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Experience 5 Star Wilderness Vacations

Set in the remote wilderness of southwestern British Columbia, Canada, Chilcotin Holidays Guest Ranch lies in the very heart of the south Chilcotin Mountains – the true western and ultimate frontier.

Escape on one of our all-inclusive guided wilderness trips to God’s own country, where the mountain peaks kiss the sky, the sun overhead guides the intrepid traveler and where time is freely abandoned.

Saddle up for an authentic Western Mountain Dude Ranch experience with our Guest Ranch stays. On this ideal family vacation, enjoy horseback trail riding, authentic western hospitality, sing-a-longs by the campfire and endless activity options, such as wildlife viewing, fishing, horse-shoe throwing, target shooting and more.

Our camp based Horse Pack Trips (Level I, II and III) takes the novice to expert rider deeper into the backcountry. Your guided multi-day equestrian vacation sees you traversing wide U-shaped valleys and through open meadows, covered with a mosaic of wildflowers.
 
Here in the south Chilcotin Mountains, the Big Game still rein. It is home to some of the most spectacular and unique Canadian wildlife – ideal for Wildlife Viewing. On a guided Big Game Safari, witness the Grizzly Bear, Mountain goat, Canadian moose, Californian Big Horn sheep, Mule deer and Black bear at prime times and prime locations.

Our Grizzly Viewing safaris give you the opportunity to witness these amazing bears and be involved in our Grizzly research and studies. These guided photographic safaris and nature tours are by horseback or vehicle.

In winter, get the heart pounding, stalking two of the most elusive predators in North America on our Winter Predator Viewing Safaris. Stalk the Mountain lion by searching the freshly fallen snow for tracks or follow the stealthy Timber wolf along frozen lakes on his predatory stalk for Mule deer and moose.

Discover BC’s mountains on foot with a guided multi-day alpine hiking experience and wilderness trekking tour. Choose from a Ranch based trip or a hut-to-hut based horse pack supported adventure. Walk through secluded alpine basins, scramble mountain divides and hike the lofty ridge tops.

Try fly-fishing and spin casting in our remote mountain freshwater lakes, rivers, ponds and streams. On a guided Fly-Fishing vacation at our BC Fishing Lodge and Resort, fish for wild Rainbow trout, Brook trout, Dolly Varden and Kokanee, with opportunities for awesome freshwater trophy trout fishing. All fishing trips are guided by an experienced Licensed Angling Guide.

For those looking to become a professional wilderness guide, or for those just wanting a holiday with a difference, enroll in our Wilderness Guide Training Programs, including: Horseback Wilderness Guide, Hike Guide, Angling Guide, Wildlife Guide, Adventure Tourism and Wilderness Survival Skills training programs.

As the Canadian Wilderness Tourism Training Center all our Horse Based Guide Programs blend perfectly with our Wilderness Lodge Tourism Management Training Program which includes housekeeping, kitchen, office, accounts, marketing, sales and lodge management.

Explore the south Chilcotin Mountains on two wheels with a guided backcountry Mountain Bike Tour. Located only 2 hours drive from Whistler; our multi-day cycling vacations are some of the best wilderness mountain biking in BC, Canada. Choose adventures based out of our Guest Ranch or Alpine Camps. Camp based trips are all horse pack assisted, so we take care of transporting all your gear to the base camp.

Cure the winter blues with our Winter Ranch Adventures featuring backcountry snowmobiling, cross country and telemark skiing, sleigh rides and winter horse rides – or, perhaps just lazing by the fire.

You haven’t experienced snowmobiling like this! Our guided multi-day backcountry snowmobiling tours takes you through some of the most remote mountains areas. For the adventurer and more advanced, experience the rare thrill of riding to the top of a mountain and exploring the alpine.  Discover one of the best kept secrets in BC, Canada.

Canada and BC are renowned for its excellent conditions for skiing. At Chilcotin Holidays, winter brings these perfect conditions: clear skies, sunny weather and fresh snow.  Our Skiing adventures include Guided Backcountry skiing, Nordic and telemark and Cross-country skiing. Choose Skiing vacations based out of our Guest Ranch with Ski in and out accommodation, or for the advanced, choose a Hut-to-Hut skiing experience.

Step back in time to the days of pioneer towns and western frontier with our Wilderness Bus Tours. You will travel historic highways along famous rivers, observe wildlife, nesting osprey and native traditional fishing.

Chilcotin Holidays licensed guide territory encompasses the sunny south Chilcotin Cariboo Mountains of British Columbia Canada, the Chilcotin Mountains Spruce Lake Park, and Big Creek Park. We are just a 4½ hour drive north of Vancouver, 2 hours north of Whistler, and 20 minutes from Gold Bridge.

Shuttle bus transportation to the Ranch is available for your convenience with our Chilcotin Express. Leave the driving to us and enjoy the scenery and don’t worry about directions. We transport clients between Vancouver and our Ranch via the scenic Sea-To-Sky Highway or the Fraser Canyon.

Plan to stay at our Guest Ranch when you visit BC for the upcoming 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in Whistler-Blackcomb. See BC’s true wilderness and explore the finest that Canada has to offer. Chalet rentals are available.

Why not make the most of your trip to our part of the world with our recommended add-on trips, including white water rafting, river boat tours, stays at Whistler-Blackcomb, scenic rail tours, Heli-skiing, Salmon and Sturgeon fishing and Scenic Plane charters.

Our wilderness travel adventures are based from our guest ranch and alpine camps that include Spruce Lake, Taseko, Big Creek, Tyaughton, Eldorado, Card Table, Castle Peak, Mount Sheba, Slim and Leckie Creek, the Shulaps, McGillivray, Lorna Lake and Tyax Creek.

Like what you see? Then, take a look at our job opportunities page for employment as wranglers, wilderness guides, instructors, ranch hands, ranch managers, office staff and cooks.