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15 Best Banff Horseback & Sleigh Rides

The saddle and sleigh bookings: trail rides along the Bow River in summer, bell-jingling sleighs through the snow in winter and cookout wagons in between. The horses have the best commute in Canada.

3.Covered Wagon Ride in Banff with Western Cookout

Experience a scenic wagon ride along Banff’s Bow River with a Western cookout, combining stunning views, engaging Games, and delicious food for all ages.

★ 4.5

“We paid over $500 for our family to attend this activity. Everyone in our family required a ticket however they did not provide food for all of our kids because they assumed they were underage and would not eat? I ended up splitting my meal…”

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5.2 Hour Banff Horseback Riding Adventure

Discover Banff’s stunning wilderness on a 2-hour horseback riding adventure. Perfect for beginners, with scenic views, friendly guides, and gentle horses.

★ 4.0

“Horseback riding in a beautiful setting in Banff. The horses were easy to ride and it seems they are treated very well. The guides were nice, helpful and told us a lot about the area along the way.”

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7.Banff National Park: 2-Hour Sundance Loop Horseback Ride

Experience Banff's stunning scenery on a 2-hour horseback ride along the Bow River with expert guides, reaching scenic viewpoints and learning cowboy tricks.

★ 4.3

“The activity was well organised, time focused to ensuring safe riding..the staff all appeared to love the horses. Our 2 guides were excellent, however taking pics was difficult as I was unable to take pics with 1 hand while holding in to horse reign. I…”

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9.Banff: Morning Whitewater Rafting Tour in Horseshoe Canyon

Experience thrilling whitewater rafting in Horseshoe Canyon near Banff, with scenic views, expert guides, and optional cliff jumps for adventurous travelers.

★ 4.8

“Highlight of our trip! The scenery and location is gorgeous. The activity is perfectly planned to be thrilling for different skill/experience levels. The guides were extremely professional and polished, delivering charismatic and informative briefings that made us feel safe and informed as well as entertained.…”

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10.Banff: 3-Hour Bow Valley Loop Horseback Ride

Experience Banff’s stunning scenery on a 3-hour horseback ride through Bow Valley’s meadows, forests, and mountain viewpoints, guided by friendly experts.

★ 4.6

“The guide did not have control over the horses especially Pacman and her horse clearly did not get along with him. It was very scary when Pacman kept backing up and was out of control. Only 2 people got pictures by the river because it…”

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12.Banff: Horseshoe Canyon Whitewater Rafting Tour

Experience thrilling whitewater rafting through Horseshoe Canyon with expert guides, big waves, optional cliff jumps, and stunning river scenery in Banff.

★ 4.8

“Lots of fun and beautiful scenery. Our guide, Sam, told us great stories about the area and kept us all feeling safe and exhilerated. I went with my husband and mid-twenties year old children. We all had a wonderful time. We were in a raft…”

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13.2-Day Sundance Overnight Backcountry Lodge Trip by Horseback

Experience a two-day horseback adventure in Banff, riding through stunning backcountry and staying overnight at Sundance Lodge for authentic mountain wilderness.

★ 4.5

“Food was great, staff was knowledgeable and professional. Lodge was very clean and dinner was excellent. Great scenery and well kept horses. Great experience overall! Thanks!”

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14.4 Hour Sulphur Mountain Horseback Ride

Experience Banff's stunning scenery on a 4-hour horseback ride along Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy expert guides, breathtaking views, and authentic mountain trail adventure.

★ 5.0

“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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15.Banff: 4-Hour Sulphur Mountain Intermediate Horseback Ride

Experience Banff on horseback with a 4-hour guided ride featuring stunning Rocky Mountain views, river crossings, and wildlife spotting—perfect for seasoned riders.

★ 4.5

“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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