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American Round-Up's ranching programme to Canada is in the two most Incorporate Calgary Stampede 4-13 July 2008 or 3-12 July 2009 western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. These two neighbouring provinces contain the best of the scenery in western Canada and some of the most exciting adventure opportunities in North America. We have therefore included a selection of optional extra packages available through American Round-Up below.

The recently released film The Assassination of Jesse James was filmed partly in Alberta, Canada.

We now have a comprehensive selection of ranches and pack trips offering adventure for beginner and advanced riders in Canada for those who wish to explore the stunning scenery with optional adventure activities highlighted below. Do give us a call if you need assistance in choosing the right ranch - all our holidays are tailor made. 01798 865946 or e mail : sales@americanroundup.com

Click here for CANADIAN WILDERNESS MOUNTAIN CAMP or HORSE PACK TRIPS. OR

[Rocky Mountaineer Train] [Heli Hiking in the mountains] [Cruise the inside passage] [Knight Inlet-Grizzly viewing] [Rafting Canada] [Canada fly-drive] [Winter snow adventures] [Luxury Spa at Echo Valley] [Pack trips in the Rockies] [Motorhome hire in canada]

CANADIAN RANCHES BELOW

1. MOONDANCE GUEST RANCH, CLINTON

Ranch Name	City	Country	Capacity	Airport	Children	Open
Moondance Guest Ranch	Clinton	Canada	10	Kamloops or Vancouver	Not suitable	May- Oct 2009
Facilities forFacilities for non riders	Brief Description
Extras: rafting about $120pp, Hiking, Wonderful wild flowers, Fishing, biking plus visiting rodeos - check dates when booking. Bird watching.	This charming property is located 14 miles north east of Clinton and 250 miles from Vancouver in the foothills of the spectacular Marble Mountain range of the Caribou Region of British Columbia. The Ranch House and Cabins look out over spectacular mountain vistas and open pastures. The main lodge is comfortably furnished and is where meals are served straight from the kitchen. There are four cabins all with private facilities, these sleep 2 or 3 people. Horses are a passion of the owners and so you can expect some great trail rides with plenty of variety of paces and terrain. They offer 2-3 hour morning and afternoon rides or all-day rides with packed lunch into the mountains. Back at the ranch, there is a sauna and hot tub to sooth those tired limbs and in the evening. If hiking is your preferred activity, there are a number of sandy trails, these should not be too challenging as the ranch stands at about 4000 feet above sea level. We recommend you consider renting a car and driving leisurely up from Vancouver. Open year round, summer season is May through October. Any day start. 3 and 4 night packages available

Ranch Name

City

Country

Capacity

Airport

Riding Age

Children

Open

Altitude

Moondance Guest Ranch

Clinton

Canada

Kamloops or Vancouver

Not suitable

May- Oct 2009

Facilities forFacilities for non riders

Brief Description

Extras: rafting about $120pp,

Hiking, Wonderful wild flowers, Fishing, biking plus visiting rodeos - check dates when booking. Bird watching.

This charming property is located 14 miles north east of Clinton and 250 miles from Vancouver in the foothills of the spectacular Marble Mountain range of the Caribou Region of British Columbia. The Ranch House and Cabins look out over spectacular mountain vistas and open pastures. The main lodge is comfortably furnished and is where meals are served straight from the kitchen. There are four cabins all with private facilities, these sleep 2 or 3 people. Horses are a passion of the owners and so you can expect some great trail rides with plenty of variety of paces and terrain. They offer 2-3 hour morning and afternoon rides or all-day rides with packed lunch into the mountains. Back at the ranch, there is a sauna and hot tub to sooth those tired limbs and in the evening. If hiking is your preferred activity, there are a number of sandy trails, these should not be too challenging as the ranch stands at about 4000 feet above sea level. We recommend you consider renting a car and driving leisurely up from Vancouver. Open year round, summer season is May through October. Any day start. 3 and 4 night packages available

Prices start from £924 plus £82 ranch gratuity charge. Includes 3 meals a day and riding activities. Transfer included from Clinton or C$150 + GST return from KamloopsCache Creek $30, Kamloops $200 per car or rent a car from Vancouver , alternatively greyhound bus works well (6 hours)

2. Spruce Lake Wilderness Adventures listed under Canadian Pack trips

3. SUNDANCE GUEST RANCH, ASHCROFT - Dude Ranch

Ranch Name	City	Country	Capacity	Airport	Open
Sundance Guest Ranch	Ashcroft	Canada	50	Kamloops	10 April-25 October 2009
Facilities forFacilities for non riders	Brief Description
Extras: Golf nearby at Semlin Valley, rafting also nearby. Bar, swim, tennis, entertainment, riding, dancing, visit rodeos - check dates when booking	Situated in British Columbia's semi-arid high country, the ranch is surrounded by magnificent rolling scenery; sagebrush-covered hills with spectacular views of the Thompson River - a genuine bit of the old West, yet only four hours by car from Vancouver. They have a large string of over 100 horses because riding is what they are all about. All accommodation is air-conditioned with full maid service and private bathrooms. The rooms are entered from a covered boardwalk and are decorated in ranch style. Some open to the riding area, others to the pasture where a small herd of buffalo roam. All rooms are equipped with one queen and one single bed. Additionally, there are three deluxe rooms which have a king-size bed, a bar fridge and a coffee maker. They also have a large heated pool which is available during the summer months, tennis court, BYOB adult lounge where they hold Saturday night dances, movie lounge and games room. Any day start

Ranch Name

City

Country

Capacity

Airport

Riding Age

Children

Open

Altitude

Sundance Guest Ranch

Ashcroft

Canada

Kamloops

10 April-25 October 2009

Facilities forFacilities for non riders

Brief Description

Extras: Golf nearby at Semlin Valley, rafting also nearby.

Bar, swim, tennis, entertainment, riding, dancing, visit rodeos - check dates when booking

Situated in British Columbia's semi-arid high country, the ranch is surrounded by magnificent rolling scenery; sagebrush-covered hills with spectacular views of the Thompson River - a genuine bit of the old West, yet only four hours by car from Vancouver. They have a large string of over 100 horses because riding is what they are all about. All accommodation is air-conditioned with full maid service and private bathrooms. The rooms are entered from a covered boardwalk and are decorated in ranch style. Some open to the riding area, others to the pasture where a small herd of buffalo roam. All rooms are equipped with one queen and one single bed. Additionally, there are three deluxe rooms which have a king-size bed, a bar fridge and a coffee maker. They also have a large heated pool which is available during the summer months, tennis court, BYOB adult lounge where they hold Saturday night dances, movie lounge and games room. Any day start

Prices start from £824 plus £37 Ranch gratuity charge. Includes 3 meals a day and riding activities. Transfer from Cache Creek $30, Kamloops $200 per car or rent a car from Vancouver

4. THREE BARS RANCH, CRANBROOK, B.C.

Three Bars Ranch - fishing Three Bars Ranch - Float Trip

Ranch Name	City	Country	Capacity	Airport	Riding Age	Children	Open	Altitude
Three Bars Ranch	Cranbrook	Canada	40	Cranbrook/Calgary	7+	Yes 5+	31 May- 30 Sept 2009	3,200
Facilities for non riders			Brief Description
Raft/float trip in high season, Pool, Tennis, Hiking. Excellent Golf nearby, Fishing, down hill mountain biking nearby			Very friendly ranch situated in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, stunning scenery. Highly recommended for beginners to intermediate riders, terrain mountainous. Cosy private cabins, traditional food with a flair served in main lodge building. Social bar , children entertained by counsellors in the lounge with cards/games etc in the evening. Weekly horse demonstration by an expert in reigning during high season. Extra lessons available at a nominal charge.

Prices start from £940.00 plus ranch gratuity £70 - 6 night stay Sun/Sat Includes 3 meals a day and riding activities. Transfer included from Cranbrook, or rent a car from Calgary

5. LUCASIA WORKING RANCH

Lucasia Ranch House Lucasia Branding Lucasia Creek crossing Lucasia - 1930's cabin newly refurbished

Ranch Name	City	Country	Capacity	Airport	Children	Open	Altitude

Lucasia Ranch Vac

Claresholm

Alberta

8-10

Calgary

12+

May-Sept 2009(not open 1st week Sept)

4000

Facilities for non riders

Brief Description

Local attractions are : Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump, The Frank Slide and Waterton National Park. Close to Fort Mcleod where part of the film Brokeback Mountain was filmed

Historic working ranch surrounded by 4000 acres of vast open country where herds of elk and deer mingle with texas longhorns and crossbred cattle, as well as Percheron and Appaloosa and Quarter horses. Old fashioned home cooking with ranch raised beef & fresh veg. Accommodation : 1930's log cabin refurbished - washroom facililties in house, 2 rooms with shared bath in ranch house plus private sitting TV room, or new log cabin 2006 with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Branding Week 5-11 June 2008 Cattle drives : 6 nights/7 days accomm. 28 May-3 June 2008 Spring Yearling Drive. Spend one day gathering and separating the next moving cattle deeper into the foothills to summer pasture. 17-23 July Summer Cattle Drive. Move the heifers away from the bull to join the rest of the cattle.8-14 Oct 2008 - Rocky Mountain Roundup - Fall gather. Spend a week gathering, sorting and bringing cattle home

Open from 25 May-17 October 2009 4 nights £467 plus £43 ranch gratuity; 6 night £671 plus £62 ranch gratuity, 11 nights £1269 plus £118 ranch gratuity includes all ranch activities, 3 meals day . Cattle drives £782 pp plus £82pp with shared facilities. Transfer 2 hours from Calgary Airport pick up between 1-5 pm $250 plus tax (5%) per car.

6. Bighorn Horseback Adventures, Alberta - check out Canadian Pack trips

8. HOMEPLACE GUEST RANCH, PRIDDIS, ALBERTA Homeplace ranch - cookout

Ranch Name	City	Country	Capacity	Airport	Riding Age	Open	Altitude
Homeplace Guest Ranch	Calgary	Canada	15-17	Calgary	7+ (no counsellors)	Year round. Winter no riding dog sledding, skiing nearby-hire lodge house. Check winter activities for details	4900

Facilities for non riders	Brief Description	Adults only
Fishing, 1 hr Banff, Rockies, Calgary, Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump. Extra nearby Golf (20 mins), mountain biking, river rafting, Bragg Creek square dancing, Tennis, visit rodeos	Year round 7,000 acre friendly guest ranch in the Rocky Mountain foothills 25 miles sw of Calgary, bordered by ranches and the Kananaskis Forest Reserve. Abundance of wildlife. Convenient for Calgary Stampede 3-12 July 2009package or Spruce Meadows weeks National June, Continental June, July or NA July, Masters Sept, riding lesson weeks April/May. Small friendly ranch, no galloping due to the terrain of high foothills, streams etc only periodic trot or canters if desired.. Comfortable lodge rooms with bathroom and shower or bath tub. Hearty meals. Cowboy and Indian Weeks FIRST NATIONS RODEO & DANCES ~ July /Aug 2009)*	Gourmet w/e 1st Oct 2008

Prices start from £834 pp plus ranch gratuity £76 per week (1 April-25 September 2009 ) incl tax. 3 night rate £490 plus £44 ranch gratuity.. Includes 3 meals a day and all riding activities. Pack trips extra see separate page. Transfer CD$75.00 pp each way plus tax from Calgary Airport

9. Warner Outfitting, Alberta Canadian Pack trips

10. Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting, Alberta Canadian Pack trips

ECHO VALLEY RANCH & SPA, JESMOND, - Luxury Spa orientated Click here

Echo Valley British Columbia Dove Lodge - Echo Valley Ranch and Spa Kitchen and dining room - excellent food and wine


Ranch Name	City	Country	Capacity	Airport	Riding Age	Open	Altitude
Echo Valley Ranch	Jesmond	Canada	40	Kamloops or train ex Vancouver	Not suitable 16+	April - October Sat/Sat or Wed/Wed	3500ft
Facilities for non riders				Brief Description
Extensive Thai Spa treatments to choose from - all charged at individual costing. Indoor heated Pool, Bird Watching, 4x4, Fly fishing, Extra charge for golf off site				This is an exceptionally luxurious Spa set in the heart of a magical wilderness paradise, stunning scenery - invigorating adventures, relaxing activities or cleansing spa treatments (extra cost). Luxury accommodation in lodges & cabins, good food, friendly hospitality, all levels of riding catered for those who like wilderness locations or those looking for a romantic setting. Extras to pay for riding lessons and pm rides, spa treatments and massages.-check when booking

Prices start from 7 night lodge package March to May plus October 2008 £829 pp per week double occupancy, June to Sept £1123. Prices include accommodation, meals and taxes. A service charge of 10%pp will be added to your quote. All activities such as riding, massage, spa treatments are at an extra cost. Transfer from Kamloops or Clinton which both have air or coach connections. Destination airport Vancouver or Kamloops (2 hour drive) . Alternatively rent a car from Vancouver - approximately 4 1/2 hour drive.

Ranches will quote exactly the same as our prices and one of the most important reasons for booking with us is that we are licensed and bonded by the Civil Aviation Authority. This gives you the financial security to book with confidence through American Round-Up and we do our best to match you to the right ranch which suits all your requirements. Tel 01404 881777

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