Transportation and Accommodation

For the Palliser Pass Trail Ride

The ride start point is at the Boundary Ranch. They are located 26 kilometers (16 miles) south on Highway 40 from the TransCanada junction. A link to this location on Google Maps can be found here.

The outfitter will then transport you to the actual trailhead at Mount Shark.

Directions from the Calgary

Head west from Calgary on Highway 1 (the TransCanada Highway). Take Exit 118 for Highway 40. Drive south on Highway 40 for approximately 26 kilometres. The ranch is located on the left side of Highway 40, approximately 3 kilometres past the Kananaskis Village sign.

Driving to the Trailhead

You are welcome to drive to the Mount Shark parking lot (the actual trailhead) but be warned that it is 2+ hours from Calgary and 1+ hours from Canmore, of which an hour of the drive is on gravel roads. You may park at the Mout Shark parking lot but you will need a Kananaskis pass. If you wish to do this, please let us know and we’ll send you directions.

Accommodation Options

Please arrive the day before the trip begins. Here is a list of places to stay for the night before the trip. Please arrive at the Ranch at 9:00 a.m. the morning the trip begins.

There are no accommodations at Boundary Ranch.

For the Night Before or After the Trip:

NOTE: If you are staying in Kananaskis or plan to visit other locations in the area, there is a new vehicle pass requirement starting on June 1 (an annual pass is $90). However, if you drive directly to the ranch from outside the Kananaskis region, a pass is not required to park at the ranch.

You may also stay in Canmore (or Banff, or even Calgary) but remember to leave enough time to arrive at the ranch before your ride.

“5 days of riding wonderfully trained horses, Sleeping on cots in a teepee, scrumptious food, fantastic evening entertainment couldn’t ask for a more awesome adventure. Leave the city and stress behind, come on a ride with this great club!”

“My experience with the TRCR is one that I will never forget. I was given a special gift to go horseback riding, and I could not refuse. I would recommend this wonderful riding vacation to everyone!”

Challenging, rustic, and rewarding!

Just as our photographs couldn’t capture the majesty of the mountains through which we rode, it’s impossible to adequately describe the TRCR experience in a “snapshot” review. In July of 2017, after much anticipation, I rode with my two sisters on a six-day adventure. The trip exceeded my expectations in every way. Once my initial anxiety over riding again was quelled, I was free to enjoy vistas only accessible by hiking or on horseback: wildflower-rich prairies, breathtaking peaks, glacial tarns, ever-present wildlife, and awe-inspiring vantage points. The company was congenial, the food hearty and delicious, the cultural and historical lessons amazing, the fun contagious, and the experience…absolutely memorable. I recommend it unreservedly.

“I was so excited to complete a bucket list item the first time, had a lifelong experience the second time and can’t wait for the third time in 2018!! I might add that I have not laughed this hard in years!! New friends for life!”

“If you are looking for a fantastic outdoor adventure, this is it.
If you are looking to do and see things that love never dreamed of, this is it.
If you are looking to be around some amazing people and be cared for like family, this is it.

Thanks for making our family vacation a memorable one.”

“You don’t have to be an expert rider to be awe-inspired by the great horses and scenery you will enjoy each day. As one of our ride companions said, you get to feel a teensy bit like a cowboy, and who doesn’t want that??”

“If you are looking for something different with some challenge and the most breathtaking vistas you will ever see then do this trip. The TRCR staff is fantastic, the food is delicious and plentiful and the experience will absolutely change your life. We will be returning next year and many more.”

“We enjoyed our annual horseback rides in the Canadian Rockies for thirteen years. Each year we did not think it could get better, but it usually did. If you enjoy an outback adventure to see breathtaking panoramic vistas from the back of a horse and meeting new people from around the world, you will LOVE riding with TRCR. Food and accommodations were amazing in the wilderness!!!”

“This ENTIRE adventure was more than we ever expected. More than a dream but a life long satisfaction. WE WILL BE BACK!!”

“We just completed a terrific week with the TRCR. We would never have been able to access this fantastic country if it were not for this organization. One of our best vacations ever!”

“What an amazing week! Horses were great – energetic, confident and sure-footed. Guides were amazing, generously sharing their vast knowledge of the Rockies, the prairies and trail riding. All around an 11/10!”

“This trip was a dream come true. My friend and I spent a lot of time planning and preparing for this adventure, and we’re so happy that we finally did it. If there’s a little cowgirl/boy deep inside of you, I highly recommend that you give them life before the chance gets away from you. Highly recommended!”

“The whole experience far surpassed my expectations: the scenery was spectacular; the horses were steadfast and well cared for; the other riders were lots of fun and full of enthusiasm; the Emcee, trail leaders, and guest speakers were very knowledgeable; the food was great; the list could go on. I will definitely return next year!”

“So many good people are involved to make this a truly wonderful memory… but for me I was not disappointed with anything the rustic accommodation the food the horses the people the scenery all of it just the best time. Recommend highly.”

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