Horseback Riding Trails Vancouver BC

Horseback riding guided tours of the most scenic parks and trails around Vancouver BC are now available in 1 hour, 2 hour, half day and full day wilderness excursions. Visit our Blog for updates on ride schedules and locations, specials and coupons.

The rainforest climate brings varying weather at all times of the year. Please come prepared with raincoat, gloves, hat, extra sweater.

We recommend long pants to prevent chaffing. All riders must wear appropriate footwear, preferably a boot with low heel. Absolutely no sandals allowed. If you have a helmet please feel free to bring it with you. Other essentials could include bug spray, sun lotion and sun glasses depending on the season. All rides commence at the destination park. Only Buntzen Lake is accessible by public transportation.

Your horse will be tacked up, so follow the simple advice above to have a memorable ride.

**** Children under 18 must wear a helmet - no helmet no riding no exceptions. Please bring a personal sport helmet (cycling helmets are suitable).

Buntzen Lake

Located near Port Moody - a 45 minute drive from Vancouver.

2 hour ride to Eagle Ridge Vista. Bring your cameras for this unexcelled view of Buntzen Lake and Burrard Inlet.

1/2 day challenge around Buntzen Lake includes a rest stop beside the lake and at the falls lookout point.

Full day ride includes a dip in the lake with your horse weather permitting with lunch provided and a ride up to Eagle Ridge Vista for a breathtaking view of Bunzten Lake and Burrard Inlet.

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Golden Ears Provincial Park

Situated near Maple Ridge in the North Fraser Valley, an easy 60-90 minute drive from Vancouver, this park is the Lower Mainland's finest wilderness area with excellent horseback riding trails.

1 hour tour through lower Golden Ears and parts of Maple Ridge. Minimum booking 4 persons.

2 hour tours - These are our standard tours that alternate between the Mike Lake tour, which includes a steep incline followed by a rest stop at a secluded mountain lake, Lookout Point scenic tour which travels by one of Golden Ears lovely waterfalls with a rest stop at a beautiful vista overlooking Alouette Lake and the River Tour which takes us down to the river.

Full day Alouette Lake and Gold Creek tours. Ride through the lush rainforest of Golden Ears. Visit the waterfalls and take a 20 minute hike to enjoy this beautiful waterfall and natural rock pools at Gold Creek OR visit Aloutte Lake and take a refreshing dip on the beach. Lunch provided on full day trips.

Advanced Riders Only - 2 hour and half day Walk, Trot, Canter Tours. Have some riding experience? Want to enjoy more than a casual walk? Our  Walk Trot Canter tours allow you to enjoy a little more speed along the lower trails before winding back down the mountain. MUST WEAR A HELMET.

Night Under the Stars

Feeling adventurous? Join us on one our rustic overnight packing trips to Gold Creek in Golden Ears park and enjoy a night sleeping under the stars. This 2 day trip takes you through the Golden Ears rainforest up to Gold Creek. You can play and swim with the horses in the swimming hole weather permitting. This is a rustic and minimalist trip. You will be required to pack your own sleeping gear and provisions just like when you go hiking. If you have never ridden before we highly recommend that you take the introductory lesson prior to the excursion date. You will need to demonstrate that you can handle and manage your own horse. Call or email to inquire about pricing, dates and reservations.

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Pitt Lake

Located in Pitt Meadows, a 40-50 minute drive from Vancouver.

Starting at Grants Narrows Park located on Pitt Lake, we walk, trot and canter this easy 1/2 day scenic ride. It offers the serenity of the wildlife reserve and the majesty of the coastal mountains along Pitt River. Enjoy seasonal bird life and occasional deer and bear sightings.

Pacific Spirit Park - private groups only

Our minimum rate for Pacific Spirit Park is $400. You can rerserve this ride for a group of up to 4 people for 2 hours or up to 7 people for 1 hour. Available weekdays only May - October.

Located in beautiful Vancouver near UBC, this lovely ride starts and ends at Spanish Banks.

Private group rides through Vancouver's Pacific Spirit Park. Due to the volume of cyclists and dog walkers on the weekends, this ride is only available during weekdays May - Oct. This adventure makes a great afternoon get away for corporate teams. Make a day of it at the beach.

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