WESTERN RIDING CAMP FOR GIRLS AND BOYS

Bates Bar J Ranch is a Western Riding Camp and year-round working ranch located in the foothills of the Rockies, 64KM Northwest of Calgary, Alberta.

Covering 3000 acres, the ranch is nestled in a beautiful valley where Grease Creek flows into the Little Red Deer River.

The ranch has registered Paints, Percherons and Quarter horses as well as the usual farm pets plus a resident herd of not so wild mule deer.

The ranch is tucked into the foothills away from public roads and traffic. You can hike or ride for miles through the open valleys, ford rivers, climb hills, and stop at pure fresh springs for a refreshing drink.

The lodge has a modern kitchen, dining room, two large sitting rooms, one with a stone fireplace. Bedrooms and dormitories can accommodate approximately 80 guests. A balcony across the front of the lodge overlooks the river.

We have added a 2000 square ft. recreation center near the lodge. This is ideal for group activities such as dances, games and band practices to name a few.

Our Western Riding Camp has been providing an adventurous outdoors experience to youngsters for over 40 years. We look forward to sharing our love of horses and the beauty of the natural outdoors with our young campers.