Guest Ranches & Horseback Riding
Horseback riding (Albert Normandin photo)
Guest and dude ranches in the Kootenay Rockies region offer horseback riding on alpine trails and outdoor adventure activities such as river rafting, hiking and fly-fishing.
In summer, some ski resorts in the region also offer horseback riding and trail rides.
For an adventure ranch experience, head to Three Bars Ranch, voted "Canada's Best Family Dude Ranch" in 2010 by Rustic Vacations, an international-based ranch guide. Go horseback riding, wrangle some cattle, and then follow up a day in the saddle with white water rafting or mountain biking.
Bull River Guest Ranch and Beaverfoot Lodge offer more rustic ranch experiences, with pioneer-style accommodations and backcountry surroundings.
Horseback riding isn't the only draw at a guest ranch. Go swimming, biking and canoeing or watch bareback riding at a nearby stampede or rodeo.
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Three Bars Ranch
Three Bars Ranch offers something for the whole family. Rope, herd and wrangle with real cowboys and hit the trails for any length of time to explore high mountain terrain. Adults can finish the trip relaxing in the spa or in private, spacious log cabins, while kids can spend time swimming, biking or at the petting zoo.
Rustic Ranches
Bull River Guest Ranch is situated in the foothills of the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Breathe in mountain air, venture to backcountry lakes and admire the surroundings from atop a beautiful horse.
Cozy log cabins with wood-burning fireplaces and outdoor picnic tables round out the experience.
Beaverfoot Lodge is set on the outskirts of Yoho National Park near Golden. Navigate mountain trails, and then get adrenaline pumping on a rafting trip down the renowned Kicking Hose River. At night, "rough it" in a covered wagon to get a true feel for the pioneer spirit of the west!
Practical Points
- Reservations are strongly recommended and in some cases required.
- Riding season is from April to October. Some ranches are open year-round, and offer winter activities like snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and more.
- Most ranches offer packages starting at a minimum of three nights (some day trips available). Packages are usually all-inclusive.
- Riders of all skill level are welcome. Riding lessons are usually available.
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9500 Wycliffe Perry Creek Rd
Cranbrook, British Columbia
V1C 7C7
Websitehttp://www.ThreeBarsRanch.com
Toll-free877-426-5230
Phone250-426-5230
Three Bars Guest Ranch, The Adventure Ranch of the Canadian Rockies. Located just south of Banff National Park, the ranch specializes in 3 - 6 night all-inclusive ranch packages. Packages include unlimited horseback riding, upscale log cabin accommodations, meals, & all ranch activities. Enjoy horseback riding, hiking, rafting, fly fishing, mountain biking, skeet shooting, golf, ATV tours & a full evening program. Three Bars offers all the modern amenities with good old western hospitality and fun. The perfect family vacation, where everyone gets to enjoy something they love. Voted Canada's #1 Dude Ranch 2009, 2010, and 2011 (Rustic Vacations).
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