4 Day Horse Riding Holiday and Ranch Vacation in Big River, Saskatchewan, Canada
Horse Riding Holiday and Ranch Stay in Canada
Unleash your adventurous self on Sturgeon River Ranch's exciting multi-day outback horse riding holiday! Saddle up and head into Prince Albert National Park to view Canada's only free-ranging wild plains bison still within their historic range. You can be sure that you start each day with a big smile and finish each day with telling stories and singing songs under the northern lights about the day's adventures!
Key information
- Rider weight limit: 250 pounds / 113 kg
- Horse height range: 14.3-17 hh
- Tack type: Western and English
- Horse breed: Quarter horses, Quarter horse crosses, Thoroughbred and Clydesdale
Highlights
- A minimum of 4 days of riding
- Approximate daily riding time: 3-5 hours
- Services of guides (French / English) and use of horses and/or wagon
- A range of different trails for every day of the week
- Use of firewood and cookware
- 3 nights' accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Environmentally friendly
Welcome to Sturgeon River Ranch. This 940-acre property is hidden in the beautiful Sturgeon River Valley and is home to an assortment of wildlife. Here, you can get to know your horse as he / she is brushed and saddled. You also can ride over into the Prince Albert National Park in search of Canada's only totally free ranging heard of wild plains bison within their historic habitat.
With almost a million acres to explore, there is a different trail for every day of the week. Other attractions around the ranch include a heated above ground wildlife observatory, ax-throwing, hiking / biking trails, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, music festivals, and more.
Program
You will depart from the ranch at roughly 10:00 (times can be customized) and arrive at the ranch around 14:00 to 16:00 as you will ride approximately four to five hours. You are welcome to go canoeing, have a fire, or go watch the wildlife from Sturgeon River Ranch's above ground wildlife observatory in the evenings. The multi-day trips will be based on how far you want to go. This is your vacation and they want you to relax and enjoy the ride.
Backcountry trips
The back country trips are offered from May 1 to October 20.
Location
This holiday will take place in Prince Albert National Park, Canada. Your place of stay, Sturgeon River Ranch, is located on the wild west side of beautiful Prince Albert National Park.
Features
Activities
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Swimming
General
- Environmentally friendly
Food
Food can be included for75 USD per person per night. Food packages can only be included for bookings made with adequate advanced notice.
- Guests have access to a refrigerator and a full kitchen
- Our guides can help you cook over the fire
- Subway in Big River (30 km)
- Third & Main (local restaurant) in Big River (30 km)
Things to do (optional)
- Berry picking
- Biking
- Canoeing
- Going to music festivals
- Hiking
- Sleigh riding
- Snowshoeing
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing in the ranch's observatory
What's included
- A minimum of 4 days of riding
- Services of guides and use of horses and wagon
- Use of firewood and cookware
- 3 nights' accommodation
What's not included
- 5% GST
- Bedding and pillows (30 CAD)
- Meals (180 CAD)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
173 km
Transfer not provided
Driving directions
- Head to Debden, Saskatchewan.
- Stay on Highway 55 northbound for 25 kilometers (15.5 miles).
- Turn right onto Park Valley Road (do not turn at the Park Valley Road in Debden).
- Take Park Valley Road east for 14.3 kilometers (9 miles).
- Then turn left at the intersection (Lake Four cemetery is on the right side of the road).
- Drive 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) and turn right at the T-intersection.
- Drive one kilometer (0.5 miles) and take your first left-hand turn.
- The Sturgeon River Ranch sign is in the ditch on the right-hand side.
- Drive 3 kilometers (2 miles) and turn right at the T-intersection where Sturgeon River Ranch sign is.
- This is their 2.5-kilometer driveway.
Driving directions from Waskesiu / Elk Ridge / Emma Lake
- Drive 44 kilometers south of Waskesiu on Highway 263 to the south park gate.
- Turn right onto Cookson Road.
- After driving 17 kilometers, the road turns to the pavement as you leave the park onto Highway 240.
- Drive 9 kilometers on Highway 240 and turn right onto Sugar Hill Road.
- Continue on Sugar Hill Road for 6 kilometers.
- Then turn right at the Parks Canada sign (Beaver sign).
- Drive approximately 7 kilometers.
- Follow the Parks Canada sign to the left at the fork in the road (after Fish Lake).
- Drive 4 kilometers and turn right at Parks Canada sign.
- Carry on for 8 kilometers.
- Then turn left at the Parks Canada sign.
- Drive 8 kilometers again and turn right at the Parks Canada sign.
- Drive for 8 more kilometers and follow the speed curve (don't go straight).
- Continue on this for 11 kilometers to a T -intersection and then turn right.
- You will see the Sturgeon River Ranch on the right-hand side within one kilometer.
- Then turn left down a small gravel road.
- Drive 4 kilometers to a T-intersection and turn right at the next Sturgeon River Ranch sign.
- This is their 2.5-kilometer driveway.
Transport from and to airport can be arranged for an additional fee. For more information, please send inquiry.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through Tripaneer.com. All major credit cards supported.