11:30am, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
Departure Time
3 Hours
Duration
All Ages
Riders
May-Oct
Season
Take a relaxing wagon ride along the Bow River. Re-join the horseback riders in the group for an authentic cowboy dinner.
Arrive at 3 Mile Cabin to enjoy genuine western hospitality and some tasty comfort food. But before digging in, work up an appetite with a few western-style games, like lassoing and horse-shoes.
Anyone joining the group can choose to take a horseback ride along the Bow River to 3 Mile Cabin and then re-join the group for an authentic cowboy bbq including steak cooked to order, baked potatoes, cowboy baked beans and Caesar salad. A perfect adventure for all ages of the family group and available as a lunch or dinner departure time and meal.
Cowboy cookouts are available for group bookings, with a buyout option for 40 or more people. Please contact us for enquiries and further information.
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Amanda's Pick
"I love sharing my knowledge of the parks history as we pass the Cave & Basin and the history of outfitters in the park while eating a delicious lunch at 3-mile cabin." - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
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Bow River
A relaxing wagon ride along the Bow River while watching for wildlife such as ground squirrels, porcupines and beavers scurrying around the marshes and meadows.
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Western barbecue at 3 Mile Cabin
Midway through the ride, you’ll arrive at 3 Mile Cabin to enjoy genuine western hospitality and some tasty comfort food.
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Sulphur Mountain Trail
After a hearty meal the wagon follows the base of Sulphur Mountain.
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Amanda's Pick
"I love sharing my knowledge of the parks history as we pass the Cave & Basin and the history of outfitters in the park while eating a delicious lunch at 3-mile cabin." - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders
The tour runs for three hours, including two hours of riding in the wagon.
The tour includes a one-hour wagon ride along the Bow River to 3 Mile Cabin where you will enjoy a western cookout, followed by a one-hour return wagon ride.
Your meal includes*:
- BBQ steak
- Baked potato
- Cowboy baked beans
- Caesar salad
- Lunch buns
- Dessert squares
- Juice
- Coffee, tea & hot chocolate
* Any allergies or food intolerances should be made known upon booking
Please meet at Warner Stables, the big red stables located at the end of Sundance Road in Banff. When you arrive, please check-in for your ride at the office in the east barn which has signs for ‘Warner Stables’ and ‘office’. There is plenty of free parking at the site.
Please ensure that you arrive 30 minutes before the ride is scheduled to depart.
Mosquito repellant is highly recommended.
Yes, everyone will meet at 3 Mile Cabin for the barbecue.
Wagon rides run rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy, which allows you to change/cancel or refund your booking up to 24 hours outside your booked tour (up to 7 days for group bookings).
Gratuities are customary and very much appreciated.
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Amanda's Pick
"I love sharing my knowledge of the parks history as we pass the Cave & Basin and the history of outfitters in the park while eating a delicious lunch at 3-mile cabin." - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders
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Amanda's Pick
"I love sharing my knowledge of the parks history as we pass the Cave & Basin and the history of outfitters in the park while eating a delicious lunch at 3-mile cabin." - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders
- Riders must check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Children aged 12 years and under must be accompanied in the wagon by a legal guardian. Children aged 13-17 years must have a legal guardian on the ride with them (wagon or horseback).
- Infants are free of charge, but this does not include any food.
- All adults must sign a waiver prior to the ride. A waiver must also be completed by the legal guardian of any child under the age of 18.
- Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
- COVID-19: Guests should not attend our tour if showing any signs or symptoms of illness.
Refunds are not issued if guests are disqualified from riding due to not meeting these requirements. This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants, please call the day prior to confirm the tour.
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Amanda's Pick
"I love sharing my knowledge of the parks history as we pass the Cave & Basin and the history of outfitters in the park while eating a delicious lunch at 3-mile cabin." - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders
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