This unique tour will expose you to a multi-faceted experience amidst Kananaskis’ 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. Your guide will provide a dry land paddling lesson, a safety briefing and then away you go.
With a certified guide, experience paddling, portaging and lighting a no-match fire. Breath in the fresh mountain air and enjoy the 360-degree mountain views. Along the way your guide will regale you with stories out the voyageurs who explored much of Canada by canoe.
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 amid 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 and try your hand at no-match fire building.
- 12:00 pm – You’ll return to the initial meet location.
- You’ll have some free time for lunch.
- 2:30pm – Check-in at Boundary Ranch for your 3-4pm 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:
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!
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