Go for a swim in the lake. Hors d’oeuvres are served at 5:30pm in the great room followed by a three course dinner in the fine dining room. Enjoy an orientation talk with the owners, your hosts, to plan out the next few days. Campfire that night with star gazing before bed.

Day 2: Introduction to Horse Program
Starting at 10am, all guests interested in horseback riding will be given a full private orientation, where our natural western horsemanship program is introduced by a professional guide. Here, you will learn skills for ground work, horse care, how to saddle up, riding and route finding. Lunch at the lodge.
The afternoon will be spent in the round, training pen and in our rodeo-size outdoor riding arena, where you'll practice western riding skills and get to know your horse better in preparation for the rest of your equine experience!
And when you return to the barn at day's end, you'll un-tack your mount and give your mare or gelding a well-deserved brush down and a handful of horse treats.

Day 3: Full Day Fishing Safari or more riding
Wake up tray to your room at 8am, breakfast at 9am and then at 10am it's off in the ranch's 4x4 with your guide for a full day fishing safari (more information here). Picnic lunch. For beginner through advanced with fly casting from shore, spin casting, trolling from a boat with wet flies, pontoon boats, or float tubes - the choice is yours. Back to the ranch at 4pm. Game of bocce ball or badminton in the meadow before appetizers and dinner. Sunset hike or bike after dinner.

Day 4: Horse Trails
Each day you can go on up to 2 half-day rides. We never repeat trails except for main routes on to the range from the ranch.
Once you return from your day's adventure, you can take a snooze in the hammock before hors d’ouevres are served on the deck at 5:30pm. Dinner al fresco in the meadow by request followed by canoeing on the lake until dusk (it doesn’t get dark at Siwash in the summer months until 9:30-10:00pm at night).

Day 5: River Day Ride (extra cost applies)
This morning, get down to the barn for a full morning’s ride—2 hours—with campfire lunch out on the range. Swim in a river if you wish. Ride again all afternoon, returning to the ranch at 5:00PM (or earlier if you wish) to untack and groom your horse. Relax with a good book on the sundeck before hors d’ouevres and dinner, then play a board game beside the river rock fireplace in the evening.

Day 6: Departure
Wake up tray to your room at 8am, breakfast at 9am, quick bike ride, hike, canoe or swim, tearful goodbye to the horses and other ranch critters, then check out at 11:30am.



Onsite Self-Guided Non Riding Activities
Choose among the following activities: Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking & Stand-up Paddle Boarding, Fly-Fishing, Walking, jogging, or biking, Birding, Sky Watching (sunrises, sunsets & star gazing), Wellness & Yoga, Play in the meadow (badminton, bocce ball, field sports) and Connect around the Campfire.

Onsite Guided Non Riding Activities
Choose among the following activities: Archery, Wilderness survival, Fly fishing, Mountain biking, Hiking, Yoga, Organic garden & foraging tours.


Wellness Services
Relaxation massage, our signature facial, and reflexology sessions can be booked 'a la carte' during your stay. These services are available certain days each week; if you have an interest we recommend that you let us know at least one month prior to arrival, and we will do our best to fit a wellness service into your stay.

                                            70 Mile House area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	26	33	41	51	59	66	72	72	62	52	34	26
Average Low Temperature (°F)	7	11	17	25	32	38	41	40	33	26	17	8
Average High Temperature (°C)	-3	0	5	10	15	19	22	22	17	11	1	-4
Average Low Temperature (°C)	-14	-12	-8	-4	0	3	5	4	0	-3	-8	-13
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	5	3	4	4	6	9	6	5	5	4	5	4

Source: NOAA


Seasons
The Ranch is situated at 3,500 feet above sea level on the Cariboo plateau. As a result we can get snow in April, and frosts in early September. But we also have +25° Celsius (75° Fahrenheit) in May and October. Spring and Fall can sometimes be muddy. Please be prepared for all types of weather!

Spring (May & June)
New grass begins to show in the meadows around mid-May when the cattle are turned out to graze. The leaves on the aspens are just beginning to unfurl and the lake is teeming with a variety of migrating ducks.
At the start of June, we plant in the ranch vegetable garden. This is an especially good time to spot a wide variety of wildlife.

Summer (July & August)
Wildflowers everywhere! All is lush and green.  August is generally the driest and warmest month. Enjoy long, hot summer days scented with clover.

Fall (September & October)
Fall in the Cariboo is glorious and makes for fantastic riding conditions. The aspen leaves are in a blaze of color around the third week.
Enjoy clear, frosty mornings and warm, golden afternoons. Often a good time to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).

Winter (November to May)
Crisp, dry days with clear clue skies, bright sunshine and 1-3 ft. of fresh snow. Average temperatures are -5° to -15° Celsius, (+10° to +25° Fahrenheit) but can drop to -20° to -40° Celsius (0° to -40° Fahrenheit).

A long-sleeved shirt and jeans are good for riding in, and some people like to wear tights underneath to decrease the chance of chafing.  “Wrangler” brand jeans are best.
For hiking, lightweight, waterproof hiking shoes or boots and walking shorts are suggests. 
Bike or riding helmets are strongly recommended for children who will be riding.
Lastly, please throw in your slippers to keep your feet cozy in the ranch house, as we leave our boots at the door.

The general store at 70 Mile House is a 40-minute drive away – if you will be fly fishing please pick up your license there while on the way to the ranch.  All fishing gear is available at the ranch.

This list is only a guideline for you

Travel documents and Voucher

Flight tickets

Passport

RIDING GEAR

Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!)

Riding boots with a heel. We do have several pairs of boots in varying sizes available for you to borrow if you do not own any yourself. Please check in advance for the size.

Riding helmet  (recommended for all trips)

Riding gloves

Cowboy hat or ball cap

Bring raincoat or slicker

PERSONAL CLOTHING

Warm Jacket or sweater for cool evenings

Long sleeved shirt

Comfortable Jeans

pair of shorts and a summer shirt.

Underwear and socks

Pyjama

Bag for dirty clothes

Light summer jacket

Warm jacket

Trekking boots/ comfortable shoes

Bathing suit (June, July, August and early September).

Bandana

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING

Personal Toiletries

Insect protection

Personal medications

Sore cream (for the emergency)

Sewing kit

Handkerchiefs

Camera and enough extra films

Belt pack

Address book and pen (for postcards!)

Sun glasses with strap

Sun tan lotion and lip balm

Average ratings from 11 tour feedbacks (see details below) Horses: (5) Excellent (4) Very Good (3) Good (2) Satisfactory (1) Not Satisfactory Saddle/Tack: Accommodations: Meals: Host/Guide: other Riders: Name Date family: surrey 8/22/2010 jules beck 7/21/2010 family macduffy 7/21/2010 j spriggs 9/13/2009 abbie gosling 10/13/2008 michele buchanan 10/18/2007 keith and jane moore 3/14/2007 jane moore 6/23/2006 sandra parker 8/5/2005 neil semple 7/15/2004 maureen edwards 7/17/2002

Accommodations
This is a stationary ride, so all nights will be spent at the same location.

Description
This retreat is ideal for adventurous people looking for something completely different—a sophisticated boutique environment with an authentic, intimate ambiance—truly your home away from home.
This boutique resort was built in the backcountry, overlooking shimmering Siwash Lake. Our nearest neighbour, a working cattle ranch, is over a half-hour drive away on gravel roads. This spectacular
hideaway is a lush, verdant oasis teeming with the essence of life; harmonizing with the stark black forest beyond in a magical symphony of Nature.

The Ranch House is centrally located on the ranch portion of the property, and is the main hub of the resort. It is a quintessential Canadian backcountry lodge — hand-hewn with logs from the nearby forest.
The ground level is common space for all resort guests, and includes a formal dining area for 'family-style' meals. The great room with river rock fireplace, and an expansive, multi-level deck for lounging and 'separate table' outdoor dining are also located on this main level of the Ranch House.
We host only 12-16 people at a time to ensure an ultra-private and exclusive guest experience.

Room Options
You can choose between 3 different accommodation type: Glamping at Star Camp, Siwash Suite & Cariboo Barn Loft Suite.
At all accommodations, amenities include writing desks, heavenly beds dressed with eiderdown duvets, the best Egyptian linens, hair dryers, natural aromatherapy toiletries, robes, purified drinking water, plush oversize towels, DVD players with movie library, and wireless Internet service (out of respect for other guests, use is confined to the library and to guest rooms). French doors open to a spacious deck, where you can share your day's adventures over drinks and appetizers while wild birds serenade from the nearby pines. Or you can retreat to one of several verandahs, to steep quietly in the gentle ebb and flow of the great outdoors.


Star Camp
The Star Camp is located on the Ridge portion of the property. From the Ranch House you will enjoy a 10-minute walk across the home meadow, over the lake via a solar-lit boardwalk, and up the trail through a rare and unique, post-wildfire snag forest that is carpeted with bright pink Fireweed flowers. We have been watching the land on the Ridge regenerate and flourish with awe, following the 2017 forest fire. Nature's enduring powers and beauty are incredible! Our Star Camp made its debut in mid-summer of 2019!
We have 2 luxury tents offering world-class sky viewing experiences. Sleep in a pioneer-style canvas wall tent under some of the world's clearest skies, complete with your very own wood-fired cedar-soaker hot tub.

17' x 14' white canvas wall tent on raised platform, fully furnished, with glass-fronted wood-burning stove and special sky watching dome over the bed
Panoramic views over Siwash Lake and the Marble mountains
Star-gazing platform with SkyMaster Pro binoculars and luxe Siwash Star Beds
Campfire
1 king bed with pullout love seat (adjacent tent with twin beds available for children)
Private and charming 3-piece bathroom facility located on site
Wood-fired, cedar soaker-style hot tub


Siwash Suite
The Siwash Suite is comprised of two separate rooms with an internal connecting doorway. It is on the east side of the upper level of the ranch house. Each room is uniquely different and decorated in the fashion of country charm. With a panoramic view of the lake and home meadow, this beautiful suite has a private balcony with double French doors, 2 king size beds (one of these can convert to two single beds), a sitting area with glass-fronted wood-burning stove and a pullout double-size sofa bed. The en-suites for these guest accommodations are one-of-a-kind with custom vanities; one has an old fashioned claw foot bathtub.
This is the perfect set up for a family of four or five!

800 square feet
2 king beds; or 1 king & 2 singles; + sofa bed
2 en-suite bathrooms
Glass-fronted wood stove
Balcony with lake view


Cariboo Barn Loft Suite
The Barn is set on the ranch portion of the property, only a one minute walk to the Ranch House, which is the hub of the resort for dining and lounging. The private and authentic Suite is located in the renovated loft of our hand-hewn log barn. It can host up to five guests and is thoughtfully woven into the Ranch’s landscape.
With a Canadian frontier heritage, this family-size accommodation is unique and richly appointed. It has a separate bedroom offering gorgeous views over the home meadow and lake, which you can enjoy while ensconced in the king-size bed. The living room has an L-sectional sofa that folds out to a double size bed, and an alcove accommodates two more single-size beds.
The Suite also comes with a four-piece bathroom, and a balcony out back that overlooks the horse corrals!

800 square feet
2 king beds; or 1 king & 2 single beds; + pullout sofa bed
4-piece bathroom
Balcony overlooking the horse corrals


Eco Rating
The ranch has been awarded Five Green Keys by the Hotel Association of Canada. The ranch employs cutting edge technologies, policies, and programs which set the international standard for sustainable hotel operations.
The ranch is located completely off the grid and uses solar power. Every other aspect of the ranch has been designed or is currently undergoing a retro-fit to be eco-friendly as well. The ranch’s environmental guidelines and procedures policy ensures the overall footprint of the operation is minimal. Owners and staff practice sound land stewardship principles and in turn, pass on their knowledge and motivate guests to do the same.
Promoting harmony with nature is paramount. The ranch has a commitment to conservation and has completed a project in concert with Ducks Unlimited to enhance the delicate wetlands surrounding the local lake. Many endangered and threatened species, including amphibians, reptiles, insects, plants, birds and animals make their home in the wilds surrounding the location and the ranch acts as den mother to all these creatures, guarding their precious habitat from excessive and invasive logging, mining, and non-nature-based, backcountry recreation.

Note: Out of respect for the ranch animals and neighboring wildlife, unfortunately we cannot accommodate your pets. For the health and comfort of our guests, the ranch house is a non-smoking environment.

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Tack:		Western
Horses:		Mainly Quarter horse as well as some Arab and Appaloosa
Pace:		Pace adjusted to riding level. About 4 hours per day
Level:		(1 to 4 out of 5)    All riding levels
Age:		Min 7
Weight:		Max 350 lbs
Riders:		Min 4 riders	Max 16 riders

Horses
We have a herd of 30 or so horses. Our string of horses is very diverse, with forward moving mounts suitable for experienced riders, as well as those more suited for beginner and intermediate riders.
Our horses love to buck and play when they are together in the wild. But when they come in to the corrals each morning to partner with our special guests, their professional training takes effect. Settling to a familiar routine at the barn and on the trails, they really do enjoy their work!
Guests consistently tell us they have never seen such happy, healthy and well-mannered horses. To us, they are family members.
We own all of our horses and none of them are rented. Our horses live at the ranch year round, and most have been with us since they were very young. A few were born here.
We favour the western Quarter horse breed for its sturdiness, agility and suitability for the Cariboo's wild and varied riding terrain. Most of ours are pure bred Quarter horses, but we also have some Arabs, Paints, Draft Crosses and Appaloosas.
Content with their way of life at the ranch, our horses are calm and eager to please—for we keep them naturally, allowing the herd to graze freely together in expansive pastures every evening.
To us, they are precious and we treat them with the utmost love and respect. When they get too old to carry guests around, we reward their years of dedicated service by allowing them to retire and roam free in our pastures for the remainder of their lives. Quite a few of our herd have lived well into their 30's!

Riding Style
While we embrace all riding styles, during your stay at the ranch you'll be riding classic Western style. And we'll teach you everything you need to know. Our program coaches guests to be assertive and work on intuitive skills for building confidence and establishing trust with their mounts. Even if you usually ride using the English discipline, it's no problem at all to switch over to our Western style riding. People who ride English generally have great balance and a well established seat; standing them in good stead when riding Western.
There are a lot of similarities between the different riding styles... We'll even rise for the trot in Western (saves the horse's back and your butt!), but it's not quite as accentuated as posting, English style.
The main differences between English and Western riding are in how you hold and guide the horse with the reins, how you use your legs (relaxed unless you're asking for a change in movement), and the saddle itself, which is more roomy and designed for comfort during long days riding the range.
We use a gentle but firm approach in Natural Western Horsemanship style and our horses are trained for self carriage. They go well on a loose rein, with a natural, long and low frame. We'll be coaching and crafting your riding for a light touch, striving for a soft feel on your horse's mouth.



Children
Children who demonstrate an ability to safely control their own horse are welcome to participate in the Equine Experience with their parents. Otherwise, a young child may be led around the barn area and home meadow when a horse and staff are available.
Children ages 7 and older who demonstrate an ability to safely control their own horse are welcome to ride the trails with their parents. If a child is under 12 years of age, participation in an unescorted group will be at the discretion of the owners, based on the child's riding ability and maturity. Those children needing more practice can be led around the barn area and home meadow when the opportunity arises. Otherwise, parents may enjoy riding time while their kids are happily playing back at the ranch, under the close supervision of the children counselor.

“Book the whole Ranch”
For a special group of friends, a family gathering, or an executive retreat, have the run of the ranch for your own exclusive use. The ranch is perfect for a very private and beautiful family reunion. And for business purposes, the uniqueness of our setting coupled with full amenities makes for a most productive corporate meeting or workshop. You'll each have your own horse, and an attentive staff to serve your every need. We will cater especially to meet the specific requirements of your group. The ranch house can accommodate 2 or 3 families, or 6 executives along with their spouses, or 5-7 persons traveling as singles. This all-inclusive package features riding on your own, horsemanship instruction, special guided rides, ranch events, entertainment, plus many other outdoor activities, all your meals, non-alcohol beverages, and childcare.

* Minimum 2 guests required for private guide or supplements will apply. Unescorted riding is available after a few discovery rides with a guide to determine riding ability and route finding—guests with adequate skills will be given this privilege, to be determined by the general manager and head riding guide.

Passports

Passport valid for at least one day beyond the intended departure date from Canada required by all nationals referred to in the chart except the following:

(a) 1. Canadian citizens holding a Canadian Certificate of Identity, Canadian birth certificate or a certificate of Canadian citizenship;

(b) permanent residents of Canada with proof of status, ie Permanent Resident Card, Record of Landing, Returning Resident Permit or a Refugee Travel Document issued by the government of Canada to refugees who have been resettled in Canada;

(c) 2. citizens of the USA holding proof of citizenship (eg US birth certificate or US naturalisation papers).

Note: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced as early as 1 January 2008. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.

(d) persons entering from St Pierre & Miquelon or the USA who are legal permanent residents of the USA and hold a US alien registration card (Green Card);

(e) 3. citizens of France who are residents of and entering from St Pierre & Miquelon.

Note: (a) Children under 18 years must have information with them on the people responsible for their welfare, if travelling alone; this includes a letter of permission to travel from guardian(s), and also a letter from the custodian in Canada. (b) Depending on circumstance and nationality, certain applicants may need to undergo a medical examination in order to receive their visas; this must be carried out by a physician on Canada's list of Designated Medical Practitioners.

Passport Note

Visitors to Canada must satisfy an examining officer at the Port of Entry that they are genuine visitors, in good health, with no criminal convictions, and have sufficient funds to maintain themselves during their stay in Canada and to return to their country of origin, as well as evidence of confirmed onward reservations out of Canada. Persons under 18 years of age who are unaccompanied by an adult should bring with them a letter from a parent or guardian giving them permission to travel to Canada.

Identity/travel documents issued to non-national residents of the country of issue, refugees or stateless persons are recognized for travel to Canada.



Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in chart above (visitor or transit) for stays of up to six months except the following:

(a) 4. holders of passports endorsed ‘British Subjects’ and ‘British Protected Persons’;

(b) 5. nationals of Bulgaria and Romania;

(c) those visiting Canada who, during that visit, also visit the USA or St Pierre & Miquelon (a French Overseas Territory) and return directly to Canada as visitors within the period authorised on their initial entry (or any extension thereto).

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Visa Note

The Government of Canada refuses admission to: (a) holders of passports issued by the UK Government entitled 'British Temporary Resident's Passport'.

(a) A single-entry visa is still valid if used to visit the USA. (b) Persons wishing to attend a course of six months duration or less, at any level, do not require a study permit. However, if there is the possibility that you will extend your period of study in Canada, or if you are a full time student and wish to work on campus, you may apply for a study permit.

Types of Visa and Cost

Visitor: C$75 (single-entry); C$150 (multiple-entry). Family: C$400 (for families of six or more persons). Transit: free. Transit visas are necessary for all nationals who require a visitor visa. Although transit visas are not required by British citizens, they may be required by foreign nationals with British passports; check with the embassy or high commission for details. For further information on payment methods, contact the high commission. Prices are subject to frequent change.

Validity

Up to six months depending on circumstances of individual applicant. The determination regarding length of stay in Canada can only be decided by the examining officer at the port of entry, but visas cannot exceed the validity of the passport and cannot be longer than five years. If no actual departure date is indicated within the visitor’s passport, then the visitor will be required to depart within three months from the date of entry. Visitors must effect their departure from Canada on or before the date authorised by the examining officer on arrival. If an extension of stay is desired, an application must be made in writing to the nearest Canada Immigration Centre at least three weeks before the expiry of the visitor visa. Multiple-entry visas cannot be valid longer than passport. Transit visas are only allocated if a national's flight/onward journey is continuing within 24 hours. Single-entry visas can be used multiple times by nationals of St Pierre & Miquelon and the USA.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission)

Working Days Required

10 days are required from receiving applications, but applications should be made at least one month prior to the intended date of departure. Certain nationals are subject to longer processing times. For urgent applications it is advised to apply in person. Same-day processing is available for applications made in person and 24-hour processing for those using the drop-in service.

Passport Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	1
USA	2
Other EU	3
Visa Required?
British	No/4
Australian	No
Canadian	N/A
USA	No
Other EU	5
Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	N/A
USA	No
Other EU	Yes

This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult the embassy or consulate for updated info.