Horse back riding may actually be the exact exercise you need. It works your core, balances well as tones your muscles, and the best part of course - it's so much fun!
There's no need to gallop or ride like a cowboy, you can simply go on a trail ride to explore Ontario's beautiful natural scenery while riding a horse in a relaxing environment.
Are you planning your weekend itinerary? Perhaps you should switch up activities and hit up the trails. Here's a list of 12 beautiful places to go horseback riding in Ontario:
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1. HorsePlay Niagara // 11061 Ellsworth Rd N, Port Colborne.
Prices vary based on type of adventure and length of trip.
Travel time: 1 hr 40 min.
2. Pathways on Pleasure Valley // 2499 Brock Rd, Uxbridge.
Prices vary based on type of adventure and length of trip.
Travel time: 1 hr
3. Highland Wilderness Tours //
Prices vary based on type of adventure and length of trip.
1 hour: $50.00 per person + tax
2 hours: $80.00 per person +tax
3 hours: $100.00 per person + tax
All day ( 5-6 hrs): $200.00 per person + tax
Travel time: 3 hrs
4. The Ranch // 2401 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Oakville.
1 hr: $42.00 per person
Travel time: 50 min
5. Niagara Riding Stables // 471 Warner Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Trail ride schedule: 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm
50 minutes : $50.00
Travel time: 1 hr 50 min
6. Adventure Stables // 303 Hay Creek Rd, Whitney.
Prices vary based on type of adventure and length of trip.
Travel time: 3 hrs 35 min
7. Honora Bay Riding Stable // 299 Honora Bay Rd, RR#1 Little Current.
Prices vary based on type of adventure and length of trip.
Travel time: 5 hours
Photo cred - Fallbrook Trail Ranch
8. Fallbrook Trail Ranch // 14097 9 Line, Georgetown
Prices vary based on type of adventure and length of trip.
Travel time: 1 hr
9. Horse Country Campground // 503 Rafting Rd, Foresters Falls.
Prices vary based on packages.
Travel time: 4 hrs 40 min
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10. Highview Farms & Equestrian // 1841-1899 Sandhill Rd, Waubaushene
Trail Rides $50.00/ 1 hour ( HST included)
Pony Rides: $30.00/ half hour (HST Included)
Romantic Ride: $175.00/Approx. 2hrs
Travel time: 1 hr 40 min
11. Von Doelers Ranch // 1286 Von Doeler Rd, Rutherglen
Prices vary based on packages.
Travel time: 4 hrs
12. South Algonquin Trails // Elephant Lake Rd, Harcourt
1/2 hr ride - $40.00 per person
1 hr ride - $60.00 per person
2 hr ride - $100.00 person
3 hr ride - $130 per person
4 hr ride - $160 per person
Travel time: 3 hrs