Unbridle Your Sense of Adventure
Unforgettable riding experience for travellers from all over the world in Banff, Alberta since 1962.
Why Banff Trail Riders? A Trusted Banff Tradition for 60+ Years
For generations, guests have explored Banff National Park with us. Our dedication to authentic, memorable experiences—season after season—has earned us thousands of positive reviews and a reputation we’re proud of.
Enjoy The Timeless Tradition Of Banff Trail Rides
Bow River Ride - 1 Hr
Treat yourself to a relaxing one-hour ride that takes you past some of the most awe-evoking scenery in Banff National...
Throughout the day
1 Hour
Sundance Loop Ride - 2 Hrs
This wilderness adventure offers riders the perfect opportunity to relax and reconnect with nature – in true western form. ...
9:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
2 Hours
Bow Valley Loop Ride - 3 Hrs
This thrilling three-hour journey might get you up close and personal with some of the most unique wildlife in Banff. ...
1:30pm
3 Hours
Wagon Ride with BBQ Cookout
Take a relaxing wagon ride along the Bow River. Re-join the horseback riders in the group for an authentic cowboy...
11:30am, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
3 Hours
What Our Guests Are Saying About Banff Trail Rides
Nina H
The tour itself was wonderful. Enjoying this magnificent landscape on horseback was the icing on the cake of my stay…
Jennifer W
Has such an amazing time, Erin was a great help and so fun to talk to, the whole trip was amazing and meeting someone from…
Rachel
What a fantastic experience! Friendly staff with good local knowledge. Beautiful horses. Fun times in the wagon and lassoing!…
Melanie B
What a great experience. The team were great with the horses and clearly loved them all. Beauteous through forest and rivers…
What Our Guests Are Saying About Banff Trail Rides
Nina H
The tour itself was wonderful. Enjoying this magnificent landscape on horseback was the icing on the cake of my stay…
Jennifer W
Has such an amazing time, Erin was a great help and so fun to talk to, the whole trip was amazing and meeting someone from…
Rachel
What a fantastic experience! Friendly staff with good local knowledge. Beautiful horses. Fun times in the wagon and lassoing!…
Melanie B
What a great experience. The team were great with the horses and clearly loved them all. Beauteous through forest and rivers…
Have A Legendary Backcountry Adventure
Sundance Lodge Overnight - 1 Night
Experience an Alberta trail ride in the unspoiled wilderness of Banff when you are limited on time. Sundance Lodge...
2 Days
Sat
Sundance Lodge Explorer - 2 Nights
Rugged mountain scenery and an abundance of wildlife. And when the sun sets, you’ll be relaxing in pure backcountry comfort....
3 Days
Mon
Erling Strom Trail Lodge - 3 Nights
Ride through Alberta’s Wild West, tracing the paths that the early pioneers used while exploring these untamed forests. On...
4 Days
Wed
Halfway Lodge - 5 Nights
The ultimate backcountry trip, few folks ever get to experience a place like this. Sky-piercing mountains stretch out across...
6 Days
Thu, Sun
Life-Changing Journeys In Banff
Kev M
Amazing experience. Horses are calm and easy ride. Guides provided history and knowledge of areas traveled. Our only wish…
Krystina B
We went on a 2 hour trail ride and a pony ride. Staff is very knowledgeable and pleasant. Horses are well trained, very…
Rohan M
For a first-time horse ride in an older couple, the staff and horses made this a memorable experience. We did a 2 hours…
Aminia V
The staff here is so pleasant a great experience for my 7 year old. The beginner’s package was affordable $40 for 15…
Life-Changing Journeys In Banff
Kev M
Amazing experience. Horses are calm and easy ride. Guides provided history and knowledge of areas traveled. Our only wish…
Krystina B
We went on a 2 hour trail ride and a pony ride. Staff is very knowledgeable and pleasant. Horses are well trained, very…
Rohan M
For a first-time horse ride in an older couple, the staff and horses made this a memorable experience. We did a 2 hours…
Aminia V
The staff here is so pleasant a great experience for my 7 year old. The beginner’s package was affordable $40 for 15…
Why Choose Banff Trail Riders
Convenient
We’re the only outfitter based right in the Banff townsite.
Experienced
We’ve been around and cowboying in the Rockies since 1962.
Unique
Choose from 15 different trips—from multi-day treks to easy rides.
Friendly
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned cowboy, we’re always happy to help.
Convenient
We’re the only outfitter based right in the Banff townsite.
Experienced
We’ve been around and cowboying in the Rockies since 1962.
Unique
Choose from 15 different trips—from multi-day treks to easy rides.
Friendly
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned cowboy, we’re always happy to help.
Explore Banff National Park, The Rockies, Canmore Alberta, & Canada’s Backcountry
Discover Canada’s beautiful scenery and wildlife on a peaceful horseback ride through towering mountain ranges, lush valleys, and sparkling lakes with a designated travel partner! We have been offering Banff horseback tours near Lake Louise to travelers for more than 60 years.
Banff Trail Riders is proud to provide extraordinary tours and horseback rides in Banff, Canmore, and the Canadian Rockies. With more than 15 different trips to choose from—ranging from easy rides for beginners to tough treks for the experienced—you can find the perfect horseback ride for you.
Our local Banff and Lake Louise trail riders also love hosting guests on fun experiences. We’re a bunch of cowboys and cowgirls with deep Canadian roots, and we’re inviting you to join us for some fun, unforgettable Rocky Mountain horseback riding in Banff!
@HORSEBACKBANFF #BANFFTRAILRIDERS
Listen up because this changes everything for backcountry dreamers! 🐴🏔️
You can now secure your 2027 Banff backcountry pack trip with just a deposit. No paying the whole thing upfront. Just lock in your dates, keep your spot, and sort the rest when you`re ready.
That`s right, we`re already taking bookings for 2027, and this is the easiest way to claim yours.
One night at a cozy log cabin lodge or six full days deep in the Canadian Rockies with nothing but wilderness around you. Either way it starts with one decision right now.
Don`t wait until it`s sold out: 🔗 in bio!
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Howdy y`all! Tell us...how does this idea tickle your ears? A wagon ride along the Bow River. Lassoing, horseshoes, and a steak dinner with all the fixin`s in the middle of the Canadian Rockies. 🤠 🌄
The Wagon Ride with BBQ Cookout is three hours of pure western Banff magic and honestly one of the most uniquely Canadian experiences you can have. All ages welcome. Lunch and dinner departures daily. And yes, it runs rain or shine because real cowboys don`t cancel.
This is the one your whole group is going to be talking about on the drive home: 🔗 in bio!
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There is something about a child and a horse that is completely its own kind of magic. No words needed. No explanation. Just a memory being made that will live in your child forever. 🐴 ❤️
This is what Banff Trail Riders is really about. The rides are incredible. The Canadian Rockies are breathtaking. But these moments right here? These are the ones that stick.
Bring your little ones: 🔗 in bio!
#Banff #BanffNationalPark #BanffTrailRiders #HorsebackRiding #CanadianRockies #FamilyAdventure #KidsAndHorses #PureJoy #ExploreCanada #VisitBanff #BanffAdventure #SummerInBanff #HorsesOfInstagram
AWWW, so handsome!! 🥹
We`re not gonna lie, this has been our exact reaction every single time we spot one of our gentle giants. And after all these years? Yeah, we still melt every time. 🐎💙
Here`s the thing: we`ve been doing this since 1962, and we haven`t changed one iota. Same love for our horses. Same care for this land. Same mission to bring folks into the most special corners of Banff the way it was meant to be experienced, with stewardship, responsibility, and a whole lot of heart.
Wanna know what makes us tick? Learn more about us and our mission at our 🔗 in bio!
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What`s the little fella gettin` a glimpse at over yonder? 👀
Why, it`s only the best BBQ cookout he has ever laid his eyes on! 🤠
Here`s the deal: hop aboard a relaxing wagon ride along the Bow River, keeping an eye out for ground squirrels, porcupines, and beavers along the way. Then roll up to our 3 Mile Cabin for a real-deal western cookout. You`ll get to indulge in our BBQ steak, roasted baby potatoes, cowboy baked beans, coleslaw, and dessert squares to finish it all off. 🥩
Lunch or dinner, your pick. Link in bio to book your seat at the table: 🔗 in bio!
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She`s officially OPEN, folks. 🐎 Our Sulphur Mountain Ride is back for the season, and spots are already filling up!
This is four hours of pure Rocky Mountain magic. You`ll climb two-thirds of the way up one of Banff`s most iconic peaks, ride right underneath the Banff Gondola, past the famous Rimrock Resort, and along the base of mighty Mount Rundle. Cross the Spray River (your horse might splash around to cool off!), take in jaw-dropping views of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, and finish at the roaring Bow Falls. 🏔️
This one`s for our riders with a little experience, so if you know your way around a saddle, this is YOUR ride.
Summer in Banff is short. Don`t let this one pass you by. Use code ONLINE2SAVE for 10% off when you book 7+ days ahead: 🔗 in bio!
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There`s the Banff that 4.5 million people visited this year. And then there`s the Banff you can only reach on horseback. 🐎
The Independent`s Global Travel Editor, Annabel Grossman, came to find the second one. Three days in the saddle, deep into the backcountry, where the cell service fades, the crowds disappear, and your only company is the clomp of hooves and the rush of the Bow River.
Her destination? Sundance Lodge. Completely off-grid, solar-powered, wood-warmed, and tucked 16km into the heart of the Canadian Rockies. The kind of place where you trade scrolling for sunsets behind the mountains and a home-cooked meal at a long wooden table.
Summer in Banff is short. Come find the quiet side. And check out the article at our 🔗 in bio!
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Guess what? We got some good news you can Yeehaw to! 🤠
You can now book your backcountry pack trip with just a deposit; no need to pay the whole thing up front. Lock in your spot, then settle the rest down the trail. 🐎
And for the planners in the saddle: we`re officially taking bookings for 2027!
Whether it`s an overnight at a cozy log cabin lodge or a full six days deep in the Rockies, your wilderness escape is easier to claim than ever. 🏔️
The trail`s calling, partner. Answer it with our 🔗 in bio!
#BanffTrailRiders #BanffNationalPark #PackTrip #BackcountryAdventure #CowboyLife #HorsebackRiding #ExploreCanada #CanadianRockies #Since1962
Thank you Joanna. We love hearing that moments like these stay with our guests long after the ride is over. That is exactly why we do what we do. 🫶
This is not a dinner reservation. This is an experience of a lifetime.
Ready to make your own story? Then what are you waiting for?
Book the Horseback Trail Ride with BBQ Cookout now: 🔗 in bio.
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No saddle? No problem. The Wagon Ride with BBQ Cookout is calling your name. 🐴👋
Hop aboard our iconic wagon and roll along the Bow River while the Canadian Rockies tower all around you.
Then, we`re talkin` flame-grilled western barbecue, all the fixin’s, mountain air so fresh it should be illegal, and western games that even the kids will be talking about for years.
Perfect for families, couples, groups, or anyone who has always wanted to feel just a little bit like a cowboy for an evening. 💙
Book your Wagon Ride + Cookout now: 🔗 in bio.
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