BANFF HORSEBACK RIDES, SUMMER TOURS, & BACKCOUNTRY LODGING

Take a guided horseback ride along the Bow River with Banff Trail Riders in the Canadian Rockies
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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

Spray River Ride - 1 Hr

Cross a tranquil river on horseback and then admire an enchanting Rocky Mountain waterfall.   The one-hour Spray River Horseback
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
Spray River horseback trail ride with Banff Trail Riders
Limited Space

Sulphur Mountain Ride - 4 Hrs

It’s hard to believe how much spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery is packed into this four-hour excursion.   You'll ride two
12:30pm
4 Hours
Follow your guide on a scenic Bow River horseback ride with Banff Trail Riders in the Canadian Rockies
Limited Space

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
Banff Family Carriage Ride with Banff Trail Riders
Family Fun

Banff Downtown Private Carriage Rides

Private horse-drawn carriage tours are available daily from downtown Banff, the ultimate western sightseeing tour. We offer three tours from
Throughout the day
15 Mins, 30 Mins
Wagon Ride on the Cowboy Cookout in Banff, Canadian Rockies with Banff Trail Riders
Family Fun

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
Horseback Ride to a Cowboy Steak Cookout with Banff Trail Riders
Family Fun

Horseback Trail Ride with BBQ Cookout

Get a taste of the mountain air with a horseback ride along the base of Sulphur Mountain in Banff, to
4:00pm, 5:00pm
3 Hours

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HORSEBACK PACK TRIPS TO OUR BACKCOUNTRY LODGES

Sundance Lodge Overnight - 1 Night

Experience an Alberta trail ride in the unspoiled wilderness of Banff when you are limited on time.   Meander along
2 Days
Sat
Sundance Explorer Backcountry Lodge Horseback Ride in Banff, Canadian Rockies with Banff Trail Riders
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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
Canadian Rockies Horseback Rides with Banff Trail Riders
Limited Space

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
Ride to Allenby Pass summit with Banff Trail Riders in the Canadian Rockies
Limited Space

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

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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, across lush valleys, and past sparkling lakes with a designated Travel Partner that’s been offering horseback rides 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.

We’re a bunch of cowboys and cowgirls with deep Canadian roots, and we’re inviting you to join for some fun, unforgettable Rocky Mountain horseback riding in Banff.

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Banff Trail Riders is proud to have been chosen by the Royal Canadian Geographic Society as a Travel Partner.