Thanksgiving Ranch maintains 3000 acres of prime ranch land in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies where guests are welcomed and 1,600 cattle come to graze every summer.
The Ranch is known for western hospitality and some of the most magnificent mountain views in Western Canada. Against a spectacular backdrop, guests can enjoy the quiet comforts of a traditional family ranch, modern amenities, and a dazzling range of outdoor experiences. The Lodge at Thanksgiving Ranch has something for everyone to discover.
2018
Thanksgiving Ranch began welcoming guests.
2017
Castle Provincial Park was founded.
2014
The Crypt Lake Trail in Waterton National Park was rated by National Geographic as one of the World’s Most Thrilling Trails.
1998
Brad and Christi move to the ranch full time.
1991
The Oldman River Dam opened.
1981
Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump was named a World Heritage Site for its testimony of prehistoric life and the customs of the aboriginal people.
1979
Waterton became Canada's second biosphere reserve and the first Canadian national park to take part in this UNESCO program.
1975
Christi’s parents arrive in Canada and fall in love with Southern Alberta.
1927
The Prince of Wales Hotel opened in Glacier National Park.
1880s
The first official land surveys occurred in the Pincher Creek area.
