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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.

Guests participating in horseback riding will need to be 8 years or over and 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 minimum age and 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 and provide proof of the child’s age. In the event that these requirements are not met, the booking will be forfeited without a refund.

Please note that children will not be paired with an adult – they must ride their own horse.

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.

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.

Riders must wear long pants and sturdy closed toed shoes enclosed to the ankle - no open toe shoes or shoes with big heels.

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

4.27

386 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great time ...

    Paul P,

    Jul 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great time Knowledgable staff members. Would definitely do this again. We had a great time of day and weather

  • Great experience

    Andrea C,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great experience. Horses are well taken care of and guides are very helpful. Beautiful Location. Highly recommend.

  • Nice horse ride, good views, good value

    Margaret P,

    Jul 21, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The horses are well trained, easy for those with no experience to ride. Better to go when less muddy

  • Excellent!

    Kate U,

    Jul 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I had the best time! The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The horses were so calm and it was absolutely beautiful! A must do activity!

  • Beautiful!

    Kathleen S,

    Jul 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a great experience. Lovely views. Only thing it rained and it was so muddy but so worth it. Everything very friendly.

From CAD 104.46

4.27
386 reviews
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