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Banff Covered Wagon Ride: Panoramic Views with Western Cookout
4.5
141 Ratings
Banff
Travel back in time on this scenic ride by covered wagon to a hearty western-style cookout meal, enjoying panoramic views of the Bow River and Sulphur Mountain along the way. This family-friendly activity also includes fun post-BBQ activities like roping and horseshoes, plus your choice of morning or evening departure.
Highlights:
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Banff Trail Riders - Stables - First you’ll ride along the Bow River while watching for wildlife and enjoying the spectacular scenery.
Midway through the ride, you’ll arrive at 3 Mile Cabin to enjoy genuine western hospitality and some tasty comfort food including steak cooked to order, baked potatoes, cowboy baked beans and Caesar salad.
But before digging in, work up an appetite with a few western style games, like lassoing and horse-shoes. The ride is also perfect for youngsters.
A perfect adventure for all ages of the family group and available as a lunch or dinner departure time and meal.
THIS IS A WAGON RIDE ONLY. YOU WILL NOT BE RIDING ON HORSEBACK.
What's Included
- Food and drinks
- A 2-hour wagon ride in Banff National Park
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- BBQ - 8oz AAA steak, homemade baked beans, roasted mini potatoes, fresh baked corn bread, dessert, coleslaw, juice, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
Additional Information
- All guests must arrive 30 minutes prior to their ride time.
- Our establishment is located in a remote backcountry area. Due to our unique location, our kitchen operates with limited resources. We are unable to accommodate requests beyond our set menus.
- Children aged 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Adults must sign a waiver for all activities, and a waiver must also be completed by the parent or legal guardian of any person under the age of 18 (documentation may be required to confirm the signatory’s authority).
Location
Banff Trail Riders - Stables
Sundance Road
Find us at the end of Sundance Road in Banff. Check-in at the east barn marked ' Banff Trail Riders Stable' & 'office.' 5 min drive or 20 min walk from downtown with free parking. **ALL GUESTS MUST CHECK IN 30 MIN PRIOR TO THEIR RIDE START TIME. LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ACCOMMODATED**
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
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Lesley_t
Oct 11, 2023
Thomas on tour - Fantastic experience from start to finish. Staff very very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable an excellent and worthwhile trip
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Cheryl_l
Oct 2, 2023
A ride back into the wilderness! - We enjoyed the beautiful scenery on the way back to the cookout. It was freezing cold for this Florida native, but there were warm Pendleton blankets on the wagon and they certainly came in handy. The best part was the hot drinks waiting for us back at the pavilion. I had two cups of hot apple cider which were excellent. Beth, our driver, was delightful and narrated the countryside as we went by. The food was good! I would recommend this as a great family or friend outing while in Banff.
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Nikkirtyler
Oct 2, 2023
10/10 Recommend, Especially for families! - We did this wagon ride with a party of 7 including a 10 yr, 8yr, 4yr, and 2yr. Our wagon operator was Andre and he was absolutely fantastic!
The ride to campsite for dinner was full of stunning views of the the Rockies and the Bow River.
Dinner was delicious— our steaks were perfectly cooked! After dinner, Andre taught my kids how to lasso a steer. He was extremely patient and encouraging throughout the entire lesson.
The ride back was just as pleasant as the ride to dinner. We saw a few deer and a herd of elk grazing in the field as we pulled back into the stables.
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Carolb_l
Sep 29, 2023
Bear!! - We had a bear right next to us coming back from dinner!
Our crew was excellent and gave lots of information. Dinner was really nice.
The fire was a wonderful addition since it was a cold rainy evening
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Cgh1503
Sep 27, 2023
Recommend for an informative and slow paced trip. - If you want a lovely gentle paced activity this is for you. It was a great way to spend a few hours, really informative and the food was tasty. A thoroughly enjoyable experience, even the two young adults had a good time.
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Craigmf6034ju
Sep 26, 2023
Awesome experience - Great wagon ride with an awesome destination. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and top marks to the young lady cooking all those steaks perfectly. Highly recommend this trip if you're in Banff
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Lindsey_t
Sep 25, 2023
100% recommend - The absolute best time on the wagon with Katerina and McCauley! The food was great and loved the cozy environment.
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Wayne_o
Sep 17, 2023
a enjoyable event - The wagon ride is through a very nice area, complete with a river for most of the ride. The meal was in a very nice setting and the quality of the food was very good. We agreed that it was a good trip.
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Lisabp9345xd
Sep 12, 2023
Fantastic Experience - My husband and I had a fantastic time on the covered wagon ride/western cookout. Our guides were very informative and friendly. The scenery to and from was beautiful. The cookout itself was delicious! The steak was cooked perfect.
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Luanne_g
Oct 3, 2023
It was fun….but maybe a... - It was fun….but maybe a little entertainment during the dinner would take it up a notch….the diner was very good.
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