British Columbia’s Premiere Horseback Riding Adventures

Book your 2025 adventure with Copper Cayuse Outfitters today and embark on an extraordinary backcountry experience on horseback.

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of British Columbia's rugged wilderness with Copper Cayuse Outfitters (CCO), nestled in the unceded territory of the Lil’wat and N’Quatqua people, part of the St’át’imc federation. We are honoured to share the languages, cultures, and histories of the original inhabitants of these lands.

Located in the stunning Sea-to-Sky Corridor, just two and a half hours from Vancouver Airports, CCO offers an array of guided horseback riding tours suitable for riders of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian seeking a true backcountry adventure or a beginner eager to explore horseback riding, we have the perfect experience for you.

Our modern eco-outfitting ensures a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable ride as our friendly and knowledgeable guides lead you through BC's wild backcountry. From multi-day expeditions to hourly trail rides, every journey with CCO promises an unforgettable adventure.

Rides operate annually from April to October. We limit our online bookings for rides to 6 riders but can accommodate larger groups upon request. If you have a larger group please call or email.


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Explore BC’s Backcountry

Book with Copper Cayuse Outfitters and experience British Columbia’s beautiful backcountry like never before. Under the guidance of our knowledgeable and friendly guides, you will climb steep and well-maintained mountain trails, through quiet forests to reach scenic viewpoints.

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Flexible Booking

We offer flexible booking options including:

  • cancellations are available up to 24hrs before your ride (and immediately if you are feeling unwell as long as we are notified)

  • rescheduling at any time for no extra charge

  • last-minute booking as late as 24hrs before the day and multi-day rides, and 2hrs before hourly rides*.

  • online self-editing via the link in your confirmation email

    *Subject to availability

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 Learn About Tenures + Land Use

Copper Cayuse Outfitters (CCO) is located within the unceded territory of the N’Quatqua and Lil’wat First  Nation and honors the language, culture and history of the St’át’imc Federation. Locally owned and operated, CCO’s backcountry adventures are conducted on 4000 hectares of crown land using tenures/ permits granted and monitored by the Ministry of Water, Land & Resource Stewardship, and Parks and Protected Areas Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. In addition, all tenures/permits are held jointly by the N’Quatqua First Nations and CCO and all activities fall within the definitions of Adventure Tourism (AT) and Commercial Recreation (CR).

Both N'Quatqua and CCO share a desire to strengthen our relationship with a goal of creating a partnership that not only benefits the community through sustainable tourism but also aligns with N'Quatqua's Vision, Values, and Mission. This collaboration will ensure that N'Quatqua can fully participate in and benefit from the growth of tourism on their traditional lands.

Together, CCO and N'Quatqua are exploring opportunities to develop more sustainable, guided horseback operations. This will contribute to revitalizing a horse culture on their lands, promoting a deeper connection to their heritage while offering enriching experiences for visitors. We are excited to continue building this partnership with N'Quatqua, working together to create a lasting and meaningful impact on the community and the land.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TENURES + LAND USE