Winter in Ontario offers an incredible opportunity to slow down and enjoy the season in a way that feels both timeless and magical.
One of the best ways to embrace the winter wonderland is with a classic horse-drawn sleigh ride. Imagine gliding through snow-covered trails, surrounded by towering trees and crisp air, as a team of powerful horses pulls your sleigh through the landscape.
Whether you're celebrating the holidays with family or looking for a peaceful escape into nature, these sleigh rides offer a unique way to experience the beauty of the season. Perfect for anyone looking to create lasting memories, a winter sleigh ride in Ontario is an unforgettable way to experience the magic of snow season.
Back of Beyond Equine Centre: Huntsville, ON
Embark on a private family adventure at Back of Beyond Equine Centre in Huntsville, where you'll meet the resident horses and ponies and hear their unique stories. Then, cozy up under blankets in a classic red sleigh and glide through a magical winter wonderland along private woodland trails. Finish your sleigh ride by a crackling campfire, warming up with hot chocolate and marshmallows. The sleigh ride lasts about 35 minutes, with the full experience taking approximately 1 hour. Pets are welcome!
Evergreen Hill Farm: Port Dover, ON
Ride in a two-horse open sleigh (complete with sleigh bells!) at Evergreen Hill Farm in Port Dover. The farm’s Belgian horses will pull you along the snow-covered trails, as you sit all nestled and warm beneath a cozy blanket and atop a bale of hay. You’ll cover a lot of ground during this impressive winter sleigh ride, including open fields, woodland trails, and the vast expanse of the entire property.
Gammondale Farm Family Fun: Slate River Valley, ON
The old-fashioned sleigh rides at Gammondale Farm Family Fun are courtesy of two beautiful black Percheron horses, known to owners Sue and Gerry Gammond as their gentle giants. The farm is located at the foot of Candy Mountain in the Slate River Valley, near Thunder Bay, so the view is spectacular no matter where you are on the fields of the property. They can take groups of 15 here or you can book a romantic evening ride for you and that special someone. You’ll have a chance to warm up in the cozy Log House and enjoy unlimited hot chocolate, tea, and coffee. You can even visit the farm animals and play outdoors during your time here; sleds, magic carpets, snowshoes and cross-country skis are all welcome.
Dual Acres Horse-Drawn Sleigh & Wagon Rides: Shallow Lake, ON
The DeVries family farm, Dual Acres Horse-Drawn Sleigh & Wagon Rides, in Shallow Lake and Keppel Township, Ontario welcomes visitors to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors in the company of their loved ones. Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride through one of the most beautiful woodlots in Georgian Bluffs. After your ride, guests are encouraged to linger a little; you can stay on a bit to warm up with a steaming cup of hot chocolate and sit around their big wood stove in the shack.
Wagonwheen Ranch: Val Therese, ON
Located just 20 minutes north of Sudbury in Val Therese, Wagonwheel Ranch brings winter to life with horse-drawn sleigh rides, cozy bonfires, and delicious seasonal treats. December features festive Christmas-themed rides through forest trails, while March Break offers daily maple taffy sleigh rides. Families can also enjoy a petting zoo and pony rides, making it the perfect destination for kids.
Wherever you’re headed in Ontario this winter, see if you can arrange for a special excursion and book your very own sleigh ride for an unforgettable adventure.
