This vast province offers a wealth of outdoor activities and attractions amongst a diverse pristine landscape, which is home to an abundance of wildlife. Saskatchewan provides a unique opportunity to be part of a genuine adventure, explore unspoilt terrain and experience the traditional cowboy lifestyle first-hand.

LA REATA RANCH KYLE - SASKATCHEWAN

Working Ranch

This unique working ranch nestling in the beautiful Saskatchewan river valley and overlooking the sandy shores of Lake Diefenbaker, only a short 2 hour-drive drive from Saskatoon and approximately 5 hours from Calgary. You can experience the cowboy way of life as you ride through the rolling prairies landscape from the cowpoke's best friend, the horse. This is a true working ranch and depending on seasons you may help with calving, branding, doctoring, join a cattle drive, help sort the cattle etc.- life here follows the seasons and the rhythm of the herds. You will work hard and then relax under the stars of a fragrant prairie evening, maybe even experience an overnight pack-trip. For those that wish to try something different you can walk down to the lake for swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing and water-skiing. And of course there are plenty of hiking trails in the rolling hills where you're sure to glimpse the untouched wildlife - Deer, Coyotes, Foxes, Owls, Golden Eagles and Pelicans. The landscape changes its palette with the seasons, from the purple crocus in spring to the pink flowering cactus in summer to the splendour of golden colours in the fall. The accommodations are in comfortable rustic cabins with western decoration, all with private facilities. Meals are prepare in the main lodge and are good wholesome western cowboy fare, including melt-in the mouth Canadian beef. In the evenings maybe sit around the campfire telling stories of the days adventures, or maybe have a game of horseshoes, try your hand at dummy steer roping or archery. Days' end, a visit to the La Reata Saloon is essential, where there is a pool table, foosball and darts. Listen to country music or sit in the hot tub under the stars and if your lucky you may even see the Aurora Borealis (Northern lights)!

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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BEAVER CREEK RANCH QU’APPELLE - SASKATCHEWAN

Working Ranch

?Located in Qu’Appelle Valley is this small family owned working ranch and horse training centre. The owners have over 25 years of combined experience and knowledge, and with their fantastic herd of horses and cattle; they are sure to meet your riding expectations. During your stay you will be invited to join in with the ranch duties and become a cowboy as you join the crew to experience life on a real working ranch. For those who prefer not to be as hands on, they instead invite you to enjoy their picturesque ranch surroundings. Throughout the week you may get the chance to try your hand at cattle work, team roping, team penning and working buffalo on horseback. In the month of May there is the opportunity to help with the sorting and branding of the spring stock. Other than riding, the ranch offers hayrides, hiking and swimming in the outside pool along with many other activities, in the nearby areas. Country themed lodge rooms in the main ranch house or the loft area, both with shared facilities accommodate up to a maximum of 6 guests. Country breakfasts and hearty lunch and evening meals fuel your appetite whilst at this ranch, being both healthy and satisfying! Meals are either served in the main ranch house or outside BBQ’s around a cosy campfire.

HOLIDAY NUMBER	SEASON	ACCOMODATION TYPES	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY	SINGLE OCCUPANCY	ADDITIONAL PERSON	CHILD	AGES
SK001	MAY 17 - OCT 19	CABIN	749	899	749	499	Ages 8-12

DEPOSIT REQUIRED	AIRPORT TRANSFER	GRATUITY CHARGE	SUPPLEMENTS	EXTRAS
£200 per person.	£80 per person from Saskatoon	Left to guests discretion		Stays of less than a week available. Branding week - beginning of June (recommend 2 week stay). Round up week - Oct 11-18 Off ranch activities.
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HISTORIC REESOR RANCH CYPRESS HILLS - SASKATCHEWAN

Working Ranch

This historic cattle ranch reflects the history and heritage of ranch life in the Cypress Hills where five generations of the Resort family have worked this beef cattle orientated ranch. The ranch started taking in guests in 1998, Scott, Theresa and their family enjoy sharing this unique treasure in the Cypress Hills with visitors. This Cypress Hills Adventure is customized for you to include your choice of ranch activities such as cattle drives, and checking cattle on horseback. For those interested in softer adventure and more serene activities you can hike around our property or join up to the Trans-Canada Hiking Trail to enjoy the tranquillity of a mixed pine, spruce, and aspen forest filled with unique alpine flowers and birds found in the Cypress Hills. The Cypress Hills are unique. They hold many Indian legends and historic sites, beautiful scenery and wildlife such as elk, moose, whitetail and mule deer. Let the peace and quiet, wide-open spaces, cool breezes and lovely sunsets rejuvenate and refresh you. On the ranch property follow old trails and footpaths up to the Conglomerate Rocks. Once on top of these rare rock formations take in the breathtaking view of the north slope of the Cypress Hills and the Battle Creek Valley. Discover the buffalo wallows formed by thousands of buffalo that freely roamed these hills in times past. Join in for a traditional Western Canadian ranch experience! After a day filled with fresh air and the great outdoors relax on the shaded veranda with a cool drink looking out over the panoramic landscape of the Cypress Hills. The ranch offers four tastefully decorated lodge rooms with large shared bathroom. Great western fare is offered and beefsteak never tasted better especially in such a setting! Listen to the lonely coyote’s howl and enjoy the incredible peace and quiet of life on this historic ranch. Top off the evenings with cosy campfires, swapping stories and maybe a bit of cowboy poetry with your host Scott. The smell of coffee brewing and bacon frying is a real treat after a full night’s rest in the ranch’s comfy beds.

HOLIDAY NUMBER	SEASON	ACCOMODATION TYPES	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY	SINGLE OCCUPANCY	ADDITIONAL PERSON	CHILD	AGES
SK002	MAY 20 - SEPT 15	STANDARD	729	729	729	729	Ages 10+

DEPOSIT REQUIRED	AIRPORT TRANSFER	GRATUITY CHARGE	SUPPLEMENTS	EXTRAS
£200 per person per week. Stays of less than a week available. Off ranch activities are extra	Included from Regina	Left to your discretion
PRICES SHOWN IN £ STERLING - PLEASE REFER TO GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE FOR EXPLANATION OF TERMS

Call Ranch Rider on 01509 618811 or fax on 01509 610585
Ranch Rider, Devonshire House, Devonshire Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3DF, England.