Our love of animals and enjoyment of the outdoors is what brought Maple Valley Ranch into existence. Over the years we’ve met thousands of families looking to better connect with the natural environment, who have enjoyed an adventure at our facilities.
Whether you and your friends or the family have a need for speed, and want to experience the freedom and thrill that comes from being behind the wheel of a dune buggy, or are looking for a more relaxing horse riding trot, we’ve got something for you.
Come visit us this summer at Maple Valley Ranch for a Simcoe county outdoor adventure you’re sure to remember!
Come visit Maple Valley Ranch, just 15 minutes from Bracebridge and 10 from Port Carling, in beautiful Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.
We offer Trail rides, beginner lessons, and horse boarding as well as cabin rental and visits with our animals.
We are situated in a beautiful valley on Beatrice Town Line Rd. with 60 acres of rolling pastures, mixed bush, and many rock ridges.
We have several trails to explore on foot or horseback, enjoy the "Trillium Trail" in the early spring and see a magnificent display of burgundy and white trilliums.
Also the "Look Out Trail" offers fabulous views of our valley, which is located at the highest point of our property.
We also rent rustic cabins, get back to nature and spend a day, weekend or week in one of our down to earth cabins. They are fully furnished, no power or modern conveniences, insulated and each has its own wood stove.
Horseback Riding
Enjoy Horseback riding through private woodland trails. You will be matched with your horse according to
your size and experience. You will have a quick introduction and then set off onto the trails. Helmets are provided and MUST be worn. Reservations are required.
Recommended clothing / Items to bring:
- Completely enclosed shoes (eg.hikers, running shoes) and long pants MUST be worn.
- Bug spray and sunscreen are advised.
The **Minimum age for this experience is 9, helmets are provided and must be worn.
Tour Times
Wednesdays through Sundays - April through November
1 hour experience - 9:30am, 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm
2-hour experience - 4 pm
Pricing
- 1 hour Horseback Trail Riding Experience $55/ person
- 2 hour Horseback Trail Riding Experience $90/person
Group Discounts (1-hour experiences only)
- 4 or more riders $35/ person
**Group riders all must be part of the same group in the same time slot
Off Road Dune Buggies
Experience the fun and excitement of Ontario's only Dune Buggy Adventure! You'll go off-road through fields and woodland trails.
Your adventure will begin with an orientation including instruction on how to operate your Dune Buggy
followed by a practice period. From there it's off to the trails (you'll have the option to go 'muddy' or 'not so muddy'...we recommend you go muddy!) where the fun really gets going! There'll be places where you'll be testing your driving skills to the limit as you try to squeeze between trees and over rocks.
Small groups up to a maximum of 4 people can sign up for a single time slot.
Helmets are provided and MUST be worn. Reservations are required.
*Please note that the go muddy option is only available on the two-hour experience, and is subject to trail conditions and weather.
Recommended Clothing/Items to bring:
- Fully enclosed shoes are mandatory, bug spray, sunscreen.
*Please note that you must be 16 with a valid G1 driver's license or 18 years of age to drive a dune buggy. We may ask for proof of a driver's license or age. The minimum age for a passenger is 7 years old. All experiences are guided. Prices subject to change without notice
Tour Times
July & August | Wednesday - Sunday
1 hour adventures - 9:30am - 10:30am, 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
2 hour adventure - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Pricing
- 1-hour experience - $150/buggy
- 2-hour experience - $250/buggy
