Banff Sleigh Rides

The tour runs for approximately 40 minutes, with optional time by the campfire after the ride.

The sleigh ride travels through Banff’s mountain meadows as you look for wildlife with your sleigh driver. Then, enjoy a fireside warmup stop after the ride where you can enjoy a hot drink back at the stables (weather permitting). Blankets and s’mores kits are only included on the Private Sleigh Rides.

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.

We recommend that you get to the Banff Trail Riders Stables 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.

The sleigh is “open top” so we recommend that everyone dresses warm with multiple layers, mitts, hats, a thick winter jacket and boots. Blankets will be available to purchase, or you may like to bring your own blanket for the ride. (Blankets provided on the Private Sleigh Rides).

The sleigh is a traditional wood construction style, with wooden bench seats. You do not sit on hay.

Typically there are two horses pulling the sleigh. The horses are a variety of heavy horse breeds, including Percheron horses. There are two different sleigh sizes, a 9 seater and 16 seater. The sleigh may or may not be full on your tour. The private sleigh rides only have room for 2 seats.

Unfortunately you cannot feed the horses but you certainly can pet them if you wish. They love a good scratch on the cheek.

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.

Activity is subject to a 24 hour cancellation policy. Tour is 100% refundable if cancelled outside of 24 hours before scheduled tour time. NO SHOWS and cancellation within 24hrs are 100% Non-Refundable

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 10 days for group bookings). No Shows and late comers will not be accommodated.