We meet at 8:30
a.m. at Portal Creek. Go south on highway 93 from Jasper 7.5 km to
the junction with the 93A highway. Turn right onto the 93A and follow
south for 2.5 km to the junction with the Marmot Basin ski area road.
Follow the Marmot Basin road for 6.5 km to the point where it crosses
Portal Creek. Park in the parking lot on the left side of the road
south of the creek.
Trips to the Tonquin Valley depart from the Portal Creek/Tonquin Valley
Trailhead approximately 10 km south of the town of Jasper. Guests
have the choice of travelling by foot or saddle and packhorse up into
the valley. The five hour ride covers 14 miles of spectacular alpine
terrain. The outfitter chooses the horses on the basis of each individual's
ability.
Our visitors stay in individual chalets which sleep from one to six
people in comfortable bunk beds with all bedding provided. Chalet
furnishings include crackling wood-burning stoves which make the rustic
ambience even more cozy. Tonquin Valley trips are limited to 18 people
in order to maintain an uncrowded and relaxed atmosphere.
Being active out in the fresh mountain air works up a healthy appetite
and our fabulous home cooked meals will leave you more than satisfied.
Our guests gather around the lazy susan table to enjoy delicious meals
ranging from baked hams and turkey to sizzling barbecued steaks, as
well as home baked pies, cakes and bread.
The four mile long Amethyst Lake is famous for its large aggressive
Rainbow trout, where five and six pounders are not unusual and trout
as large as 12 pounds have been caught. Just steps away from the chalets
lies the dock, with its selection of rowboats and canoes waiting for
the anxious fisherman. Moat Lake, a one mile long lake in the north
west corner of the valley is well stocked with Rainbows up to 18 inches
and offers spectacular dry fly fishing when the lake is calm. A National
Park Fishing Licence is required and may be obtained in Jasper or
at our Lodge.
Tonquin Valley offers the riding enthusiast as abundance of area to
explore, with breathtaking panoramic views of the valley from above
the treeline.
Those who prefer to do their exploring on foot will find endless new
territory to discover and enjoy in a quiet peaceful setting.
Guests who enjoy taking pictures will find themselves in a virtual
paradise. There is a wide array of wildflowers as well as numerous
types of wildlife including mountain goat, caribou, moose, bear, osprey
and eagles.
SCHEDULE
OF HORSE TRIPS
We need to have
a schedule of our 5-day horse trips. Our trips rotate like this:
July |
August |
September |
July
1-5
July 6-10
July 11-15
July 16-20
July 21-25
July 26-30 |
August
1-5
August 6-10
August 11-15
August 16-20
August 21-25
August 26-30 |
September
1-5
September 6-10
September 11-15
September 16-20
September 21-25
September 26-30 |
2009 Prices
| 5
Day Horse Trip |
$1250.00
|
| Hikers |
$150.00
per night |
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|
| Plus
5% GST |
Includes: an all inclusive price ( your own cabin, all meals and
snacks, boat use on Amethyst Lakes and Moat Lake and dayrides). |
Non-refundable
deposit policy:
A 25% deposit is required for horse trips and a 50% deposit is required
for hikers to confirm a reservation.
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