Price
2026
4 Day Adventurer Ride – £1,085
Great Divide Ride – £2,015
Lost Trail Trip – £2,095
North Rim to Ranch – £2,150
Rates are quoted per person sharing.
Dates & Prices
CANADA
Anchor D Ranch - 3 Itineraries
Overview
Anchor D – this is the real deal – a riding adventure into the high and rugged country of the Canadian Rockies. And it’s just as you imagine – horse and rider winding their way along crystal clear mountain streams, through high alpine meadows and over mountain passes. Your Anchor D hosts are Dewy and Jan Matthews, who have been riding and exploring these incredible mountain ranges for 25 years – as a result, you just know you are out riding with the best!
At Anchor D we offer 3 different and fantastic trail rides, which are very much the authentic Western experience and make for a fantastic riding holiday in Canada. You will be riding quality horses and enjoying some of the most breath taking scenery you have ever experienced. At Anchor D there are stationary holidays available too, but the highlight is definitely rolling out of camp, with a team of draft horses pulling the chuck wagon, carrying supplies for the next 7 days.
Days are spent exploring the high mountain ranges, riding in the direction of that night's camp. On arrival at Anchor D, there’s a welcoming fire, a wholesome hearty meal and some cold beers – if you play a musical instrument, be sure to bring it with you, and partake in the campfire entertainment; enjoy the ambience of the crackling wood, the strum of the guitar and some good old Western singing!
Location
The Canadian Rockies
Airport
Calgary, Canada
Duration
Min 3 nights
When to go
June - September
Riding level
Intermediate to Advanced
Weight
136 kg / 21 stone / 300 lbs
Group size
12 max
Accommodation
Ranch stay or camping
Included
All the riding, accommodation, meals and soft drinks. The ranch has no alcohol licence, but guests are encouraged to stock up on their way and enjoy in the evenings round the campfire.
Extras
Single supplement may apply if not able to share a room. Please enquire.
Excluded
Flights, transfers, Canadian Sales Tax of 5% and tips.
Price guarantee
All our riding holidays hold a price guarantee. We believe in your piece of mind on price when you book with us and will refund the difference should you find the same riding holiday elsewhere at a lower price.
Exchange rate
Rates are subject to daily exchange rate fluctuations, please refer to our Terms and Conditions for full details.
Transfers
The ranch is a one hour drive from the airport. We can arrange a transfer to pick you up or you may want to hire a car and self drive.
Departure dates
2026
4 Day Adventurer Ride
8 - 11 June
15 - 18 June
22 - 25 June
20 - 23 July
3 - 6 August
17 - 20 August
31 August - 3 September
Great Divide Ride
22 - 28 June
13 - 19 July
10 - 16 August
Lost Trail Trip
27 July - 2 August
7 - 13 September
North Rim to Ranch
24 - 30 August
Riding & Itinerary
There are 3 different trail rides to choose from.
The Great Divide
Two teams of draft horses and covered wagons are used to transport the food, camp and duffle to the three different camps that we stay in during the trip. While the wagons roll through the lower elevations, you hit the high mountain trails that take you above the timberline, past tumbling mountain streams and through stands of virgin timber. By the time you get to the next camp, the mess tent is set up and a welcome cup of coffee is ready for you.
The Lost Trail
Deep in the heart of the Alberta Rockies, you are going to explore trails that don’t see much more than elk and big horn sheep. This is not a ride for beginners and be ready to have an ‘explore as you go’ attitude. There is a team and wagon to haul the camp, a truck to move the horses and riders to different areas during the trip – to speed up the progress from one mountain area to another. We are going to ride in the highest and wildest areas we can find.
Northern Rim to Ranch
The ride starts at the North Rim of our mountain area on the Little Elbow and works its way south through three major river drainages and five different mountain ranges, ambling towards the ranch on the last day. We roll into three different camps during the 7 days and the trail incorporates two of the most breathtaking, high mountain rides in the Rockies.
Please ask about
Ranch based holiday
Calgary Stampede
Spruce Meadows
Horses
Quarter horses, Appaloosas, Quarter horse/Belgian and Appaloosa/Belgian
Riding level
Intermediate to Advanced
Type of riding
Western riding. Progressive trail ride and the pace is adapted to the terrain in mountainous areas.
Tack
Western
Weight limit
136 kg / 21 stone / 300 lbs
Group size
12 max
Accommodation & Meals
Trail Rides
Enjoy good old outdoor camping, which is made as comfortable as possible for guests with cot beds. The food is freshly prepared each day with hearty breakfasts, lunch picnics and bbq steak dinners cowboy style.
Cabins
There are also 2 rustic cabins at the ranch at Anchor D available for rental. They are really authentic with lovely views and come with all mod cons. You have the option to book them self catering, B&B, half or full board. Grandpa's Cabin is suited for couples and Hunters Cabin for bigger groups like families or friends.
Accommodation
Ranch stay or camping
Single Supplement
Single supplement may apply if not able to share a room. Please enquire
Meals
Inform us about food allergies and intolerances
Drinks
The ranch has no alcohol licence, but guests are welcome to bring their own
The Destination
The Canadian Rockies are well-known for being the source of several major river systems and the numerous rivers that run through the range. It is also famous for its beautiful national parks. The mountain range spans the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. With jagged, ice-capped peaks, including towering Mt. Robson, it's a region of alpine lakes, diverse wildlife and outdoor recreation sites. Yoho National Park is home to the massive Takakkaw Falls. Other national parks are Jasper, with the famously accessible Athabasca Glacier, and Banff, site of glacier-fed Lake Louise.
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