Porcupine Hills Ranch Alberta Canada This working ranch, nestled in the rolling Porcupine Hills in southern Alberta, is a authentic working cattle ranch just 90 minutes south of Calgary. … each visitor is invited to participate in the ranch's daily routines whether it's fixing a fence or moving cattle… in a society where misconceptions of the ranching industry abound, Keith & LeAnne make it their business to preserve cowboy traditions. Enjoy wide open and awe-inspiring space of the prairies to the east, and the foothills of the Rockies to the west and participate in their daily ranch work rides. You can count on personalized service, gentle quality horses and a complete supply of tack; riding boots are required, slickers are recommended. Wake up to a new beginning — Each morning guests are greeted by LeAnne who serves a hearty ranch-style breakfast. Wake up to the smell of coffee brewing, hear the bacon and eggs sizzling in the kitchen. Come down to breakfast with the Lane family - the warmth of easy conversation and laughter will draw you close around the table. Meeting: Grannum Airport:   Calgary Transfer: Calgary Pick up: 3:00 PM Drop off: 4:00 PM

Packages and Options

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Gratuity: 10 %

    GST (VAT) 2.5% (5% for Canadian Resident)

Dates Note:

Sun-Sat

Guests take part in daily ranch activities, which may include riding with your hosts to check cattle, participate in cattle drives, roundup, branding, fence mending and calving.

Guests are often amazed at how eager ranching neighbours are willing to help each other. For instance,  in the springtime Keith can often be seen arriving at the neighbours with a truckload of guests - the spring  is "branding" time and this activity always requires extra help to gather, corral, rope and hold cattle. While many guests choose to observe, others, with Keith's able mentoring can't wait to get their hands dirty.

After hours, guests often gather around the campfire or indoors in the family room, around the piano or TV and VCR. Stories are traded, experiences embellished and it is not uncommon for a song or two to be heard, as the Lane's entertain guests and encourage them to join in on a session or two. A library and board games are available also. Outside a cedar hot tub completes the picture of a great way to cool your heels before climbing into the rack for one of the best and well earned sleeps you have ever had.

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Lethbridge, South Alberta, -  Altitude: 929m - 

You can count on personalized service, gentle quality horses and a complete supply of tack. Riding boots are required; slickers are recommended. For camps in June and September long underwear and a hot water bottle are useful. Also, on camp trips bring a duffel bag to pack along; extra luggage can be stored at the ranch. Bug spray can be purchased in Alberta.

…  this list is only a guideline for you

Travel documents and Voucher

Flight tickets

Passport

Visa (check with your consulate)

RIDING GEAR

Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!)

Riding boots, waterproof with heels + full long chaps

Riding helmet  (recommended for all trips)

Riding gloves (2 pairs)

Hat (with chin strip and wide brim) for sun protection

Lightweight Rain coat or long riding slicker

PERSONAL CLOTHING

Jacket or sweater for cool evenings

Comfortable long sleeved Shirts/ T-shirts

Jeans

Shorts

Long Underwear, Warm Wooly Hat & Neck Warmer (For June & September Camps)

Pyjama

Bag for dirty clothes

Trekking boots/ comfortable shoes

Swimsuit (for showering in camp if you are modest)

For Camping trips:

Sleeping Bag rated down to thirty degrees (-2 C) at least (Are provided)

Ground Mat (Thermarest or foam mattress)

Towel and small bar of soap

Small water bottle

Pillow

Flashlight

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING

Personal Toiletries

Insect protection

Personal medications

Sore cream (for the emergency)

Sewing kit

Handkerchiefs

Camera and enough extra films and batteries

Belt pack

Address book and pen (for pictures postcards!)

Sun glasses with strap

Sun tan lotion and lip balm

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Accommodation is within the main ranch house Guest quarters are upstairs on a private floor. There are 2 spacious double bedrooms that share a bathroom; a third large bedroom, with ensuite abthroom, can accommodate 4 persons. Each room looks out and over the bold and beautiful landscape.
A cozy restored log cabin with private bath located not far from the main ranch house is the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. A queen bed, full bathroom, small fridge, table and chairs make this a perfect hideaway. Gazing past the cabin, views of gentle rolling hills, thickly carpeted in prairie grasses, span the horizon. Visitors are known to marvel at the vastness, the stark beauty, and the diversity of this land that appears surprisingly unaffected by civilization.

Meals:
Meals are always a highlight at the ranch. The ranch raised beef, fresh produce, and scrumptious home-made baking always keeps guests anticipating their next meal. Don't expect to diet here! Seems the fresh air, ranch activities, and different pace (relaxation) take the appetite to a new dimension.

**Sorry we do not cater to Vegans

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Tack:		western
Horses:		Registered Quarter, Quarter Cross, Paints, Appaloosa and mixed breeds
Pace:		6-8 hrs mostly walk and trot some canters Terrain is rough and hilly. Not for | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(3 out of 5)    Intermediate
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