Horse Riding Adventure in Canada

4 days / 3 nights

This horse riding adventure will take you to the West Block of the Grasslands National Park, which contain 64,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie. Rare and uncommon wildlife and raptor species abound. This is a designated wilderness area. It is the only protected semi-arid range land in Canada. This is pristine, untouched territory. Ride good horses, enjoy fine food and make friendships that will last a lifetime.

Relive the Old West. Join Gillespie Ranching Co. and live the life of a working cowhand. This operation has been around since it was homesteaded in 1914. Experience a ranch vacation or a pack trip on 9,000 acres of private land and on 48,000 acres in the Grasslands National Park.

Live out of a chuckwagon, sleep under the stars and travel through the spectacular vistas of the Frenchman River Badlands and the northern Missouri Breaks. This is pristine, untouched territory. Ride good horses, enjoy fine food and make friendships that will last a lifetime.

The homestead is in the heart of the Grassland National Park. We offer beds in the back country for those guests who prefer not to camp or ground sleep for the duration of their stay.

This Gillespie family has never had a guest who wasn't amazed by the spectacular scenery, sky, and space. They run a working cow operation and they find guest enjoy experiencing the ranching lifestyle and its history. Guests are served a mix of checking and moving cattle with camping and riding in the park. We will custom design an excursion to fit your interest.

Overland trips have included in the past treks from Ft. Walsh to Wood Mountain and another from the ranch to Wood Mountain culminating at a George Fox concert. Another popular tip is to follow the Frenchman River form one end of the West Block to the other.

Enjoy four days and three nights of chuckwagon living.

Come experience the ultimate horseback adventure with the only licensed outfitter in the Grasslands National Park.

Package Price:
1200.00 Can./Person
790.00 U.S./Person

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Location: Saskatchewan / Canada
Weather: LOW 10 C at night
HIGH 35 C during the day

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Day 1

Introduction (Regina to Mankota) We will arrange 8:00 AM hotel pick-up and transportation to Gillespie Ranching Co. (5 hours). Arrive in time for lunch and a mid-day gathering with the outfitter and the crew. Travel by saddle horse through the Frenchman Valley and the spectacular vistas of the northern Missouri Breaks.

The West Block holdings of the Grasslands National Park contain over 64,000 acres of unique mixed-grass prairie. Rare and uncommon wildlife and raptor species abound. This is a designated wilderness area. It is the only protected semi-arid range land in Canada.

Day 2

The grasslands, birds and wildlife. Explore the range and diversity of the Grasslands landscape. View prairie dog towns and perhaps catch an uncommon glimpse of the swift fox. This is prime habitat for raptor species including eagles, ferruginous and Swainson's Hawk. Unique and exquisite wildflower and grass species abound, especially during mid-spring season. Dinosaur fossil dating 65 million years endure the test of time.

Day 3

Plains Indian Culture and Heritage. Journey through the Frenchman River Badlands and view an unequalled display of plains archaeological remains. Over 4,000 sites have been recorded over this vast expanse of land, including burial grounds, ceremonial sites, buffalo drive lanes and teepee rings.

Day 4

The Medecine Line. Ride the Frenchman River Hills and make the trek from the back country to the main ranch. The push home includes a stop east of the Frenchman River, where Sitting Bull crossed the Medecine Line with the Lakota Sioux on his run from the U.S. Cavalry.

We will arrange for transportation back to the airport.

Package includes: All accomodations, camping equipment, all home-cooked meals, fees, applicable taxes, professional guide/interpreters and all transportation from point of departure to point of return. Sleeping bags not included.

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