Wyndy River Expeditions & Guest Ranch - 2008 Prices

Backcountry Wilderness Horseback Expeditions

1. Cedar Ridge Lodge - Backcountry Lodge Rides
Located six hours from Toronto or seven hours from Sault Ste. Marie you will find yourself surrounded and immersed in the beauty of Northeastern Ontario's boreal forest and North America's last frontier. This is our only drive to camp and it is the check-in and checkout location for your stay. Our lodge is a remote lodge and offers all the conveniences of a modern lodge including hot showers, comfortable clean beds, and the best home cooking you will find in the North. Includes: 4 hours of riding/day with guide, three meals/day and accommodations.

3 Night Trips Available
  • $600 Per Person CDN
  • $600 Per Person US
  • 5 Night Trips Available
  • $995 Per Person CDN
  • $995 Per Person US
  • 7 Night Trips Available
  • $1,395 Per Person CDN
  • $1,395 Per Person US
  • 2. Pack-In Camps
    A four-hour ride will take you to one of our remote pack in camps where you will find yourself surrounded by old growth forests, mystical streams and lakes, and gentle rolling hills. You will be transformed into another world of unspeakable beauty teaming with wildlife and birds that you may never have seen before. Our camps are comfortable remote pack-in camps reminiscent of the gold rush days that happened in the area. There are 12 gold mines in the area and trying your hand at panning for gold may prove to be worthwhile. Includes: 4 hours of riding/day, three meals/day, accommodations in prospector tents with cots, professional certified guides for the length of your stay, horses & tack. Minimum 3-night trip.

    3 Night Trips Available
  • $750 Per Person CDN
  • $750 Per Person US
  • 5 Night Trips Available
  • $1250 Per Person CDN
  • $1250 Per Person US
  • 7 Night Trips Available
  • $1,750 Per Person CDN
  • $1,750 Per Person US
  • 3. Combination Cedar Ridge & Pack-In Camp
    This package combines our two most popular packages. You will spend half your time in a full service modern lodge and the other half and on a pack trip deep into the boreal forests. This is an excellent opportunity to experience first hand what many people dream about. This is our most popular package.

    5 Night Trip
  • $1125 Per Person CDN
  • $1125 Per Person US
  • 7 Night Trip
  • $1575 Per Person CDN
  • $1575 Per Person US
  • 4. Backcountry Pack-In Drop Camps
    This package was designed for the do-it-yourself outdoorsman who is comfortable in the wilderness on their own. We will pack you into a pre-set camp where you are free to explore, fish or to just relax and enjoy the scenery of the backcountry. We will pack you out on a predetermined date. There are no horses or guides that stay with you for the duration of your trip.

    Regardless of number of days spent (3 Day Minimum)
  • $400 Per Person
  • General Information

    Full-Service Guided Trips - Includes all meals, lodging (tent camps or main lodge), guides and saddle horses, packhorses, riding instruction (if needed), to provide a safe and enjoyable pack trip.

    Drop Camps - These are not guided camps with horses. We will pack you and your supplies in at the beginning of your trip and then pack you back to base camp at the end of your stay. You will be furnished with a saddle horse to rise to your drop camp and pack out, The saddle horses will not be left in camp. Price includes packers and all pack horses needed.

    Packing Service -Price includes packers & pack horses to pack your gear and supplies into a pre-arranged location in the wilderness. You will be supplies with a horse and saddle to ride in and out. Activities include fishing, hiking and camping.

    Reservations - A 50% deposit is required to confirm your reservation. This payment may be made in the form of a personal cheque, money order or company cheque. The balance is payable upon arrival at the lodge and must be paid in cash or travelers cheque.

    Fishing License - Fishing licenses are sold at the lodge if needed.

    Transportation - Our lodge is a drive to lodge with good roads leading to our front door. Guests flying in by air can be picked up and dropped off for an additional charge of $50.00 per person. Air Canada has scheduled flights, including return, from Toronto to Timmins Ontario which is approximately one hour and 20 minutes from the lodge.

    Non-Riding Guests - Non-riding guests are welcome at the lodge. There are many activities to keep you occupied including fishing (boat rentals), relaxing on the dock listening to the loons sing, hiking one of the many trails, blueberry picking, windsurfing, canoeing down one of the many lakes or rivers, swimming or take a sauna in the Swedish wood fired steam sauna. A fee of $70 per day including lodging and meals is required for this service.

    When Booking - Please let us know of any special dietary or health needs when booking in order to assure you of a safe and enjoyable trip with us.

    Horses - No matter what your riding ability is, we will match you with the appropriate horse for your ability.

    Weather Conditions - You can expect temperatures to range from 60 to 80 degrees during July though September. Nights can be a bit cooler so bring an adequate sleeping bag when on the wilderness expeditions. We will send you a complete list of what to bring once your deposit has been received.

    Alcohol -Absolutely no alcohol will be allowed to be consumed prior or during our trek on horseback. During the evenings, alcohol is permitted in moderate use only. Any abuse of this policy will forfeit the balance of your trip and you will be escorted out of the wilderness.

    Tipping - Tipping is not mandatory but it is greatly appreciated by the guide and cook if you feel they have done a good job for you.

    Sales Tax - A 7% Goods & Service tax and a 5% Provincial Sales Tax is not included in the prices.

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    Email: horseback@wyndyriver.com
    Reservations: 705-642-6465