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Homeplace Ranch is nestled in the Priddis
foothills and mountain area, a Sarcee and Stoney Indian
territory of the past that was and still remains cattle and
horse country. Your stay at Homeplace Ranch will let you ride
these rugged areas, venturing along lands the Indians called "Paradise."
A year-round working ranch, The Homeplace,
in the Rocky Mountain foothills, is 25 miles southwest of
Calgary. Bordered by ranches and the Kananaskis Forest
Reserve, the ranch offers an abundance of wildlife, including
deer, elk, moose, beaver, grouse and other wild birds as well
as native flowers and trees. Make sure to bring your camera!
You will truly feel at home at the home
lodge, offering private rooms with private baths. Evenings are
often spent around a warm campfire. On colder nights, the cozy
living room provides comfort with a wood-burning stove and
fireplace.
Each day, guests are treated to some of the
best ranch-style cooking around. With all meals provided, you
are advised to pack an appetite for your stay! Hearty,
family-style meals, are enjoyed by both staff and guests
eating together ...a great time to hear about ranch stories.
Dances, ball games, and barbecues were as
important to early ranch life as hard work and riding, and
they still are today. Share them with the staff during your
stay. You may get involved by packing or saddling a horse,
building a corral, or attending a local dance. After a
fulfilling day on the dude ranch, sink into the Homeplace's
outdoor Jacuzzi and feel any tension drain away.
Your hosts, Mac and Jayne Makenny, truly
hope you will share a Canadian cowboy holiday with them at
their guest ranch. They have been in the guide and outfitting
business for a number of years and enjoy helping their guests
understand a way of life for which Southern Alberta is known.
Every week, a limited number of people can share the
traditions, heritage, recreation, and natural beauty that make
up their unique lifestyle at Homeplace Ranch. |
Homeplace Ranch is filled with activity
for the entire family, from routine ranching and riding to
events and excursions in the city of Calgary. Guests may spend
as much or as little time on horseback as they desire. You may
ride for a full or half day, or take a car trip to Banff,
Spruce Meadows, or the Glenbow Museum and Heritage Park, using
the Ranch as your home base. Grab your fishing rod for a walk
along the creek or a visit to the nearby lakes as you cast for
grayling, brookies, and rainbow trout. When the snow falls,
you can cross-country ski at the ranch, with dogsledding,
snowboarding, downhill skiing, skating, and snowmobiling
available nearby. Those who long for a bit of city life can
travel to Calgary for shopping, dining, and nightlife. For
something a little different, take in a polo game.
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