Alberta guest ranches
Canada travel, tourism

Alberta, Canada guest ranches, horse ranches, dude ranches and working ranches all provide an opportunity for travelers to explore the country landscapes of Alberta, Canada on horseback and to experience cowboy culture and traditions.

Alberta guest ranches, horse, working Canada There are many forms of guest ranches in Alberta, Canada. There are ranches which are riding ranches (horseback riding), working ranches (you participate in daily chores), cattle ranches (participate in cattle drives) and many others like romantic and family oriented ranches.

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Alberta Guest ranches double as an accommodation and as an attraction. The attraction being horseback riding, country dances, cattle drives and/or country events. The accommodation being cottages, campsites and ranch houses with sleeping rooms.

Guest ranches vary greatly in quality and services. The accommodations range from economical to elegant vacation packages and from basic to large scale agricultural operations.

Some of the services and amenities of an Alberta guest ranch, may or may not, include spas, transportation, laundry service, room service, gyms, boardrooms, conference facilities, gift shops, swimming pools, hot tubs, day care, lounge and more.

Horseback riding and country living attract travelers to a guest ranch. The horseback riding adventure is usually the highlight of any trip when visiting a country ranch.

There are day long horseback riding adventures and there are multi day adventures with wilderness camping around a campfire. The Alberta guest ranch provides everything - the horses, the lessons, the meals, the tents and the interpretive guide.

Many of the Alberta guest ranches are located in the country near other outdoor adventures. They provide assistance in preparing for activities like golfing, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, fishing and bird watching.

Some Alberta guest ranches operate year round while others only in the summer. The ranches operating during the winter months provide opportunities for cross country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing adventures.

Remember a guest ranch means outdoor activity in the wilderness backcountry - so prepare well. You should bring items suitable for cowboy country and for the season. Remember winter means snow and summer means hot sunshine.

Some of the horseback riding items to remember includes clothes for layering, rain gear, shorts, jeans, insect repellent, camera, video, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and hiking boots if you do not have proper riding boots.