Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest and most celebrated national park — and one worth getting out of the car and onto a trail for. Go back to a simpler time with a 1-hour or 2-hour horseback ride and experience the park at a relaxed pace. Led by your cowboy guide, saddle up and ride past natural sulfur springs and along the gentle Bow River, and get a feel for what it was like for pioneers first settling in this once-wild area.
See Banff National Park from a different perspective — 6 or 7 feet up from the back of a friendly horse. Head to Warner Stables to meet your guide, get outfitted with your horse, and receive a safety briefing. Then head out through the park on horseback on a 1-hour or 2-hour guided tour.
On the 1-hour ride, mosey over to natural sulfur hot springs, one of nine spots in Banff where hot springs flow. Then follow the trail, which loops around a marsh and follows the gentle Bow River. Admire views of Mt Norquay and Cascade Mountain in the distance as you ride.
The 2-hour ride is great for those who want to go deeper into Canada’s oldest and most celebrated national park. Follow the winding Bow River while learning about the history and nature of the area. Ascend Sulphur Mountain and ride around the historic Rimrock Resort Hotel before descending gently down the mountain again and riding along the Spray River. Touch the edge of the Fairmont Banff Spring Golf Course and then make your way back to Warner Stables.
Great for beginners of all ages. Staff very helpful and friendly.Very conscientious making sure all cents are safe. Gave me a chance to reacquaint myself with horseback riding. Last time I rode was almost 30 years ago!
Review by: dagmar w, September 2017
The staff were great, the views spectacular. The only word of caution is that if you've had any horseback riding experience you will find this ride boring as there is no galloping or cantering allowed,slow walk for 2 hours. Ladies don't do your hair as it's mandatory you wear a helmet that's supplied by the barn, not the cleanest.
Review by: helen x, August 2017
The tour is great and the lady guide is very thoughtful and responsible. What I'm going to complain is the rate that I got from VIATOR is the exactly same that we can get from their online official website. This is the first time that I get no savings via Viator!!
Review by: Stephen H, July 2017
Excellent adventure. Very safe. Good views of the area. Our guide, Randy, was terrific and gave us insight not only on what we were seeing on the ride, but also good advice on where to go in the park.
Review by: reall2006, July 2017
The staff was very friendly, helpful and provided helmets for all riders. The check-in was a bit chaotic - no verification of payment or ID was required. Although the online registration requested riding level it made no difference, most riders were inexperienced and we were all treated the same. The ride was very slow and the mosquitoes were terrible.
Review by: Rachael U, August 2016
My family and I just loved this ride. Just gorgeous and what an amazing way to spend 2 hours. So glad we did this while visiting Banff
Review by: gazwarrington, June 2016
Absol brilliant. Thoroughly enjoy. Made a perfect addition to our dream honeymoon. Very happy with the service and ride. Would recommend.
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