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Activities,

 
 

Below you'll find some links to activities and entertainment that you can enjoy in the Blaeberry Valley, Golden, and the surrounding area. If you need help in connecting to some of these activities or have any additional questions just let us know and we'll be happy to help.

 
 

 

 

The Buffalo,

 
 

Rocky Mountain Buffalo ranch is a working ranch. Our herd of buffalo (also called bison) live side by side with elk, wolf, and mountain lion, among other wild animals that winter on and pass through the ranch.

As a guest you get to get close and personal with these animals. You’ll be most impressed by “Chester” our 2400 lb. bull sire. He’s a character nobody forgets!

Calving season is in late spring, just about the time dandelion flowers are covering the pastures. The ranch hosts a yearly festival event around this time for the “Golden Spring to Life Festival”. It’s not unusual to catch a birth in process at this time of year, and it’s quite a joy to see those little buffalo running around when they figure out they have powerful little legs.

If you visit in the winter you’ll see an animal built for Canadian winters! With woolly winter coats, icicles hanging off their faces at times, and steamy breath it’s a whole different picture from summer but you’ll find it a testament to the hardiness of this ancient creature.

The ranch honors and respects the sacred connection the Native Americans had and still have with buffalo. Living with them and working with them has taught the Downey family a new level of respect and understanding. On an extended visit or through a passage of the harvest and sacrifice, one begins to scratch the surface of the relationship that existed hundreds of years ago in the native culture.

The buffalo became a species on the verge of extinction. When European settlers arrived in North America, somewhere between 60 and 125 million bison lived here. In 1889 approximately 1,000 bison remained. Conservation efforts have enabled the buffalo population to rebound to about 500,000 in National Parks and private herds. Buffalo ranches have contributed to a 35% yearly growth in population.

Their presence here on the ranch is a powerful gift. It speaks of the past and is a reminder to appreciate the present. Guests leave deeply touched by their spirit. There are plenty of buffalo stories to be shared around the campfire, and those that visit the ranch always leave with their own unique story.

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Public Buffalo Tours,

 
 

2007 Summer Private Tours by Appointment - Limited Availability


$150 per session


Tour Companies - Contact R.M.B. Ranch for pricing and bookings.


*Our regular buffalo meat customers and vacation rental guests have special no fee buffalo tour privileges.

 

Call 344-4779 locally or toll free 1-866-400-8400 for more information.

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Activities Around Golden,

 
 

Horseback Riding - Guided tours in the scenic Blaeberry Valley, just minutes from the ranch.

goldenwoodlodge.com/horseback.htm

Snowmobiling - Maps to local trails if your on your own;

www.go2rockies.com/businesses/snowmobileinfo.htm

Golden is the ultimate playground for snowmobiling families with a variety of trails for all levels. The Blaeberry Trail is just a few minutes to access from the Ranch.

The popular Quartz Creek area is located off the Trans-Canada Highway about 30 minutes west of Golden just 20 minutes from the Ranch.

The ranch guest house is ideal for families because while dad's may want to spend more time on the trails, the rest of the family can relax at the house, sit in the hot tub, watch movies, sled with the kids, see the buffalo.

We have plenty of room for parking your trailers securely and for 2006/07 season we'll have a covered shop space for you you to work on your sleds.

Golf and Country Club - Golfing with views of the Rockies and Purcell
mountain ranges! After your round of golf...you can step in to their restaurant and savor some of our buffalo.

www.golfgolden.com

Skiing and Snowboarding - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort ,Golden’s new
resort.

Winter: CNN.com and Travel & Leisure Magazine - Named Kicking Horse Mountain Resort the “best place to go powder skiing in the world!”

Summer : Eagles Eye Express Lunch includes a Gondola Ride to The Eagles Eye
restaurant at 7,700 feet elevation, with 360 degree views, lunch, and a Grizzly Habitat tour.

www.kickinghorseresort.com

White Water Rafting - Find out why they call this “Kicking Country”! Alpine Rafting Co. can guide you on the Kicking Horse river from introductory “family friendly” runs to the “Kicking Horse challenge”.

www.alpinerafting.com

Canyon Jet Safari - Jet boat tours on the Columbia River.

www.canyonjet.ca

Wolf Center -

Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center where you can see wolves and enjoy an educational interpretive tour.

www.northernlightswildlife.com

Sunrise Birding Tours -

Our friend Bob Ferguson has joined forces with 7 Canyons Adventures to offer birdwatching tours for visitors to the Columbia Valley, one of the best birding locations in all of British Columbia.
 
Featured habitats include the Columbia Wetlands, an internationally important site (designated under the Ramsar Convention) for migratory birds.   This site comprises more than 26,000 hectares of pond, marsh and floodplain habitats along a 200-km stretch of the Columbia River.
 
For a bird checklist, tour information, and other details about our birding tours, please visit:

www.wetlandswildlife.ca/packages/sunrise-birding-tours/

 

Cross Country Skiing -

www.goldennordicclub.ca

Mountain Biking - The Golden area has a lot to offer...take your pick of trails for the adrenaline junkie or the cruiser..

www.trails.com/activity.asp?area=15078

Fairmont Hot springs -

www.fairmontresort.com

Radium Hot springs -

www.radiumhotsprings.com

Summer “Lakes Tour” - That’s what we call a highly recommended day tour we
like to send our guests on. You’ll get to experience some classic Canadian
Rockies lakes. We encourage our guests to wake up early and head over to
famous Lake Louise before the crowds arrive....then wander a few minutes
drive to Moraine Lake, hike a bit then go down to the cafe. Grab a cup of
coffee and a muffin then head over to Emerald Lake for a walk and photo’s.
There you can have lunch at Cilantro Cafe, or the Emerald Lake Lodge, or
drive a few minutes into Field...a little historic Canadian railway town and
have lunch at The Truffle Pig Cafe!

National Parks - We are surrounded by National and Provincial Parks so you
can take your pick. The “lakes tour” above takes you into Yoho National
Park. On a separate day we recommend continuing on to Banff and Jasper
Parks. Pick up a guide at the parks entrance and form a plan that fits your
family. Banff is 1 1/2 hours away.

www.canadianrockies.net

Fishing Guides - Kinbasket Adventures guides you on trips to scenic lakes and challenging streams of the Rocky and Purcell Mountains for Rainbow Trout, Eastern Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Bull Trout, Rocky Mountain Whitefish, and Burbot.

www.mistaya.com/kinbasket/

Backcountry Lodge - If your looking for a winter escape to a remote
location, we recommend Sentry Mountain Lodge, accessible only by helicopter.

www.sentrymountainlodge.com

Heli-skiing and Heli-hiking - Great Canadian Heli-Skiing (and hiking!) has been leading heli-skiing adventures in our area for the past 15 years. They strive to preserve the excitement and adventure of the past by exploring the mountains in small groups allowing each person to find their little piece of nature whether that is an epic moment of bottomless powder or an inspiring view of Canada's vast wilderness.

www.canadianheli-skiing.com

 

 

 

 

 
 

Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch hosted the annual festival event for 2005.

Join us for pony rides, buffalo tours, live music, games, a crafts faire, art, entertainment, Rotary BBQ, and more!

www.springtolife.ca

 
 

 

 

 

Dining,

 
 

Ready to taste some Gourmet Natural Buffalo? As a private guest staying at our vacation rental you can buy buffalo meat direct from us to throw on the BBQ or wander out to some of our local restaurants and lodges listed below serving our Rocky Mountain Buffalo.

 

In Golden...

Eleven 22 - Looking for delicious variety and hard choices? Head to Eleven 22. Try Conan’s sesame garlic buffalo ribs and find something to write home about!

Kicking Horse Grill - An international cuisine restaurant, situated on the banks of the Kicking Horse River in a unique burled log building. Rumors out... they are getting famous for their secret recipe buffalo ribs!

www.thekickinghorsegrill.ca

Taps - Casual dining. A great place to grab a buffalo burger and a beer!

The Eagles Eye - Located at the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Canada's most Elevated Dining Experience at 7,700 feet above sea level and a 360° view. Try rocky mountain buffalo carpaccio or aged rocky mountain buffalo rib eye butter braised cipollini goat cheese whipped potato, zinfandel jus.

www.kickinghorseresort.com/winter/default.htm 


Out of town..

Truffle Pigs Cafe - A 40 minute scenic drive to Field BC. A unique dining experience in this “funky bistro” with alot of character!

www.trufflepigs.com

Heather Mountain Lodge - Buffalo Tenderloin and fine wine....ummm can’t ask for more.

www.heathermountainlodge.com/hml/the_lodge.htm#dining

Sentry Mountain Lodge - Chef’s that play with different buffalo cuts. After a day of back country skiing, a hearty buffalo roast hits the spot!

 
 

 

 

 

Rocky Mountain Buffalo Co,

 
 

As we worked with buffalo a natural progression took place where we could first learn to feed our family what we considered to be sacred meat, then offer this to others as well. Rocky Mountain Buffalo Company offers you delicious 100% naturally raised buffalo meat. To learn more about our journey in that endeavor, to learn more about buffalo meat and it's high nutritional ratings, and to read testimonials, please go to our website www.rockymountainbuffalo.com

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