Since 1966, our specialty has been western horseback riding on our beautiful 220 acre property, featuring trails through old growth forest, brush areas, and open meadows in the Dingman Creek valley. Circle R is family owned and operated and is also a year-round outdoor recreation centre for youth, families, schools and organizations.

Residence campers enjoy the wide variety of programs available at Circle R Ranch. Additionally, overnight trips on our 220 acre site, evening programs such as all-camp wide games, individual choice interest sessions, campfires, skit nights. Residence campers can earn a variety of awards, including the Kind Camper Animal Care Award, Archery levels, and Master Kayaker! Campers are placed in groups of eight according to age and grade and have their own counsellors who live with them. The overall ratio of campers to staff in Residence camp is 2:1.

Circle R Ranch facilities include a spacious, two-story main lodge, newly renovated showers and bathrooms, a crafts centre, horse corrals, and a number of smaller buildings. Outdoor program areas are located in the woods and fields throughout the site, including our very own spring-fed pond for boating and swimming.

We serve three well balanced family-style meals each day, including vegetarian alternatives, with a snack before bedtime. A salad bar or breakfast buffet table is offered at every meal, with fresh fruit, milk, juice and other nutritious items.

Residence campers ride every day, morning or afternoon, with options for additional horsemanship sessions. Circle R has created a progressive riding levels awards system, whereby campers are encouraged to challenge themselves and increase their skills and knowledge. New campers who have little or no riding experience as well as returning campers have appropriate opportunities to build upon their skills and past experiences.