Ride at Griffith Valley Ranch

Alberta is a province full of ranch lands, teeming with everything from cows to sheep to horses, and what better way to include animals into your romance, than a romantic trail ride above one of the majestic horses at Griffith Valley Ranch. It is the only ranch in the Calgary area that actually offers un-guided trail rides, allowing you and your partner to go on your own romantic adventure. Priced by the hour, there are numerous marked trails around the ranch that you can choose from to ride on. Pack a light picnic in a basket, strap on your helmet and ride off into the sun. Open only in the afternoons, riders will have to plan in advance for these un-guided adventures and it is important for you to have riding experience. They do offer guided trail rides here as well, and for a little extra you can request to be guided. This is a great option for those who have never ridden a horse before, or for those who don’t feel comfortable on their own through the trails. As you walk through wooded forests, along patches of wildflowers and spot the birds overhead, it is easy to forget you are just minutes away from the city.