Horseback Vacations in Canada

All of Canada’s provinces offer rugged terrain that features trails for horseback riding. Resorts throughout Canada offer trained horses for novice and experience riders, equestrian centers for vacationers who opt to bring their own horses, guided tours and accommodations for guests who are on extended trips. Many horseback-riding resorts in Canada are open year-round.

  1. The Irwin Inn

    • The Irwin Inn is in Lakefield, an eastern Ontario town approximately 30 minutes north of Peterborough. The inn rests on the shores of Stoney Lake and features an equestrian center for horses, as well as horseback-riding trails throughout the resort's property. The resort also provides lessons and guided tours. Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a private beach on Stoney Lake. Guest room and cottage-style accommodations are available to rent. The Irwin Inn is open year-round.

      The Irwin Inn

      R.R. 2

      Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0

      Canada

      705-877-2240

      irwininn.com

    Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

    • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is in eastern British Columbia, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. This resort is open during the winter and summer. Recreational opportunities during the winter include snowboarding and skiing, while horseback riding is available in the summer. One- and two-hour horseback-riding guided tours are offered on trails throughout the resort's property. Kicking Horse offers horses for novice and expert riders. The hotel features condominium lodging.

      Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

      1500 Kicking Horse Trail

      Golden, BC V0A 1H0

      Canada

      250-439-5425

      kickinghorseresort.com

    Whinny Acres

    • Whinny Acres, situated in Priceville, Ontario, is approximately 1.5 hours north of Toronto and offers horseback riding activities such as guided tours, three-day camping rides, wagon rides for children and riding camps for children. The Saugeen River flows through the resort's grounds, offering riders the chance to wade through the river while riding their horses. The resort has more than 100 miles of trails on its property. Bed-and-breakfast lodging is available at Whinny Acres.

      Whinny Acres

      305042 Southline A Road

      R.R. #3

      Priceville, ON N0C 1K0

      Canada

      519-924-1478

      whinnyacres.com

    Cedar Rail Ranch

    • Cedar Rail Ranch provides horseback riders with opportunities for riding in northern Ontario's Mississagi Valley. The resort provides an equestrian center for travelers who bring their own horses and also sells feed for the horses. The ranch’s staff provides horseback-riding lessons and guided tours. Day trips are offered, along with one-, two-, three- and four-hour rides. Cedar Rail Ranch offers a summer and winter camps for children. During the summer, kids are taught how to ride horses; winter horse activities include sleigh rides. Vacationers can take advantage of cabin accommodations that are on the resort's property.

      Cedar Rail Ranch

      R.R. #3

      428 Wharncliffe Road

      Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0

      Canada

      705-842-2021

      cedarrailranch.com