Guest Ranches in Canada and Mexico

by Dusty Dave

Red Willow Ranch
Lone Butte, British Columbia

The Red Willow Ranch lies in the South Cariboo of British Columbia amidst rolling hayfields and endless forests. Here the Hirsch family has provided a truly unique horseback riding experience alongside their excellent hospitality. Their focus is you and your horse. Riding on your own or with a wrangler provides an adventure holiday never to be forgotten. The Red Wilow Ranch is a working guest ranch providing an easy lifestyle where you can truly relax, enjoy the horses, join in with a sing song around the campfire or just soak in the silence of the stars. There are many activities for you and your family. You can try your hand at cutting cows, throw a rope, pool, darts and many more. As a guest said: “It’s all there, you only have to take it in.” Come as a guest, leave as a friend.

For more information visit Red Willow Ranch online.

Three Bars Ranch
Cranbrook, British Columbia

Located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, this amazing ranch offers horseback riding, hiking, fly fishing, tennis, an indoor heated swimming pool and tons of great memories. At Three Bars Ranch you can ride to your heart’s content. Explore trails through the woods, criss cross the picturesque plateau or wander the banks of the St. Mary’s River. If you’re a little more adventurous, you can partake in an all-day ride to the top of Bandana Lookout. Evenings find guests playing volleyball, sitting around the campfire, learning to swing a rope, trying their hand at archery or soaking in the hot tub.

For more information visit Three Bars Ranch online.

La Reata Ranch
Kyle, Saskatchewan

La Reata is an authentic working cattle guest ranch nestled in the Saskatchewan River valley, along the shores of Lake Diefenbaker. The ranch includes nine miles of river frontage. Guests experience the cowboy way of life and a real-life ranching adventure, including horseback riding on well-trained quarter horses. Guests are welcome to participate in the cattle and ranch work. While there is a lot to do, there's always time for a hearty lunch and a snooze in the sun. Some summer months, they even offer an overnight pack trip and camp out under the stars. It's a real cowboy dream, far away from urban life.

For more information visit La Reata Ranch

Rancho Las Cascadas
Mexico

Ride horseback through open fields, across rivers, and past authentic old Mexican villages and ancient haciendas filled with history. Enjoy a dip in the Jacuzzi after a few long hours of riding. The living room provides a place to gather for conversing, playing games or browsing the ranch's lending library stocked with different literature. The ranch is located in a beautiful setting on high plains, surrounded by mountain tops, right in the very heart of Mexico at 7,500 feet above sea level. Getting to the ranch is a snap. The ranch is only 50 miles north of the Mexico City International Airport. Pick-up can easily be arranged.

For more information visit Rancho Las Cascadas

If You Go…
Red Willow Ranch
Contact: Elke & Chris Hirsch
Phone: 250.395.3017
Toll-Free: 1.877.426.5230
 info@threebarsranch.com

Three Bars Cattle & Guest Ranch
9500 Wycliffe Perry Cr. Rd.
Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 7C7
Phone: 250.426.5230
Toll-Free: 1.877.426.5230
Fax: 250.426.8240
info@threebarsranch.com

La Reata Ranch
Box 128
Kyle, Saskatchewan S0L 1T0 Canada
Phone: 306.375.2225 or 306.375.2291
Fax: 306.375.2219
george@lareata.com or anja@lareata.com

Rancho Las Cascadas
Phone: 310.666.6721
Skype: ursimexiko
uschi@ranchomex.com

Source: Rustic Vacations