Throughout the day
Departure Time
40 Mins
Duration
All Ages
Age
Leisurely
Activity
Dec-Mar
Season

Relax and enjoy Banff’s mountain views on our private sleigh ride for the whole family.

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Climb aboard your private sleigh ride with a friendly cowboy guide, and take in the breathtaking views and sparkling winter air of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as this horse-drawn sleigh will take you through Banff’s Bow River Valley, with mountain views including Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain.

This 40 minute sleigh ride package includes two warm blankets (yours to keep), with the option to enjoy a hot drink and your s’mores kit (included) by the fire after your ride. Seating up to four people, it’s the perfect winter outing for the whole family.

Included
  • S'mores kit
  • Cowboy Guide / Sleigh Driver
  • Warm blankets
  • Apple Cider
Transport Options
  • Meet at Banff Trail Riders Stables
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Amanda's Pick

"This new 4-seater sleigh is perfect for the whole family!" - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders


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The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:

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Private family sleigh ride

A private sleigh ride for up to four people, perfect for the whole family.
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Special touches

The ride includes warm blankets (yours to keep), a s’more kit and hot drinks to enjoy by the fire after your ride.
Included
  • S'mores kit
  • Cowboy Guide / Sleigh Driver
  • Warm blankets
  • Apple Cider
Transport Options
  • Meet at Banff Trail Riders Stables
Guide Quote

Amanda's Pick

"This new 4-seater sleigh is perfect for the whole family!" - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders


4.5
3894+
4.4
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786+
The tour runs for approximately 40 minutes, with optional time by the fire after your ride (weather permitting).
The private family sleigh ride for up to four people includes two warm blanket that are yours to keep, a s’more kit and the option to warm up by the fire after your ride with a hot drink.
Please meet at Banff Trail Riders Stables, the big red stables located at the end of Sundance Road in Banff. When you arrive, please follow the sleigh ride signs to check in for your ride at the office in the west barn. The stables are located approximately a five minute drive or a 20 minute walk from downtown Banff, and there is plenty of free parking at the site.

Please see the below map for the location of Banff Trail Riders Stables:

Horseback Riding Map of the Stables in Banff, Canadian Rockies

We recommend that you get to the Banff Trail Riders Stables 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
The circuit is at the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, so you will get great views of Banff’s surrounding mountains including Sulphur Mountain and Mount Norquay. If you are lucky you may even spot some local wildlife including deer or elk.
The sleigh is “open top” so we recommend that everyone dresses warm with multiple layers, mitts, hats, a thick winter jacket and boots. Two blankets are included, which are yours to keep after the ride.
The sleigh is a traditional wood construction style, with wooden bench seats. You do not sit on hay.
This ride is taken in a four seat cutter sleigh pulled by one horse – a true one-horse open sleigh! The horses are a variety of heavy horse breeds, including Percheron horses.
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy, which allows you to change/cancel or refund your booking up to 24 hours outside your booked tour (up to 7 days for group bookings).
Tips are not expected, but are certainly appreciated. If you think your guide did a wonderful job and would like to indicate that with a tip, it will be graciously accepted.
Included
  • S'mores kit
  • Cowboy Guide / Sleigh Driver
  • Warm blankets
  • Apple Cider
Transport Options
  • Meet at Banff Trail Riders Stables
Guide Quote

Amanda's Pick

"This new 4-seater sleigh is perfect for the whole family!" - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders


4.5
3894+
4.4
374+
4.5
786+
  • The price is per sleigh, which can fit up to four people.
  • All minors under 18 years old participating in a horse activity must have a parent or legal guardian on the ride with them.
  • All adults must sign a waiver prior to the tour. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or legal guardian of any rider under the age of 18 (documentation may be required to confirm the signatory’s authority).
  • Sleigh rides are weather dependent, and may not operate in certain conditions.
  • Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
Included
  • S'mores kit
  • Cowboy Guide / Sleigh Driver
  • Warm blankets
  • Apple Cider
Transport Options
  • Meet at Banff Trail Riders Stables
Guide Quote

Amanda's Pick

"This new 4-seater sleigh is perfect for the whole family!" - Amanda , General Manager, Banff Trail Riders


4.5
3894+
4.4
374+
4.5
786+
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