The Chilko Lake Ride in Pictures
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These images are very likely to cause you to spontaneously book a saddle seat on our Chilko Lake horse riding holiday in British Columbia, Canada!
Globetrotter Emma Tomlin has kindly offered to peel back the curtain and share her dreamy horse riding holiday in Canada, giving us a glimpse into life on horseback in one of the country’s most spectacular wilderness regions. Captured so beautifully through her lens, her photographs of the Chilko Lake Ride took our breath away.
From rugged glaciers and sweeping mountain meadows to crystal-blue alpine lakes, British Columbia’s landscapes are made for adventure. It’s no wonder this remote corner of Canada features so highly on our Globetrotting horse riding holiday bucket lists. This is wilderness riding at its very best.
We hope you enjoy scrolling through these beguiling images from one of our most iconic Canada horse riding holidays. Over to you, Emma!
Canada has been on my bucket list for years. I had such high expectations and yet it absolutely blew my mind. Some of the best horse riding of my life and a nature backdrop that took my breath away.
The horses were fab. I rode Autumn, Jackson, and Sky, who was my favourite.
My favourite experiences were the mountain day, and also the ‘Rollercoaster’ (forest canter) day – just stunning riding and scenery. The boat trip rest day was also incredible – what a lake.
The lodge that we stayed in was so welcoming and friendly. You felt like part of the family right away with Lauren, and Gary in the kitchen making you wholesome, hearty foods to give you energy for each day.
We were led by Anna, who is one of the best horse guides I have ridden with. She was so kind and caring and really looked after us. Anna guided us on every ride and made each day a completely unique experience.
The riding each day was so diverse and exciting! We rode hills overlooking the beautiful river Chilko, we scaled a 1000-metre mountain on horseback and we rode on the ‘Rollercoaster’, cantering up, down and around beautiful forest paths and ridge edge drops. Each day felt so different, from the scenery to the type of riding and where we went. It was such an incredible experience – my pictures don’t do it justice. Just wow!
We are so grateful to Emma for taking the time to share her breathtaking images and feedback with all our Globetrotters. Thank you Emma!
So, have you started packing for The Chilko Lake Ride in BC, Canada yet?
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