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TheWesternSource is your first choice for ranch, fishing and camping vacation. We aren't a travel agency and interested persons will get directly in contact with the vacation provider. NO referral charges or such will apply. This service is totally free to the consumer. Informations are provided by the providers, we added some usefull information for you and encourage you to send us your feedback if you stayed at one of these properties, so it can be added for future reference.
Riding vacations around the globe in some of the world's finest destinations will assure that you will not be disappointed.
Ranch and farm vacations don't fit into any normal category. In fact they are a category in their own rights. They are so diverese and offer something for everyone. Some are very basic and rustic, others so luxurios that they offer fly-in / fly-out or luxurios airport transfer shuttle services.
We're classifying them in three main categories: working ranches, guest / dude ranches and luxury ranch resorts.
While working ranches raise livestock and crops, guests have become a major part of their operations. As a guest at a working ranch you can become a real cowboy / cowgirl, learning to drive and doctoring cattle, brand and rope steers, eating round a camp fire and sleeping under the stars. Due to the nature of working ranches the chors carried out are dependend of the seasons. You're not required to work but you may and it's definitely an experience you will remember a long time. Accommodation usually is very basic and the best times for a stay at a working ranch is from June to late fall. If you are specially interested in cattle or herd round-ups you should book early and contact your desired ranch as soon as possible. Usually these activities sell very quick and you might have to book them a year ahead.
Featured Ranches
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The Hill's Health & Guest Ranch
British Columbia, CANADA
Become your own biggest loser at BC's health spa resort. The Health Spa at The Hills Health Ranch, is BC's finest weight loss destination spa. The ultimate health and fitness weight loss getaway. Book online for great spa vacation deals.
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Siwash Lake Ranch
British Columbia, CANADA
Canada's #1 luxury dude ranch & remote wilderness resort - BC's best eco-lodge for all-inclusive luxury guest ranch vacations, horseback riding, eco-adventure, family holidays & romantic escapes.
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Rafter Six Ranch
Alberta, CANADA
Guest ranch resort in Alberta, Canada for unforgettable ranch vacations and horseback riding holidays in the Canadian Rockies near Calgary and Canmore/Banff. Accommodation, horseback riding, cowboy cuisine, whitewater rafting, ziplines, meeting facilities, wedding packages and more.
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The differences between dude ranches and guest ranches are usually more by region and less in what is offered. While Canadian ranches usually use the term guest ranch the ranches in the United States are usually called dude ranches.
Horseback riding is always a big thing, and the ranches are usually gearted to catering for a wide variety of interests and ideal for those people who want a fully scheduled vacation. Fully weekly programmes of western activities is usually included in your holiday price - such as wild west shows, rodeo visits, square dances, barbecues and a host of sports and outdoor activities are provided along with cabins or lodge rooms. Many ranches have Child Counsellors during the main season. When it comes to riding, abilities may range from novice to experienced riders at most dude ranches making this option a real family vacation. Numerous ranches offer riding lessons for absolute beginners.
Luxury resort ranches are as varied in their locations as they are in what they have to offer. Some emphasize their luxurious cabins, meals and wine list placing riding as a secondary activity. Others may offer the full "western experience" in delightfully decorated log cabins with gourmet cuisine, a great and varied riding programme no matter what level of rider you are.
In addition there is a full weekly schedule of activities set around the riding and meal times plus numerous off ranch activities such as rafting, golf or ballooning. Many resort ranches encourage children with their excellent summer Counsellor prorammes giving parents the chance to relax. Needless to say, the kids never get bored!
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Ranches for sale
Alexander MacKenzie Ranch
British Columbia - Canada
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90+ Acres
$1,225,000
Re/Max Country Lakes
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Job Board
Seasonal Wrangler Position
Chef wanted for star rated lodge
Certified riding instructor (western)
General ranch hand needed URGENT!
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Ranch vacations offer an experience for every riding enthusiast and vacation budget.
Due to the many different activities offered they are ideal for families, couples and singles.
The ideal fising vacation
When was the last time you've been out fishing on the lake? Can you remember what it was like beeing out there on this lonely lake in the middle of nowhere, enjoying the peace and freedom - simply being at ease? Than all the sudden something snatches on your line "Fish On!" It's one of these perfect moments in live.
And just when you thought it couldn't get any better you see the bald eagle approaching the water surface, diving in and taking off with this great fish you wish you would have caught and as if he wanted to bring it to you he's flying just slightly over your head.
It's memories like these that will make you a fishing addict.
Fishing on the little faraway lakes isn't for you. Well how about some salt water fishing, salmon fishing or whatever is on your bucket list? The fishing lodges and resorts are prepared for you. See what kind of fish can be caught in their area and ask them when the best time is to go.
Featured Fishing Resorts
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Bed & Breakfasts are more than an alternative to motels
Bed & Breakfast are available in every price range. From the very basic bunkbed kind to the luxury absolutely exclusive accommodation you wished to stay there for ever.
Most B & B just offer accommodation and breakfast but quite a few offer activities or arrange activties with nearby providers for their guests.
A variation of B & Bs is BB & B standing for Bed, Bale and Breakfast, meaning that you can bring your horse with you. That's an amazing option if you're travelling with horses and don't want to invest into an expensive trailer with live-in quarters.
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Featured Bed & Breakfasts
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Commercial Campgrounds
If you're touring through the country with a motorhome (RV) you want to know what to expect at the various campgrounds. Where are they located and what can you do at this campground or in the nearby area? Do you have to cook yourself or is a restaurant nearby? Do they have a dump station and do they offer fresh water, electrical hook-up etc.?
Featured Campgrounds
Even though we could, we will not recommend forestry campgrounds and such. The service that is offered at most of the commercial campgrounds is outstanding and has to be honoured. Without these providers RV'ing would be really tough in some areas of the world, therefore we are supporting commercial campgrounds only. However, you are very welcome to write an article and we'll ad it to the blog, RSS feed and newsletter.
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