Big Canoe Tour + Horseback Riding, Kananaskis

A great experience for families looking for a fun, interactive adventure.

This unique tour will expose you to a multi-faceted experience amidst incredible surrounding.

First, you will arrive at Barrier Lake Day Use Area and step into a large canoe and set off for a leisurely paddle along the rugged shoreline of Barrier Lake, surrounded by mountain views, fresh air, and if you watch carefully, some wildlife. With a certified guide, experience paddling, portaging and lighting a no-match fire.

Once you’ve returned to shore, you’ll make your way to Boundary Ranch for a 1-hour horseback ride in the heart of cowboy country in the midst of the Canadian Rockies.

No previous canoeing experience is necessary.

What to expect

• 9:45 am – You’ll meet your Guide at Barrier Lake.
• After being fitted for life jackets you'll head down to the water.
• Soak in the and beautiful towering mountains and fresh mountain air on your leisurely paddle.
• At the far end of the lake, you’ll get out onshore to stretch your legs and try your hand at no-match fire building.
• 12:00 pm – You’ll return to the initial meet location..
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Horseback Ride

What's included:

• Certified guide for both activities.
• Life jacket, paddle, and canoeing instruction.
• All necessary gear/instruction for horseback riding.

Duration:

• Big Boat Canoe Tour: approximately 2-hours
• Horseback Ride: 1-hour

When: June - August tours daily

Need to know:

• Transportation is not provided to and between canoe-horseback locations. You must provide your own transportation.
• Following the Big Canoe Tour, you will have time for a self-sufficient picnic lunch, or time to enjoy one of the various restaurants in the valley before your horseback riding experience. (Not included).
• Participants should be able to swim.
• Minimum age for participation is 6 years.
• All trail rides are kept at a walking pace for your comfort and safety.
• One rider per horse.
• We don’t recommend riding during pregnancy.
• 225lbs maximum weight restriction.

Whether you are looking for fun things to do outdoors or for a unique gift, this Big Canoe Tour + Horseback Riding is the way to go!

This experience takes place at Kananaskis, Alberta. VIEW MAP

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