Guest Ranches & Horseback Riding

Big Creek Lodge is a hidden treasure in the heart of the Chilcotin; a great place to stay in every season. Staying at this log home Country Inn, riding on horseback in the untouched wilderness or just relaxing on the big porches is an experience you'll never forget.

World-class wild Rainbow trout fishing draws many guests to the Chilcotin region of British Columbia each year, but the total experience of the area keeps them returning. There's an adventure for everyone. In addition to fly-fishing & freshwater fishing, you can fly to ancient Chilcotin glaciers, ride the lakeside trails on horseback with your own guide, hike to spectacular viewpoints, canoe & kayak in pristine wilderness, spot wildlife in their natural surroundings, or simply relax in the comfort of the Lodge & enjoy our unforgettable food & hospitality. This is more than a fishing trip, it's a vacation.

Retreat to a certified organic, working cattle ranch. Stay with us & enjoy the ranching lifestyle while you become more confident with your horse through natural horsemanship lessons. Previous riding experience is not necessary. We offer cattle herding from spring through fall, where you are welcome to join the range riding crew, trail riding, family/group retreats and more. Enjoy your meals made from mainly homegrown, organic produce, served with our own ranch-raised, grass-finished meats.

Chilcotin Holidays offers 4 seasons of customized wilderness adventures. The 5,000 sq km guide territory, located in the south Chilcotin Mountains, is known for its sunny skies & dry climate. Dedicated to providing quality wilderness experiences to both novice & advanced, choose between 4 & 7 day adventures. Enjoy guest ranch stays, wildlife viewing, registered guide training programs, ESL fishing, hiking, mountain biking, snowmobile & ski adventures. Trips are all-inclusive with accommodation, meals, lessons, equipment, guides from dawn to dusk & much more. Unlimited fresh fruits & vegetables, lots of homemade baking, delicious & hearty main courses.

As a working dude ranch, we specialize in horseback riding and fly-fishing holidays but offer many other sun and snow activities. Pristine lakes, rolling meadows and deep forests, ranch style meals, log cabins, and real cowboys await you. We take great pride in offering our guests a string of healthy, pasture-kept, trustworthy horses. From Paints to Palominos we have over 20 to choose from, so you can be sure to find the ideal horse for your time on the range. No matter what your riding ability, up here everyone's a cowboy or a cowgirl & everyone can go cowboying.

Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is located in BC's scenic Cariboo Region. Accommodations include luxury suites, cabins and lodge rooms for up to 40 guests. Guests spend their days horseback riding, hiking, gold panning and fly fishing, or visiting the 'East meets West spa' for traditional Thai as well as western therapies. The ranch has a strong sustainability ethic, which runs through the 'farm to fork' approach to dining. The resort is easily reached by private plane, by road, or a 50 minute commercial flight to Kamloops with a transfer.

Elkin Creek Guest Ranch provides an unforgettable BC ranch holiday experience. A true guest ranch vacation with horseback riding adventures and lakeside activities on pristine Vedan Lake. Enjoy additional outdoor programs which include archery, fishing, kayaking and biking. First rate chef prepared dining and comfortable log cabin accommodations await you. Whether you arrive by car, chartered flight onto our private airstrip or shuttled from/to Williams Lake, our staff will welcome you to your holiday home. Only a one hour flight north from Vancouver to the ranch, the Nemaiah Valley remains one of the untouched mountain valley gems of the Chilcotin.

Our wonderful guest ranch is surrounded entirely by boundless crown land; quite simply perfect for days of exploration & adventures in the saddle. Rolling hills and hidden lakes, secret meadows & secluded trails under vast Western skies. Located on a private lake, the perfect backdrop for your ranch retreat awaits you here. Horseback adventures, riding lessons, swimming, kayaks, canoes, archery, mountain bikes, hiking, sauna, BBQ & teepee village for overnight camp outs are all included in your week-long stay with us. Your choice of guest lodge suite or lakeside log cabin accommodation is available.

Enjoy yourself on a most unique dude ranch horseback holiday at The Hills Guest Ranch. Try one of our half day or all day Cowboy Cookout rides & experience Cariboo Country from the back of a horse. Compliment your horseback experience with a day of biking or hiking through our thousands of acres of rolling range lands, lakes & meadows.

Horseback ride to your heart's desire, on your own or with a private guide at this remote, family-run working ranch. Explore pristine wilderness & satisfy your yearning for fresh air & wide open spaces in BC's cowboy country. Experiences are generous with natural western horsemanship, fly-fishing, hiking, canoeing, swimming, wilderness survival, skeet shooting, mountain biking & more. We give you freedom & adventure in a private & exclusive setting surrounded by nature. Our world-class hideaway is an award-winning eco-friendly destination (Globe & Mail, 2009), offering an authentic ranch house, ultra-luxe canvas cabins, organic cuisine & a tented spa. 24 guest maximum ensures plenty of intimate, personal service.