The 7 Best Horseback Rides in Canada

1.Rafting Adventure on the Kicking Horse River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $82Our pick

Raft Class III and IV rapids on British Columbia’s Kicking Horse River with guides, gear, shuttle, and lunch on select tours.

“We had such a good time on this adventure and highly recommend it! The check in process was very smooth and they have everything you need to enjoy the day. The rafting experience itself was so much fun and the guides did a great job of making it fun. Definitely a great way to spend the afternoon in Golden.”

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2.Stanley Park Horse Drawn Tour in Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 550 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

Ride through Stanley Park by horse-drawn carriage, with totem poles, ocean views, bridge photos, and lively local commentary.

“our tour guide was amazing and the stroll unforgettable. they take care of the horses which are well training. learned tons about this gorgeous park.”

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3.Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 518 reviews · 1 hour · from $78

Ride horseback beside Banff’s Bow River, pass Cave and Basin, and enjoy mountain views with calm horses and friendly guides.

“Jade and Steph were fantastic guides! The one hour Bow River ride was a great experience for our family of five.”

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4.Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 315 reviews · 1 hour · from $83

Ride through Banff’s Spray River, pass Bow Falls and the Banff Springs golf course, and enjoy a beginner-friendly hour on horseback.

“The tour was gorgeous and so much fun! Highly recommend!!”

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5.Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $123

Raft 20 km of British Columbia’s Kicking Horse River, from calm Class I water to thrilling Class IV rapids, with Hydra River Guides.

“amazing team for experiencing rafting game in canada.will refer to friend to play.we had a lot of fun.”

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6.Family Friendly Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 237 reviews · 40 min · from $39Best value

Review of Banff's 40-minute family sleigh ride, with mountain views, horses, hot drinks, campfires, and practical winter tips.

“The sleigh ride was amazing very awesome views, and the workers are very kind and considerate, even in the freezing weather, and I love the hot chocolate”

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7.4-Hour Sulphur Mountain Intermediate Horseback Ride

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

Ride through Banff National Park along Spray River, Mount Rundle, Bow Falls, and the Fairmont golf course on a four-hour horseback tour.

“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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