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THE EXPERIENCE
Where Every Moment Tells a Story
Brewster’s Kananaskis Guest Ranch sits on the Bow River about 30 minutes east of Banff, with Canmore and Lake Louise within easy reach. It began as the Brewster family homestead in the 1880s and opened to guests in 1923, when Missy Bagley Brewster commissioned the ranch’s Big House to give visitors a taste of ranch life; over the years the guest book has included the Disney, Eaton and Woodward families.
The ranch is known for its riding, and especially for long-distance backcountry rides into the Rockies, with sleeping cabins at its backcountry camps. Rafting, canoeing, hiking and golf on the ranch’s own course round out a stay, which makes it an easy add-on to a Banff trip.
Guests stay in modern rooms in chalets and cabins, or book the historic Big House, which sleeps ten in four bedrooms and has a wraparound verandah over the river. Calgary International is the nearest major airport. Ask the ranch for current rates and packages.
Price Range
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Accommodations
Cabins, Lodge rooms, Private homes
Riding Level
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Seasons
Summer
ADVENTURES AWAIT
Activities & Experiences
Canoeing
Golf
Hiking
Horseback riding
Whitewater rafting
Wilderness adventures
COMFORT & CARE
Amenities
- Creek access
- Golf course
Questions about Brewster's Kananaskis Guest Ranch
How far is Brewster's Kananaskis Guest Ranch from Banff?
About 30 minutes east of Banff, on the Bow River.
How old is Brewster's Kananaskis Guest Ranch?
It began as the Brewster family homestead in the 1880s and opened to guests in 1923.
Does Brewster's offer backcountry rides?
Yes. The ranch specializes in long-distance backcountry rides, with sleeping cabins at its camps.
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