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For the ultimate Canadian holiday, a front country lodge with back country views. Located on a 300 acre private farm woodlot. Enjoy a variety of activities such as nature walks, hiking, biking and relaxing, all with mountain views.

With just five guest rooms, your hosts, Loren and Denise have time to devote to each guest. Both are knowledgeable about the area, and can provide recommendations for the best places to eat and help you personalize your vacation.

photo: Vanessa Wijngaarden

photo: Vanessa Wijngaarden

Sleigh and Wagon Rides

Learn about the historic Blaeberry Valley and ‘eh’ Canadian Farm Woodlot as you move along groomed trails; in the forest, past our barn, along a stream, by the sawmill and through our horse meadow.  The sleigh is a historic bob-sled, with seating for those who need it and straw seating for others.  The wagon is a Massey Ferguson Hay Wagon fitted with rubber tires for a comfortable ride. Our horse team Duke (12 years) and Duchess (15 years) are sister and brother; Fjord, Quarter Horse Cross.  Duke and Duchess have been pulling the sleigh and wagon for over 8 years. Loren started driving the team in 2000 after training to be a safe teamster. Since that time we have had hundreds of friends and lodge patrons slow down and enjoy a step back in time, as they glide through the snow on our sleigh or roll along on the hay wagon. Rides are approximately 20 minutes in length.

There is no charge for wagon or sleigh rides. However passenger and horse safety are our number one priority, and for this reason we have strict rules to ensure that all sleigh and wagon rides are a safe and fun event.  Your cooperation with the rules is appreciated. These rules are posted below, at the barn, the meadow staging area.

Sleigh and Wagon Ride RULES

SAFETY IS EVERYONES RESPONSIBILITY!

THESE RULE APPLY TO ALL SLIEGH AND WAGON RIDERS. IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT THESE RULES ASK LOREN OR DENISE FOR CLARIFICATION

NO PERSONS SHALL APPROACH THE HORSES WITHOUT ‘EH’ CANADIAN LODGE STAFF PERMISSION

• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDRENS SAFETY AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON ‘EH’ CANADIAN LODGE PROPERTIES
• NO CHILDREN UNDER 19 YEARS OF AGE SHALL RIDE ON THE SLEIGH OR WAGON WITHOUT PARENT OR GUARDIAN PERMISSION
• UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY DENISE OR LOREN DO NOT ENTER THE BARN OR FENCED AREAS
• NO PERSONS SHALL APPROACH THE HORSES OR BOARD OR DISMOUNT THE SLEIGH OR WAGON, WHILE THEY ARE MOVING, OR UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY LOREN
• STAY IN THE STAGING AREA UNTIL YOU’RE INSTRUCTED TO MOVE TO THE SLEIGH OR WAGON BY LOREN
• PLEASE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, BOARD THE SLEIGH ONLY ONCE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY LOREN
• ALL PASSENGERS MUST FIND A SEAT AND REMAIN SEATED UNTIL THE SLEIGH OR WAGON IS STOPPED AND LOREN INSTUCTS YOU TO DISEMBARK.
• ONCE YOU DISEMBARK MOVE AWAY FROM THE SLEIGH OR WAGON TO THE STAGING AREA
• GOOD BEHAVIOUR IS EXPECTED FROM ALL SLEIGH AND WAGON RIDERS, THE TEAMSTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ASK ANY OR ALL RIDERS TO DISEMBARK AT ANYTIME FOR ANY REASON
• THESE RULES ARE FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THEM BEFORE COMMITTING TO A RIDE
• FOR THOSE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE, YOUR  STAGING AREA IS THE BREEZE-WAY NEXT TO THE PARKING LOT.  OTHERWISE THE STAGING AREA IS THE TOP GATE TO THE MEADOW
• SLEIGH AND WAGON RIDES MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE, PREFERABLY AT THE TIME OF BOOKING
• ‘EH’ CANADIAN LODGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL SCHEDULED RIDES WITHOUT NOTICE

With mountains, rivers and four Parks so close the opportunity for outdoor activities is almost endless.

Useful Links

	www.kickinghorseresort.com - The Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden, BC
	www.columbiavalley.ca - Information about the Columbia Valley and surrounding area. www.flygolden.ca - The Golden Flying Club, Hang gliding and para gliding. www.kispiox.com/poplarpark - Poplar Park Lodge is a working farm on the Kispiox River
	Blaeberry confirmed bird sightings - Click here for PDF download