Itinerary
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.
Stop At:
• Bow River Trail, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
• Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
See Availability.
Banff Trail Riders - Stables, 100 Sundance Rd, Banff, AB T1L 1B9, Canada
1 hour(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
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.
Not wheelchair accessible
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.
Near public transportation
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.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : 847zeusj
Absolutely loved my horse Chase! All the horses were beautiful and well behaved. There’s nothing I would change about my trip as staff was very friendly and welcoming. There were no issues at all. I love every bit of it. Thank you to everyone on the team for the incredible ride. My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves for his birthday ride! ❤️❤️❤️
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : amyeW7303OU
This was a perfect 1 hr ride with excellent trained staff. You could tell that they all deeply care for all 300 horses.
The ride itself was greatly organised. My wife had Chase and I had Quarry. Holly was giving us fun facts as we were riding through the trail.
We've already decided that when we come back we're gonna do a longer ride with them.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Kenzie_B
Lola was our guide lead for the tour and she was fantastic to have ridden with. The tour was so informational, and the views were unbeatable. All of the horses seemed so calm and confident regardless of their rider's skill level. I had the pleasure of riding with Sly and he was so sweet and made me feel so safe with him. If I have the fortune of visiting Banff again I would definitely book the 2 or 3 hour ride to see more of the park and spend more time with the dudes.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Rohit_S
Very Excellent experience, Staff was great. Horse riding was so smooth well trained. Enjoyed it.....
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Wendy H
Absolutely fantastic. Really enjoyed this trail ride. Friendly staff and beautiful horses. Some scenery and information en route. So pleased we booked this. Excellent.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Phil_M
The staff was great with the riders getting everyone ready for the ride. The horses were all good with no hiccups along the ride. I would definitely do the ride agin with my daughter.
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Posted On : 2023-10-19
Posted By : William_L
The horses were very calm and reliable, the scenery was stunning, and the guides were engaging and professional
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Posted On : 2023-10-14
Posted By : Wendy_H
While I can appreciate your weight limitations, our more than fit companion, an experienced rider, could have easily rode one of your larger horses. You need to revise your protocol to accommodate advanced riders.
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Posted On : 2023-10-11
Posted By : Enkopa_M
This was the most amazing experience. The staff was very patient with us first time riders especially Aliya! It was worth every penny!
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Posted On : 2023-10-08
Posted By : Nicole_H
This place was beautiful! The horses were all very well behaved, the staff was great and the facilities were clean. The ride was fantastic! I would highly recommend it!
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Posted On : 2023-10-08
