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CANADA RANCH HOLIDAYS

American Round-Up's ranching programme to Canada is in the two mostIncorporate 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 Anchor D Horse Pack trips Click here for CANADIAN WILDERNESS MOUNTAIN CAMP or HORSE PACK TRIPS.  OR 

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CANADIAN RANCHES BELOW

1.  MOONDANCE GUEST RANCH, CLINTON

 

Ranch Name City Country Capacity Airport Riding Age Children Open Altitude
Moondance Guest Ranch Clinton Canada 10 Kamloops or Vancouver   Not suitable May- Oct 2008  
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 (1st May-31 Oct)  £846 pp incl tax, plus service charge of 10% will be added to your quote.  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

 

2.  Spruce Lake Wilderness Adventures listed under Canadian Pack trips

3.  SUNDANCE GUEST RANCH, ASHCROFT - Dude Ranch 

Ranch Name City Country Capacity Airport Riding Age Children Open Altitude
Sundance Guest Ranch Ashcroft Canada 50 Kamloops     May- Sept  
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 6 April-21 Oct 2008 £768.00 pp incl tax, plus service charge of 6% will be added to your quote.  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, British Columbia Cabin - inside 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+ mid May- Sept 2008 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 (25 May-29 June 2008 & 24 Aug-14 Sept 2008 )  £854.00 pp incl tax, plus service charge of 10% will be added to your quote.  Includes 3 meals a day and riding activities.  Transfer included from Cranbrook, or rent a car from Calgary

 

5.  LUCASIA WORKING RANCH 

Lucasia Ranch HouseLucasia BrandingLucasia Creek crossingLucasia - 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 2008(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

Prices start from 28 May-9 Oct 2008  4 nights £477, 6 nights £702, 11 nights 1278  plus service charge of 10% will be added to your quote .  Cattle drives £824 pp with shared facilities. Transfer 2 hours from Calgary Airport pick up between 1-5 pm $250 plus tax per car.

 

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

7.  TS'YL-OS LODGE, CHILKO LAKE, B.C.- Excellent for good riders and fishermen   

Ts'los Mountain Pack Trip

Ranch Name City Country Capacity Airport Open Altitude Children
Ts'yl-os Park Lodge Williams Lake Canada 16 Vancouver/Chilko Lake June- Oct 2008 4000 Not suitable
Facilities for non riders  Brief Description

Canoeing, Hiking, Spectacular Floatplane fly outs for serious fishermen.

 7 night fishing package available.

Set in a very remote area of outstanding beauty of the Chilcotin Mountains. Suitable for intermediate to advanced riders, singles, couples or small groups to experience the most pristine wilderness in B.C.. The horses are chosen for their disposition, endurance & attitude - mainly Arab/Quarter Horse cross , Comfortable log cabins & excellent food.  Enquire about 14 day pack trip and lodge combo Mountain Pack Trips.  Ranch stays Sun-Sun.

Prices start from 8 June-28 Sept 2008 £1282 pp per week incl tax plus service charge of 10% will be added to your quote. Iincludes 3 meals a day and all riding activities.   Fishing Package £2113 pp plus service charge of 10% will be added to your quote.  Transfer included by charter flight from Vancouver

 

8.  HOMEPLACE GUEST RANCH, PRIDDIS, ALBERTA                                                                Homeplace Ranch -Homeplace ranch - cookoutPack trip after Homeplace Ranch

 

 

 

 

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 4-13 July 2008 , 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 2008)*

 Gourmet w/e 1st Oct 2008

Prices start from £753 pp per week (1 April-27 June 2008 & 19 July-26 Sept 2008) ) incl tax plus service charge of 10% will be added to your quote.  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 ColumbiaDove Lodge - Echo Valley Ranch and SpaKitchen 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.

 

TYAX WILDERNESS LODGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA

 

 

 

     

Ranch Name City Country Capacity Airport Riding Age Children Open Altitude
Tyax Wilderness Lodge Gold Bridge Canada   Vancouver or Calgary   Yes Year  
FaFacilities for non ridersf non riders Brief Brief DescriptionDescription
Horseback riding, excellent fishing, mountain biking, grizzly bear and wildlife viewing, gold panning, ATV tours along old mining trails, boating and canoes, rowboats, paddleboats, sailboats and motorboats - all activities are charged for separately plus tennis and volleyball courts, fitness centre as well as sandy beach where guests can swim Located on the shore of glacier fed Tyaghton Lake in the serene wilderness of the sunny Chilcotin Mountains is Canada's largest log lodge.   Luxury resort e where you can choose what activitiy you wish to do each day and pay the additional charge.    Chalets: Three of our cozy, modern lakeside log chalets have their own beach with canoe and contain a river stone fireplace, living room, kitchen, 3-6 bedrooms, telephone, TV and VCR. Chalet No. 5 has a spectacular view of Tyaughton Lake and surrounding mountains. All 6 bedrooms have 2 beds each, 3 washrooms, 2 fireplaces, big kitchen and living room, recreation room and its own outdoor whirlpool.   Meals are buffet or a la carte style meals in the Resort’s elegant lake view dining room with views of surrounding peaks. BBQ on lakeshore with a campfire.  18 Motorhome hookups by the lake for those who are independent,.

 

Prices start from  Lake View Rooms 9 April-31 May £55 pp Dbl, £47 Triple, Quad £42  Room only per person.  Chalets  available -  all activities are charged extra .  Require your own transport from Vancouver (approx 5 hr drive ) or Calgary. Minimum stay 3 days

 

[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]

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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