Vacation with your friends and family at Beaver Dam Farm Resort. We are pet friendly -
You can even bring your horse and enjoy a unique equine facility in a beautiful and fascinating part of the world. -- Beaver Dam Farm is a full- facility equine resort with good stabling, pastures, run-in sheds, and fencing. There are miles of trails of every sort, mown grass, wooded, and most suitable for both riding, driving, hiking. We have hills and natural water crossings. There are natural obstacle courses for drivers, and log jumps for riders. - Training rings - We have a competition quality 40 x 100 meter grass dressage arena, and wide open cones courses. – Beaver Dam Farm is an ideal place to train and condition your horses. The beach is 15 min. by horse trailer from the farm gate, and is lovely to ride on. And, the water is warm. Warmest this side of the Carolinas, they say.
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You don't need to bring a horse, or even know anything about horses to enjoy a vacation at Beaver Dam Farm. Come for the beauty of the countryside. Enjoy the lifestyle. Step back in time 50 years to our gentler way of life. It's the Real Deal! -- Want to learn about horses? We offer short courses on horsemanship, safety around horses, stable design, pastures, and management. Also, short courses on driving theory. ---- We're located in the best area of the province - Gourmet restaurants, St. Francis Xavier University, 2 golf courses, spectacular scenery, artists galore, Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre, warm-water beaches, shopping, regional hospital, and lots more -
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Beaver Dam Farm guests enjoy a trailride on the farm. This photo was taken a few years ago when we offered equine learning vacations with our horses. -- We don't have school horses anymore, but you can enjoy the facility with your own horses.

Champie, best carriage dog in the world died in 2011. We miss him. -- We no longer offer driving lessons, but we do offer short courses on driving theory. These include hanressing, hitching and SAFETY.

two riders on Boy Scout Beach -- Bring your own horses and enjoy riding on the beach.
ACCOMMODATIONS on the FARM - See accommodations page for more photos
The Charming Cottage - sleeps 4 with 2 baths - Booked before Jan. 1st, the rate is $1250 wk. After Jan. 1st, $1450
The Carriage House Loft - sleeps 2 -3, 1 bath, with second back downstairs. Booked before Jan. 1st, the rate is $1050 wk. After Jan. 1st, $1150.

Cottage living room
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Loft livingroom
Both accommodations are attractive and comfortable, filled with antiques and original Maritime art, and surrounded by lovely perennial, old-fashioned gardens. A couple from St. Louis, who have traveled the world said the following about The Carriage House Loft. – "We've never stayed in such a romantic place."
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Available from Beaver Dam Farm now in second printing and almost sold out.
THE FJORDHORSE HANDBOOK - by Carol Rivoire
Sheila Libby Alexander, American Driving Society judge, clinician, professional librarian had this to say about Carol's book.
“Carol Rivoire has written a love story . . . a delightful book . . . will make you want to go to Nova Scotia . . . Brew up some tea, get comfortable, and enjoy this book. It’s a treat.”
$39 VISA or check includes s & h. 902-386-2304 beaverdf@ns.sympatico.ca
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