Banff Covered Wagon Ride: Panoramic Views with Western Cookout

Step back in time on a Banff Covered Wagon Ride and indulge in a western-style cookout while taking in panoramic views of the Bow River and Sulphur Mountain. Fun for the whole family!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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.

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.

What's Included
  • Steak dinner or vegetarian dinner
  • 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

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:
• Western cookout experience in Banff
• Take a relaxing covered-wagon ride along the Bow River
• Enjoy views of the spectacular Canadian Rockies landscape
• Dine on a hearty BBQ cookout
• Your choice of a morning or evening tour
• Perfect activity for the whole family

Please note, 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 (steak dinner or vegetarian dinner).

  • 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
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James_h
Aug 17, 2024
3 hour horse ride and lunch or dinner in banff - Had a great time food was worth the wait and people were outstanding and knowledgeable would recommend to anyone who likes horses and trail rides
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Joshua_l
Aug 16, 2024
Giddy up! - We had a great time with tour guides Mike and Alec! Food and scenery were both great. Highly recommend!
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Michael_g
Aug 9, 2024
Excellent tim! - My family and I absolutely loved this experience! The staff couldn’t have been more welcoming / you really felt like you were going to a friend’s home with the bbq cookout. My kids played lassoes and horseshoes, the food was very good and the wagon ride itself was very enjoyable. Highly reccomend! Just use bug spray:)
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Sandra_b
Aug 8, 2024
Covered Wagon Trip with Steak Lunch - Visiting with other guests on the ride was wonderful. The workers were fun, pleasant, informative and helpful. The steaks were very good. The coffee lacked something, but it was very authentic.
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Anamarie_h
Aug 5, 2024
Blast from the past - lots of fun! - We had Zach and Becs as our guide, both were informative and made the whole ride fun. We had a lovely group of people in our wagon (all adults no children). Food was lovely and the set up was really interesting, especially the compostable toilet. Word of advice if you are doing the dinner trip, wear long trousers and long sleeved top, the moisquitos were out in full force, they do offer bug spray during the ride but also at the cabin. You can tell the horses are very well taken care of and fun had by all.
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Leanne_b
Aug 5, 2024
Great Food, Knowledgeable Guides - Fun trip! Knowledgeable, and patient guides (we brought a 3 year old and a 6 year old on the excursion). The steak was exceptional!
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S168ddfranm
Aug 4, 2024
Great Evening!!! - Great evening !!! Rode on the carriage along the Bow River to a wonderful western experience ...horseshoes, roping, fire pit on Sulphur Mountain Best barbecue steak in Banff!!! Loved it!! Everyone needs to take this!!! forget the restaurants downtown this is the real thing Family event also!! Wayne and Fran
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Eastridgevince
Aug 4, 2024
Get Along Little Doggie - This was probably one of our favorite activities on our recent trip. Amy was an awesome driver and guide. The dinner was the absolute best. We highly recommend this for anyone. You will not be sorry with the ride or with the steak dinner. Just do it!
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Anastasia
Aug 3, 2024
Relaxing - Friendly drivers. They were knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. For the best views, sit on the right side as you enter the wagon. Great food! Bug spray was provided. Use it!
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C5463xulesleyc
Aug 10, 2024
Step back in time - A wonderful step back in time. Staff very knowledgeable, scenery gorgeous, food A1 Alberta speaks. We had booked one to go in wagon and one on Horseback, but we're very disappointed to learn on arrival there was no horseriding on the morning activity. We think those was an issue with the booking agents website, not the stables fault.
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