The Ottawa region is known for its recreational facilities, leisure activities
and naturally attractive features. For example, Ottawa residents have
the highest participation rate in golf and skiing in Canada. Boating,
beach-going and water sports are also very popular because of the large
variety of waterways. The Rideau River and Canal flow in a north-south
direction through the middle of Ottawa.
The Game is the only one of its kind in the region. The Game
Professional Miniature Golf is NOT golf in miniature. However,
miniature golf does have a lot in common with regulation golf.
To be interesting, our golf holes must have the contour changes
found on the regulation green which cause the ball to break
and turn as it rolls toward the cup. Undulations and banking
give the game an element of challenge and fun. Unlike miniature
golf of old, windmills and standing bears are not found at The
Game. Miniature golf courses, however, do need unique elements
to hold the players interest. Greens that bring water, sand
traps and rough turf into play add this uniqueness to our course,
while still maintaining an interesting and challenging game
- in a unique, landscaped setting.
Pinto Valley Riding Ranch is Ottawa's best kept secret. Owned
and operated by Ernie and Gail Smith successfully for over 40
years. Now rural City of Ottawa - 1/2 hr. West Kanata, take
Dunrobin Road to 1969 Galetta Rd. (We are closer than you think.)
Pinto Valley Riding Ranch maintains approximately 150 horses
and ponies as well as other animals for our Petting Zoo. Pinto
Valley has Horseback Riding, Pony Rides, Hay & Sleigh Rides.
We host Birthday Parties for Children and Teens, Corporate Outings
to Business Meetings. Our Experienced trail guides and staff
will be happy to look after your needs. Our cozy hall hold up
to 200 people. Our Free Family Day in January 2005 Pinto Valley
hosted over 700 people inside and out, on our toboggan hill,
with bon fire, sleigh rides, wagon rides, country jamboree,
food, etc. Please visit our web site www.pintovalley.com.
TO BUY, SELL, TRADE OR LEASE A HORSE OUR MOTTO IS "IT'S
WORTH THE JOURNEY TO TALK TO ERNIE"
Give us a call or drop down for a visit. 613 623-3439.
