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1 Hour Bow River Ride

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

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Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest and most celebrated national park - and one worth getting out of the car and onto a trail for. Go back to a simpler time with a 1-hour horseback ride and experience the park at a relaxed pace. Led by your cowboy guide, saddle up and ride past natural sulphur springs along the gentle Bow River and get a feel for what it was like for pioneers first settling in this once-wild area.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All riders must arrive 30 minutes prior to their ride time.

For our foreign visitors we require an understanding of basic English for our horseback rides, so that you can understand simple instructions from our guides.

All riders must be under a maximum of 230lbs. Banff Trail Riders is committed to the health of our horses and the safety of our guests, which means that the maximum weight requirements are strictly enforced. As part of the check-in process, guests may be required to confirm their current weight on a scale. In the event that this requirement is not met, the booking will be forfeited without a refund.

Guests participating in horseback riding will need to be 8 years or over and children aged 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please note that children will not be paired with an adult – they must ride their own horse. Minimum age is strictly enforced and as part of the check-in process, guests may be required to provide proof of the child’s age. In the event that this requirement is not met, the booking will be forfeited without a refund.

Children aged 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For safety purposes helmets are mandatory to be worn by all riders.

Adults must sign a waiver for all activities, and a waiver must also be completed by the parent or legal guardian of any person under the age of 18 (documentation may be required to confirm the signatory’s authority).

Riders must be physically capable of controlling the horse during the ride without assistance and for the health and safety of all riders we regrettably cannot accommodate any disabilities or special needs riders. We recognize that disabled riding is a unique and respected skill set that we at the barns do not have the appropriate equipment or skills to safely execute.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Basic horseback riding instruction

Use of horse

Helmet (mandatory)

Lead and tail guides

Gratuities

Food and drink

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

The 1 hour Bow River Ride takes you along the tranquil Bow River in Banff. Ride past the historical Cave and Basin site and take in the the beautiful surrounding mountain views.

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Bow River Ride

Reviews

4.28

418 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Amazing Experience

    Brandon S,

    Sep 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent horses, helpful and friendly staff, very easy to learn and follow directions from staff, incredible views

  • Great way to enjoy the gorgeous views in Banff park.

    Claire L,

    Sep 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very professional team -- easy experience for anyone regardless of experience on horseback. It was fun to see all the different breeds of horses at the stable.

  • Horrible

    Emily B,

    Sep 29, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Do not book this experience. We arrived late due to unforeseen circumstances and they were not understanding at all. We came a long way even after being stuck on the highway due to car troubles. They told us it was too late and didn’t even try to fit us in a later booking, or offer another day. When I tried to request a refund, it was an immediate no. That is over $300 down the drain for nothing. This experience is over priced and they treat paying customers horribly.

  • Awesome trail ride!

    Patty S,

    Sep 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We absolutely loved our 1 hour Bow River Trail ride. The views were fantastic and the horses were very gentle and mild. Our guide Crystal was the excellent. She was very kind and genuine, and loves her job and the horses. She pointed out so many interesting sights, including two separate small groups of elk. She shared a lot of history or the area as well as the horse ranch. We would highly recommend Banff Trail Riders and ask for Crystal!

  • Aussie on horseback

    Cate L,

    Sep 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very relaxed way to see so much beauty up close. The Aussie tour guides are fantastic! Weather was perfect also

From CA$104.46

4.28
418 reviews
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