Mountain and Forest Trail Rides in Canada: 7 to Book

1.Ridge Ride 2-Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Ride from Boundary Ranch into the Kananaskis backcountry for two hours at a walking pace. Guides such as Sarah, Diego, Paige, Fran, and Abigail lead small groups of up to eight past forest, wetlands, a mountain ridge, wildlife habitat, and a teepee used in The Revenant. Beginners and experienced riders are welcome.

“Guide was great and very informative. They go rain or shine, but they have rain wear available. There is a nice little gift shop on site and quaint coffee shop.”

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2.Buffalo Loop 1-Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $77Best value

Ride at a walking pace through wooded Kananaskis trails with an experienced guide, passing Boundary Ranch’s buffalo paddock and watching for deer, elk, marmots, and squirrels. Gentle horses, a six-year minimum age, and small groups make this a calm first ride. Guides may include Jordan, Emily, or Emma.

“Awesome, just awesome. First time on a horse and frst time riding a horse! Beautiful experience with great guides, horses, and trail(s) . Highly recommended (even if you have to go solo!) :)”

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3.Valley Vista 1.5 Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $122

Ride from Boundary Ranch through an aspen grove, past a pond with Mount Kidd views, up a rocky cut, and into Lodgepole Pines near the buffalo herd. Guides such as Charlie and Rebecca lead private groups, with horses and equipment included. Riders must be at least 6 and weigh no more than 225 pounds.

“Charlie, who is a son of 5 generation of the owner family was well guiding us in the forest. I was feeling very special like I was in a movie! I just loved it.”

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4.Guided Horse Riding in the Bay of Saint Paul Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $82

Meet Les Montagnards de Charlevoix at 157 Chem. Saint-Ours in Baie-Saint-Paul for a guided horseback ride through forest trails. You get a horse, helmet, safety instructions, and an English-speaking guide. The ride lasts about an hour, welcomes beginners, and is limited to five people. Children under 12 cannot participate.

“Horses were beautiful. Riding was easy for beginners. Calm and relaxing. If you never rid a horse, this is for us. Horses were very calm and experienced.”

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5.4 Hour Sulphur Mountain Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $253

Ride 4 hours through Banff National Park on a guided mountain trail with Banff Trail Riders. You’ll cross the Spray and Bow Rivers, pass Mount Rundle, Rimrock Resort, the golf course, and Bow Falls. Previous riding experience, long pants, ankle-covering shoes, and a 230-pound maximum are required.

“Ride was primarily among trees, with not much else to look at. Guide was quite personable. Trail was pretty rutted from exceptionally high summer rains.”

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6.4-Hour Sulphur Mountain Intermediate Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours · from $241

Ride four hours through Banff National Park with a friendly horse, lead and tail guides, and a small group of up to six. Cross the Spray and Bow rivers, pass Mount Rundle and the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, and pause for a snack with wide views toward the Rimrock Resort Hotel. Previous riding experience is required.

“This was such an awesome trail ride. The ladies are lovely and really look after you. The horses are so good and really sure footed you can relax and enjoy the view. Loved the river crossings.”

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7.The Montagnarde: Guided horseback ride on mountain trails.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $122

Meet your horse at the ranch, learn the basics, then follow rustic mountain trails through Charlevoix with a French or English speaking guide. Groups are limited to six, and the 2.5-hour ride includes broad views, quiet nature, and help identifying local flora and fauna.

“It was great. The view was fantastic and it was a lot of fun the trail. Great for all experience levels”

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