1 Hour Spray River Ride Banff National Park: A Tranquil Horseback Experience in Canada's Oldest Park

Embark on a serene 1-hour horseback ride through Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest and most celebrated park. Saddle up and cross the tranquil Spray River for a glimpse into the area’s pioneer history.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Banff Trail Riders - Corrals - The 1 hour Spray River Ride takes you across the tranquil Spray River in Banff. Take in the beautiful views of the Bow Falls and the surrounding Mountains.
What's Included
  • Comprehensive horseback riding lessons
  • Full access to a horse for the tour
  • Provided safety helmet (compulsory)
  • Expert lead and tail guides for assistance
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Banff National Park is the oldest and most renowned national park in Canada - a place truly worth exploring on foot. Step back in history with a one-hour horse ride and absorb the park’s beauty at a leisurely speed. Under the guidance of your cowboy guide, mount your horse and traverse the serene Spray River, experiencing the pioneer-settler’s…

Location
Banff Trail Riders - Corrals
Spray Avenue
The meeting point for the Spray River Ride is at the Banff Springs Corrals in Banff, located near the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel on Spray Ave in Banff behind the tennis courts. **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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Jennifer
Oct 12, 2025
Had an amazing time! - Has such an amazing time, Erin was a great help and so fun to talk to, the whole trip was amazing and meeting someone from scotland made it even better. 10/10 cannot recommend more!
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Rick_p
Oct 12, 2025
Great horseback ride! - Beautiful ride in and around the Fairmont Banff property! The guides were friendly and knowledgeable! Great way to spend an hour!
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Kyra_m
Oct 9, 2025
I was a novice rider and... - I was a novice rider and the guides were amazing, everything was explained patiently (including your horses quirks) and the scenery was magnificent. The horses were well trained and perfect for first time riders.
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Mariah_b
Oct 7, 2025
Banff trail riders corrals - Such a cool experience! Very beginner friendly, it was so cool going through forests and rivers in Banff. The staff were amazing! Would 100% do it again.
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Melanie
Oct 4, 2025
Fantastic experience - What a great experience. The team were great with the horses and clearly loved them all. Beauteous through forest and rivers Highly recommend
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Evigii
Oct 2, 2025
Perfect - This was such a wonderful experience. The horses were so trustworthy and kind, the scenery was breathtaking, and Crystal was so friendly and knowledgeable which sewed the whole experience together perfectly. Everyone was smiling and made me feel so welcome- the friendliest corner of banff :)
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Tammy_q
Sep 24, 2025
Awesome experience our... - Awesome experience our two guides were very kind and helped us out because we had no experience riding horses. I had a horse named Edward and my husband had Schinook. Wonderful time going across the spray river. Definitely do it again.
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Helen_w
Sep 19, 2025
Horse riding - Really good walk through the forest & river gentle pace suitable for inexperienced riders really enjoyable hour
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Katrina_b
Oct 7, 2025
Different kind of experience. - I have done it before I love it, but this time my horse just did not want to do the trek so it made my ride more like work and other issues with the horse behind him nipping his behind because he was too slow. Lols. Not as relaxed on this occassion as I wanted to be. My husband enjoyed it a ton and loved his horse.
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Winterpeg90s
Sep 29, 2025
Experience Ruined by Guide “Erin” – Spray River Tour, September 28, 2025 - 1:00pm tour. - Experience Ruined by Guide “Erin” – Spray River Tour, September 28, 2025. I booked this tour as a special birthday surprise for my partner, and we were both looking forward to it as our first-ever horseback riding experience. Unfortunately, what should have been a memorable and enjoyable day was completely ruined by the behavior of one of your guides, “Erin” (apologies if the spelling is incorrect). The ride began well, but about 20 minutes in, the horses started to bunch up in the trees and the riding order shifted. Erin, who was following behind, rode up beside my partner to give instructions on getting her horse to move. My partner, who had never been on a horse before, was doing her best but wasn’t pressing hard enough with her feet. After less than 30 seconds of effort, Erin suddenly began yelling at her, shouting: • “You’re wasting everyone’s time!!!” • “If you can’t follow my instructions, at least follow the horse!” The outburst was shocking, completely unnecessary, and deeply disrespectful—especially given it was my partner’s birthday. Instead of feeling supported on a first-time ride, she felt humiliated and singled out. This ruined what should have been a special experience. We spoke immediately with the manager, Dakota, after the ride to share our concerns. It left us questioning why a company focused on customer experience would allow such aggressive and unprofessional behavior from a staff member. Erin’s conduct came across as someone looking to bully defenceless guests rather than guide and encourage guests. We had planned to return with family next month, but after this experience, we will not be coming back and will be sharing our disappointment with others. We are not sensitive people, and enjoy making positive reviews, but Erin’s behaviour was totally unacceptable.
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