You're in true cowboy country here. Vast expanses of this region are home to huge cattle ranches. Guest ranches also abound. Canter over spectacular open meadows during supervised half - or full-day rides. Or head into backcountry on a guided, multi-day packtrip, riding over sagebrush-covered hills, through spectacular canyons and on up to gentle plateaus; look for all sorts of wildlife en route. Stay at a working cattle ranch, where you can round up cattle as well as ride, or fish in remote lakes and streams accessible only by horseback. This is also rodeo country: check them out at Anahim Lake and Bella Coola as well at the sizeable Williams Lake Stampede. South Cariboo
- This is ranch country as you've always imagined it, with expansive rolling hills and large, open grasslands. Whether you're on a cattle drive, trail ride or pack trip, enjoy sunny skies and a dry climate while you spot moose, bears, deer, wolves, mountain goats and Bighorn sheep
- Trail rides last from an hour to a full day - and riders of all abilities and experiences are welcome
- Lodgings range from the rustic and family-oriented to deluxe ranches that offer full spas, golf and gourmet dining. Whichever ranch you choose, you'll experience a unique taste of cowboy lifestyle.
South Chilcotin
- Ride the untamed mountain wilderness of the Chilcotin on a multi-day pack trip
- Stay safe on a professionally-guided and outfitted adventure
- Immerse yourself in the cowboy lifestyle - awaken to the smell of fresh coffee, breathe crisp mountain air and hear cowboy poetry around the campfire at night before retiring to your tent or cabin
- Pan for gold, hear the stories of claims found and fortunes lost, fish in clear lakes as you ride along this vast, inspiring landscape.
> Also see Guest and Dude Ranches in this region