Before your visit.

Yes. Beginners are welcome. The guide adapts the ride to the group, the horses and the conditions of the day. A helmet is mandatory for all beginner riders.

Yes, starting at age 6. Children ages 6 to 9 are assigned a suitably sized horse and receive close supervision from a second guide who keeps the child’s horse on a lead line. Reservations are confirmed according to the required guide availability.

Groups are limited to a maximum of 5 participants per departure.

In October 2026, opening rates are $75 for 1 hour (regular $85), $125 for 2 hours (regular $150), and $165 for 3 hours (regular $200). Moonlight du Paradis is $200 per person in October (regular $225).

All reservations are currently handled by phone. Sébastien Lefort (450 275-2162) and Joannie Lemay (438 527-3536) can both take your reservation and answer your questions.

Payment can be made by cash or person-to-person Interac e-Transfer. The ranch does not yet accept debit or credit cards.

Moonlight includes about 3 hours of guided horseback riding at dusk, followed by a campfire moment with marshmallows and sausages to roast. Coffee or hot chocolate may be offered on cooler evenings; cold drinks and juice are also available. In October, the promotional rate is $200 per person (regular price: $225).

Please arrive 15–20 minutes before your scheduled departure for check-in, horse assignment, safety instructions, preparation and completion of the risk acknowledgement form.

Closed-toe shoes or boots suitable for riding are required. Long pants are strongly recommended, along with weather-appropriate clothing.

For rider safety and horse welfare, some restrictions may apply depending on the available horse, equipment, ride length and trail conditions. When you reserve, we may ask a few practical questions so we can match you with a suitable horse.

A helmet is mandatory for anyone under 18 and for every beginner rider, regardless of age. It is strongly recommended for experienced adults, and the guide may require it whenever circumstances justify it.

Our rides are primarily conducted at a walk. Depending on rider experience, the assigned horses, terrain and conditions, the guide may allow some sections at a trot or gallop. Faster gaits are never guaranteed and must never be initiated without the guide’s permission.

Our weather policy is flexible and depends on the conditions and trail state. If the weather is uncertain, call before coming to the ranch. When conditions do not allow for a safe ride, we will work with you to reschedule.

We recommend leaving cell phones, wallets, jewellery, bags and other valuables at home or locked out of sight in your vehicle. Personal belongings brought onto the property or during the activity remain the owner’s responsibility. Ranch du Paradis is not responsible for their loss, theft or damage, subject to any liability that cannot legally be excluded.

Yes. You can review the PDF form before your visit. It will still be completed and signed on site during the 15–20 minutes before departure.

Yes. The farm animal visit is free and included with your trail ride. It is not offered separately.

With a team member present and according to their directions, some animals may be approached and touched. Guests must not feed the animals.

Chickens, roosters, geese, ducks, quail, goats, several pigs and rabbits.

1829 Chemin Morrisson, Saint-Lin–Laurentides, QC J5M 1W7. A directions link is available on our Contact page.

Ranch du Paradis offers guided horseback trail rides in Saint-Lin–Laurentides, Lanaudière. Rides are available for 1, 2 or 3 hours, plus Moonlight du Paradis, with about 3 hours on horseback followed by a campfire moment. Reservations are made by phone.