Overnight Trip in Riding Mountain National Park - Gunn Lake

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Basic

Weight limit

Come join us for 2 days of riding within Riding Mountain National Park. We bring all the fixing for a delicious BBQ on an open fire and breakfast the next morning. We spend the night in one of the rustic backcountry campsite in the national park – a real adventure! We supply everything you need (tent, sleeping bags, food etc). Everything we need will be carried in by our mule ‘Rena’ – space is limited, so be prepared to pack very light!

This camping trip on horseback includes a 3.5 hr ride on the first day, a night at the rustic campsite Gunn Lake in the backcountry of Riding Mountain National Park, and a 3.5 hr ride on the second day.

Some experience with horses and riding is recommended for our overnight trips – or a good fitness level comes in handy. We would advise you not to choose this ride for children.

Hot tip: Fall is the absolute best time for camping trips to the Park!

Ilse K. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English

Having grown up in Germany, I am now living in Canada for almost 40 years. Since 2002, my family and I settled in the wonderful Province of Manitoba where we run a ranch offering trail rides and accommodation in a beautiful setting. I am responsible for booking our tours and look forward to greeting you on the ranch.

The tour guides you'll probably meet as well

Tom

Tom loves his Tennessee Walking Horses and riding in the national park. He has combined that love and is sharing it with you as Certified Licensed Guide for the Riding Mountain National Park, MB. From guided trail rides on the Ranch to camping in the Park, he will be with you all the way and share his wealth of knowledge of the Park as well as stories from the last decades of guiding tourists with you.

Tour highlights

Spend a Night in the National Park's Backcountry

Explore Riding Mountain National Park's backcountry with us and enjoy rustic camping food over the open fire

Meet Our Mule Rena

Experience firsthand how strong a mule is and how it gets loaded for its packing dutz. Well... and she likes cuddles

Camping and Riding Combined

... It couldn't get any better than this :-)

Route details

After meeting at the ranch (ideally, you would arrive around 11 am), we pack your last things into our packing boxes. You will get to know your horse for this adventure, load everybody into the trailer, and drive all together to our starting point in Riding Mountain National Park.

Usually, we will have light lunch on the parking lot before starting our ride of ~3.5h to Gunn Lake campsite. Once we arrive at the campsite, we will bring the horses to their corral and set up our camp. You will have time to stroll to Gunn Lake and enjoy the park's tranquility.

We have a rustic supper over an open campfire, can chat about everything and nothing, and once everybody gets tired, we head to our tents to get a good night's sleep.

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

Be aware that we are camping in a regular tent on the ground in the backcountry of a national park with potential wildlife (from mosquitoes to bears) around us.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Tent

1 night

We provide everything you need and bring a tent, sleeping bag, and all the food.

We provide everything you need and bring a tent, sleeping bag, and all the food. If you prefer to bring your sleeping bag, you can do so. This is a rustic way of camping, so don't expect soft mattresses and extra pillows.

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Group meeting place

Manitoba, Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Airport

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Tour conditions

Included

2 days program;
1 night in a tent at a rustic backcountry campsite;
transportation to the park;
~7 hours of riding in total;
food and supplies (tent, sleeping bag);
entrance fee to the national park;
mule, horses and riding equipment;
English speaking guide.

Extras

international flights to and from Canada;
additional accommodation and meals before and after the tour;
taxes, tips, gratuities and personal expenses.

Group size

up to 4 tourists

Duration

2 days

1 night

It's important to know

Everything we take in will be carried by our mule Rena. While she is big and strong, it is still required to pack very light.

Your belongings should roughly fit into one side of a regular-sized saddle bag (rain jacket and sleeping bag not included) - about 30 cm x 30 cm x 10 cm.