About The Pontiac Wagon Train
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The Pontiac Wagon Train is an non profit group organized to preserve and participate in recreating a 5 day Wagon Train in the Pioneer Style. It is designed for recreational purposed and the bringing together of people who love the blend of riding, driving and horses as well as for the enjoyment of the general public. The Wagon Train was first established in 2000 and traveled from Aylmer Quebec to Shawville Quebec.
We set up a base camp in the selected location with the Wagon Train departing each day from the base camp and returning back to the base each day. The typical days ride ranges from 12 to 20 kilometers with a lunch stop. The terrain varies from paved and gravel roads to bush trails. The ride is intended to be a tranquil and enjoyable adventure for all.
Base Camp is intended to encourage new friendships and renew old ones in a relaxed and “horse family” atmostphere.
Typical day on The Pontiac Wagon Train
- Early Mornings: Breakfasts and Manure Clean Up and Disposal
- 9AM : Wagons Ho! Departure
- Noon: Lunch Break and Washroom Stop. Water usually available for horses at this stop
- Mid/Late Afternoon: Return to Base Camp. Un-hitch and socialize, swim (depending on location) and enjoy the beautiful Pontiac hospitality.
- 6PM: Evening Meal followed by more socializing, hopefully around the campfire (regulations permitting) with impromptu entertainment
- Expect to have visitors from the general community to view your horses and wagons.
Cost of the Pontiac Wagon Train
Meal Information will be detailed when new location is decided upon
What To Bring to the Pontiac Wagon Train
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- Weather can change from hot and humid to cool and rainy. We ride rain or shine so bring appropriate clothing
- Bring your own towls, face clothes, soap, shampoo, tooth brush, razor etc.
- First Aid Kit ( cell phones do not work)
- Sun Screen
- Flashlights
- Lawnchairs
- Sleeping arrangements (tent, bed in a wagon or pick/up or horse trailer) RVs welcome rough camping no hook ups camping id 1st come 1st serve
- Bottled drinking water and beverages (no glass and take your garbage with you)
- Bug repellent
- Musical Instruments are welcome
- Out houses are available (bring toilet paper incase)
- Swimming at Public Beach so bring your bathing suit
- BBQ (propane) are allowed no open fires
- Store walking distance
What To Bring For Your Horse
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- Water buckets water for horse will be provided
- Shovel and Rake for manure duties etc. wheel barrow is a good idea too
- Hay & Oats
- Hay bag
- good strong leads for tyng your horse and please bring spares
- Halters
- sercure fence, electric fence is permitted, no electricty on site, restriction on generators too
- grooming supplies water hose will be available
- Horse first aid kit
- Appropriate tack
- Bring duplicate essential tack items in case of breakage
Be sure to take a look at the Rules and Regulations for the 8th Annual Pontiac Wagon Train.
If this appeals to you please contact us to sign up or stop by to share an evening with us!