Horseback Riding in BC
British Columbia, Canada EH!

British Columbia, Canada horseback riding tours are spread out all across the province. Some operate as Guest Ranches with accommodations while other horseback riding tours operate, solely, as tour groups. Some of the larger horseback riding operations include accommodations, restaurants and other opportunities for various activities.

The landscape of the province is very diverse. There are regions with horseback riding trails leading across vast grasslands, up and over mountains and through deserts. The riding trails vary from short day trips to long multi day rides with wilderness camping opportunities. Short and long trails sometimes are shared trails with hikers and mountain bikers. Be aware of each other please.

The Guest Ranches in British Columbia, Canada provide the whole horseback riding experience. You live on the ranch and you play on the ranch. Some of the larger Guest Ranches are located on large hectares of land with nothing around for kilometres. Many of the larger ranches are all inclusive including everything from accommodations to meals to entertainment.

Whether you decide to stay at a Guest Ranch or sign up for a day ride or multi day horseback riding tour - the operators will provide horseback riding lessons, a guide, horses and all the saddle gear. On many of the overnight tours some operators will provide the tenting and meals.

Arrive in BC with your own horse in tow and the province is yours to explore. The thousands of kilometres of horseback riding trails and backcountry gravel roads will entertain your group and horse during whole trip. With a good backcountry map book and a well trained horse. The hardest part of your ride will be deciding on which trail to explore.

Some of the more popular areas in British Columbia for horseback riding tours, trails and Guest Ranches include the grasslands of the Cariboo-Chilcotin-Coast region, the lakes of the Thompson-Shuswap region, the lakes and desert of the Okanagan Valley and the mountains and rivers of the Kootenays region.

In the province of British Columbia there are also operators that provide cattle drive tours. It is an opportunity to relive the wild west. Your group joins an experienced crew and participates in driving cattle from point A to point B - some with chuck wagons. You cannot get more western than that.

It is always wise to always ask questions when registering for a horseback riding tour. What is exactly included and what you have to supply. Some operate seasonal so plan accordingly.

Thank you for planning your horseback riding adventure with us on our BCeh.com Travel Planning Network!

Be well, Be active,

The EH Team.