From our own densely populated island, it is hard to imagine the vastness and grandeur of this huge country. Or to find superlatives to describe the picture-postcard views of snow-capped peaks, sapphire blue lakes, the towering Canadian Rockies and the sparkling Columbia Icefield where you can actually walk on the frozen waters of a glacier. Contrast with all of this the city of Edmonton with one of the world's largest shopping malls, quaint and compact Victoria and vibrant, free-and-easy Vancouver. From here you can take a cruise up to Alaska, or go whale watching. And then there's Calgary, home of the Spruce Meadow horse shows and the thrilling Calgary Stampede. This great land will reward you with many rich memories when you choose to make this your ranch holiday destination.
THREE BARS RANCH CRANBROOK - BRITISH COLUMBIA	Guest Ranch
Canada's famous Banff National park is just two hours drive to the north and Fort Steele historic park is only minutes from this ranch set in an area of tremendous natural beauty. Three Bars is a perfect combination of a real working ranch and all the modern-day comforts you would wish. Its duplex log cabins have queen-size beds and are very well furnished and appointed. All have a sitting area, a sit-out porch and of course, private facilities. The food is described as 'traditional with a flair' and well up to western gourmet standards. There are cookouts and barbecues, and the ranch has a full liquor licence. Beginner or advanced rider, you will benefit from rides steadily increasing in pace through the week, with half-day rides and one all-day ride. A special programme caters for the over 6s, the minimum riding age. This ranch has a heated indoor pool and an outside whirlpool. There is a volleyball court, tennis court, mountain bikes and guided hiking. Fly fishermen can fish for trout in a Blue Ribbon river twelve minutes walk away, with equipment and local guide services readily available. Evening entertainment is unplanned and quite informal.

HOLIDAY NUMBER	SEASON	ACCOMODATION TYPES	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY	SINGLE OCCUPANCY	ADDITIONAL PERSON	CHILD	AGES
BC001	MAY 25 - JUNE 29	STANDARD	949	1045	949	769	Ages 7-12
	JUNE 29 - AUG 31	STANDARD	1115	1229	1115	969	Ages 7-12
	AUG 26 - SEPT 16	STANDARD	949	1045	949	769	Ages 7-12

DEPOSIT REQUIRED	AIRPORT TRANSFER	GRATUITY CHARGE	SUPPLEMENTS	EXTRAS
£200 per person per week.	Included from Cranbrook. Car Hire recommended from Calgary	£100 - £125 per person.		Shorter stays available on request - 4 nights and 5 nights.Non-rider reductions available Pack Trips, River Rafting.
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ECHO VALLEY RANCH RESORT & SPA CLINTON - BRITISH COLUMBIA

Resort Ranch

The beauty of Canada’s Cariboo wilderness with its mighty mountains, plateaux, canyons and deserts, and all the wonders of nature’s diversity of wildlife, provide a unique setting for Echo Valley. At this luxurious ranch resort you will experience both a cowhand lifestyle and world-class service in deluxe accommodation. With no more than 20 guests hosted at one time, personal comfort and attention is assured. Log lodge rooms and two secluded cabins are all en suite, with living areas tastefully decorated and balconies commanding inspiring views. Meals here are prepared with crisp vegetables freshly gathered from the ranch’s own organic garden and greenhouse, complementing ranch-reared beef, pork, turkey, chicken and eggs....a delicious combination of gourmet cooking and generous servings. Exploring Cariboo country is a main delight when riding one of the famed Tennessee Walkers, renowned as the smoothest riding horses - or by a top of the range 4-wheel drive. Bird watching here includes hawks and eagles as well as 250 other species and falconry training. Experience the sanctuary, calm, care and inner harmony of the first ‘Baan Thai’ spa in North America. Here you will be introduced to a wide range of Thai therapies from steam treatments to a herbal oil massage, all designed for the care of mind, body and soul. Many outdoor activities can be tailored to your taste and energies. In the evenings, restore yourself in the hot tub or sauna, have a massage, facial beauty treatment, a manicure or pedicure. Then choose a game of billiards, darts or cards in the games room, watch big-screen satellite TV, or meet new found friends in a lounge furnished with soft leather sofas.

HOLIDAY NUMBER	SEASON	ACCOMODATION TYPES	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY	SINGLE OCCUPANCY	ADDITIONAL PERSON	CHILD	AGES
BC002	APRIL, MAY & OCT	LODGE	1099	1299	1099	N/A
	JUNE - SEPT	LODGE	1425	1625	1425	N/A

DEPOSIT REQUIRED	AIRPORT TRANSFER	GRATUITY CHARGE	SUPPLEMENTS	EXTRAS
£200 per person per week.	Various from Vancouver and Kamloops but car hire recommended.	£120 - £150 per person (double occupancy)		Adventure Package - 7 nights (In 2hrs riding per day). Ranch House and Cabin Accommodation: £100 supplement per week per person. Whitewater Rafting, Mountain Bike, Riding Lessons.
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MOONDANCE RANCH CLINTON - BRITISH COLUMBIA

Guest Ranch

This small and unique guest ranch is situated at the foothills of the spectacular Marble Mountain Range, deep in the heart of the Cariboo - Canada's Cowboy Country. The main emphasis is on horseback riding – including trail rides (maximum of 8 people per ride), horsemanship sessions, riding lessons and all day clinics. There are morning and afternoon rides available and for the more adventurous riders, all day rides into the mountains with a packed lunch. The horses are well mannered, reliable and love being around people. Both novice and experienced riders are welcome. With such a breathtaking setting, you can enjoy a variety of riding experiences – from peaceful wildlife watch rides, where you may see deer, bear, eagle and even moose in their natural habitat, to fun-filled canters through the Cariboo forests. When you are not riding, you could try a leisurely hike to discover a variety of interesting birds, flowers and other wildlife. There are also guided day hikes and half day hikes available, that leads you into the spectacular subalpines of the Marble Mountains. There is also a sauna and spacious hot tub at the ranch, or you could simply kick back and relax, taking in the beautiful scenery. The Lodge is the heart of the ranch, where you will be served freshly prepared meals in the warm and friendly atmosphere. There is always a crackling fire where you can sit and talk or curl up with a good book. For those who enjoy games, the Whoop Up Saloon has a pool table, darts board and playing cards, along with an inviting open fire. Fresh and wholesome homemade Gourmet meals are served in the dining room of the main lodge. Freshly baked bread, pastries and freshly ground coffee with beans from Cowboy Coffee are always available. There are 4 tastefully decorated cabins, all with their own private bathrooms with shower. A range of complimentary toiletries and bathrobe are provided in each cabin. The shared veranda has fantastic views, looking out to the Marble Mountain Range.

HOLIDAY NUMBER	SEASON	ACCOMODATION TYPES	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY	SINGLE OCCUPANCY	ADDITIONAL PERSON	CHILD	AGES
BC003	MAY - OCT	CABIN	885	989	885	885	Ages 12+

DEPOSIT REQUIRED	AIRPORT TRANSFER	GRATUITY CHARGE	SUPPLEMENTS	EXTRAS
£150 per person per week	Car hire recommended	£80 per person per week		Stays of less than a week available
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SIWASH LAKE RANCH 70 MILE HOUSE - BRITISH COLUMBIA

Guest Ranch

Secluded and exclusive, this ranch offers freedom, adventure, and the finest of comforts in an intimate, pristine wilderness setting. A luxury guest ranch, tucked away in the heart of British Columbia's Cariboo country and surrounded by more than 80,000 acres of land to ride upon, where wildlife thrives among natural grasslands, forest, lakes, and rivers. Riding is the main activity, the ranch offers small group or solitary riding on unspoiled wilderness trails. There could be the opportunity for accomplished riders to ride well-trained horses on their own without a guide, after some introductory riding with the owners/wranglers. There is very little scheduling and definitely no rigidly structured nose-to-tail trail riding as the ranch strives to provide a personalized riding experience that will cater for your needs and abilities, with a focus on natural horsemanship. For non-riders or if you want a break from riding, the ranch has many other activities available. If fishing is a passion, the ranch’s angling guide is on hand to take you into the backcountry for some spectacular fly-fishing or spin fishing. As well, canoeing, river and lake swimming, nature walking, bird watching, and wildlife viewing will all satisfy your yearning for adventure. There is always the option to do nothing at all and simply catch up on some rest and relaxation at this tranquil hideaway and savour complete peace and quiet, apart from the birds singing outside your window. Accommodations are situated in the impressive 6000 square foot log ranch house. There are six beautifully appointed guest bedrooms, all featuring a pillow-top mattress, Egyptian linens, plush robes, over-size bath towels, aromatherapy soap and bath oil, fresh flowers, bottled water and spectacular views. At meal times, you'll be delighted with gourmet food prepared with the freshest of seasonal ingredients and served in the dining room or alfresco at meadows edge. Enjoy family style dining with other guests, or a romantic table for two, offering beautiful views of the meadow where the ranch cattle and horses graze. The ranch does not have a liquor license but guests are quite welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages or can contact the ranch ahead of time to have favourites purchased on their behalf and on hand for their arrival.

HOLIDAY NUMBER	SEASON	ACCOMODATION TYPES	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY	SINGLE OCCUPANCY	ADDITIONAL PERSON	CHILD	AGES
BC004	May 1 - June 15	DELUXE	1719	2495	1719	809	Ages 6-12
	June 15 - Aug 31	DELUXE	1719	2495	1719	809	Ages 6-12
	Sept 1 Oct 31	DELUXE	1719	2495	1719	809	Ages 6-12
	May 1 - June 15	PREMIUM	2049	2970	2049	809	Ages 6-12
	June 15 - Aug 31	PREMIUM	2049	2970	2049	809	Ages 6-12
	Sept 1- Oct 31	PREMIUM	2049	2970	2049	809	Ages 6-12

DEPOSIT REQUIRED	AIRPORT TRANSFER	GRATUITY CHARGE	SUPPLEMENTS	EXTRAS
£200 per person per week	Can be arranged but car hire is recommended	£220-£260 per person per week		Guided fishing
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CHILCOTIN RANCH GOLD BRIDGE - BRITISH COLUMBIA

Guest Ranch

This unique wilderness ranch is located in the sunny South Chilcotin Mountains 4.5 hours North of Vancouver, with over 3000 square miles of land to ride, from forests with Douglas firs and trembling Aspens through alpine meadows abundant in wild flowers and then onward to above the tree lines. The large ranch lodge comprises of sun room, large central dining room, two storey fireplace and a large outdoor deck facing the rugged Coastal mountains. The eight guest bedrooms have a varied combination of sleeping arrangements (i.e queen, bunk, twin all with feather duvets), along with four shared bathrooms. Meals are served family style and you will satisfy your new found appetite on unlimited fresh fruit and vegetables, lots of home made baking, and delicious and hearty main courses. Guests are welcome to bring their own alcohol, as it does not have a liquor licence. The atmosphere of the ranch lodge is similar to that of a large family home. Enjoy an action packed adventure on tried and tested Cayuse horses matched to your abilities. You will receive a thorough introduction to Western Mountain riding; you will find each ride cleverly crafted to gradually take you to new heights, through high passes with 360 degrees views of the surrounding mountains. You will be sure to see abundant wildlife, maybe mule deer, mountain goat, moose, bear and much more are regularly seen. When not riding you could go swimming in a nearby crystal clear lake, hike a new trail, relax and read a book, play a board game, browse for a book in the well-stocked library or enjoy the camaraderie around the evening campfire. As a fully licensed guide training facility you are sure to get the very best in guided riding but it certainly is not trail riding!

HOLIDAY NUMBER	SEASON	ACCOMODATION TYPES	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY	SINGLE OCCUPANCY	ADDITIONAL PERSON	CHILD	AGES
BC005	MAY - OCT (4 days/3 nights)	STANDARD	675	675	675	675	Ages 12+

DEPOSIT REQUIRED	AIRPORT TRANSFER	GRATUITY CHARGE	SUPPLEMENTS	EXTRAS
£150 per person per week.	Included from Vancouver	Left to your discretion
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ELKIN CREEK RANCH CHILCOTIN - BRITISH COLUMBIA

Guest Ranch

?The Wild West awaits you at this remote and unspoilt location that is the Nemaiah Valley, home to this authentic western ranch that accommodates up to 40 guests. Nestled deep in the Chilcotin region of British Columbia between Mount Tatlow of the Coast Mountain range and sparkling Vedan Lake, you will experience genuine western hospitality and create lasting memories. This charming ranch offers a long list of activities, the formost of which being amazing horseback riding. All levels of riding experience are catered for, with lessons held in the arena for the inexperienced, through to horsemanship training, cattle drives, cattle sorting and range riding for the more confident along with some truly stunning scenic rides. A combination of experienced wranglers and a diverse herd, ensure that guests are matched with a suitable horse and experience world-class riding. Other activities that will fill many fun packed days are fly-fishing, lake fishing, guided hiking and mountain biking. For those wanting to make a splash, there is also river and lake kayaking, swimming, paddle boating, canoeing and wind surfing. In addition, relaxing in the clean and fresh mountain air is always an option or enjoying the comfort of the ranch and its accommodations. Children over 6 years are welcome, and with the many activities available will never be bored. Accommodations are in the form of traditional well appointed log cabins that have two comfortable bedrooms, private ensuite bathrooms, sitting room and private decks with mountains views. There are also bigger cabins of the same luxurious standard to accommodate larger groups. The ranch chef prepares excellent meals and snacks with the freshest ingredients, using the best cuts of beef and poultry, to the freshest salmon and seafood, always exceeding expectations. The ranch does have a liquor licence, be sure not to miss the pre-dinner drinks and hors d’oeuvres!

HOLIDAY NUMBER	SEASON	ACCOMODATION TYPES	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY	SINGLE OCCUPANCY	ADDITIONAL PERSON	CHILD	AGES
BC006	MAY 17 - JUNE 21	STANDARD	995	995	995	690	AGES 6-12
	JUNE 22 - SEPT 7	STANDARD	995	995	995	690	AGES 6-12
	SEPT 8 - OCT 15	STANDARD	995	995	995	690	AGES 6-12

DEPOSIT REQUIRED	AIRPORT TRANSFER	GRATUITY CHARGE	SUPPLEMENTS	EXTRAS
£200 per person per week	Car hire recommended	Left to your discretion		Stays of less then a week available
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Call Ranch Rider on 01509 618811 or fax on 01509 610585
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