Echo Valley Ranch & Spa

Clinton, Rural British Columbia

Dove Lodge
Premium Room
Standard Room
Dining room
Communal Lounge
Premium Room
Dove Lodge
Premium Room
Standard Room
Dining room
Communal Lounge
Premium Room

The hotel

Surrounded by some of British Columbia's most spectacular scenery, including mountains and marshlands, deserts and forest. Echo Valley is one of Canada's premier guest ranches. Riders of all levels can improve their skills, tackling a variety of trails in the wilderness. These's also hiking, biking and swimming plus some all-important pampering in the spa! A scenic 6-hour drive from Vancouver, this ranch effortlessly combines exciting outdoor activities with a world-class spa facility. Dating back to 1908, all the old structures remain, including a log house and log shed, blending harmoniously with a wide range of recent additions. There’s an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, hot tub and disc golf course. The Thai-orientated spa offers a full range of facials, massages and beauty treatments, perfect for reviving you after a busy day trekking in the mountains! Although horse riding is the main activity, ring the changes with gold panning, 4x4 canyon tours, hiking, biking, swimming, whitewater rafting, bird watching and fly-fishing. At night, join in a cowboy cookout, listen to some native drumming and feast on gourmet food with Thai dishes a speciality!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Horse Riding
  • Golf
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Located in Clinton, in the mountains of beautiful British Columbia, approximately 6-hours northeast of Vancouver and 2.5 hours from Kamloops.

Hotel information

18 rooms. All with mini-bar and coffee-making machine. Lodge Rooms can be found in the Dove Lodge, the heart of the resort, where you will find the sundeck with views of the Cariboo Mountains, the living area and games room. Lodge Rooms have 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Full Board includes: Starting with dinner on day one and ending with breakfast on the last day (breakfast, buffet lunch, tea and dinner), a welcome glass of champagne. Use of all ranch facilities: large outdoor hot tub, sauna, swimming pool, fitness room, large games room with pool table, shuffleboard, darts, karaoke, large-screen video/satellite TV, fly-fishing on well stocked ponds, Ruesri datton lessons (type of yoga), unguided walks/hikes, cooking and nutrition tips, planned evening entertainment (slide presentations, dancing, native drumming and cowboy cookout), gratuities.

Premium Rooms in Lookout Lodge have 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, private balcony, mini-bar and coffee-making machine, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Dining area and open kitchen. Indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, hot tub. Disc golf course*. Thai-orientated spa*. Complimentary yoga. Activities including horse riding*, gold panning*, hiking, 4x4 canyon tours*, swimming, bird watching* and fly-fishing. Evening entertainment.

Minimum 2-night stay May–Jun and Sep–Oct

Minimum 3-night stay Jul–Aug

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: Please check with the host upon arrival at the lodge for the detailed daily itineraries, the Lodge operates a no-smoking policy in all the ranch buildings, maximum weight for riding is 90 kg, at wrangler's discretion, personal items such as rain gear, insect repellent, cowboy/riding boots or hard soled shoes, with heels (required for riding) should be brought along - hiking boots are not appropriate for riding, all guests will be required to sign a waiver of liability before participating in any actvity. Transportation to/from Vancouver NOT included.

Photo credit: Echo Valley Ranch and Spa

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic Getaway

May 13, 2019 HuangLeoC

My girlfriend and I visited here for our anniversary and it is one of the best resorts I have ever been to! We went horseback riding (while it was snowing - it was magical), had a Thai massage treatment, went for a bike ride through the woods, and walked the property with the farm animals (yes, they walk their pigs). Echo Valley Ranch is… Read more
My girlfriend and I visited here for our anniversary and it is one of the best resorts I have ever been to! We went horseback riding (while it was snowing - it was magical), had a Thai massage treatment, went for a bike ride through the woods, and walked the property with the farm animals (yes, they walk their pigs). Echo Valley Ranch is secluded and truly a getaway from the everyday hustle and bustle. Norm, Nan, and all of the staff are super friendly and treat you as part of the family. In addition, the mix of eastern and western influence provides a unique experience. I would recommend this place to anyone! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating It’s about average FOR PARADISE

May 11, 2019 filaollie Wheathampstead, United Kingdom

In case anything gets lost in translation, let me be clear Echo Valley is wonderful. We had the good fortune to spend 3 nights here in May during a tour of British Columbia. Norm and Nan, together with their lovely team welcome you into their home as honoured guests. Accommodation is excellent, we stayed in the lookout lodge. Meals are taken… Read more
In case anything gets lost in translation, let me be clear Echo Valley is wonderful. We had the good fortune to spend 3 nights here in May during a tour of British Columbia. Norm and Nan, together with their lovely team welcome you into their home as honoured guests. Accommodation is excellent, we stayed in the lookout lodge. Meals are taken in Dove Lodge the main house with Nan, Norm and the staff, generally with other guests unless like us you have the privilege of being the sole guests. The food is simply wonderful, 5 star food in a homely setting without the pretence of a fancy restaurant, thank you Patrick, Diane and all. The animals at Echo Valley are also valued members of the team, we played with the dogs, walked the pigs, rode the horses, thank you Anna & Ingrid. I also had a fly fishing lesson and well worth taking and then you can fish at your leisure and as often as you wish, thank you Darryl. We swam in a lovely pool, mountain biked and hiked. I think it is hard to explain just how good Echo Valley is, it is good for the heart, mind and soul. Only one negative, leaving, but as the sign says come back, and we will. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Relaxing resort

Jan 16, 2019 manlysue Brisbane, Australia

Stayed here as part of Canadian tour we booked, stayed in summer season. Very relaxing, horse riding, fishing, nature walks and day spa available. Several different accommodation styles available, we stayed in room with own en suite in the main pavilion up stairs comfortable for a 2 night stay. All meals were included in a communal dinning area… Read more
Stayed here as part of Canadian tour we booked, stayed in summer season. Very relaxing, horse riding, fishing, nature walks and day spa available. Several different accommodation styles available, we stayed in room with own en suite in the main pavilion up stairs comfortable for a 2 night stay. All meals were included in a communal dinning area of the main homestead. Owners were very pleasant and friendly atmosphere always. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Mom and daughter fantastic Birthday escape

Oct 27, 2018 Janet R Aberdyfi (Aberdovey), United Kingdom

This ranch is a truly amazing place to visit. Set in a stunning location away from the hustle and bustle, the facilities are lacking in nothing and are all first class. We had spa treatments in the most relaxing of spaces, had fun trying our hand at fly fishing and even managed a small horseback ride. The atmosphere at the lodge is very… Read more
This ranch is a truly amazing place to visit. Set in a stunning location away from the hustle and bustle, the facilities are lacking in nothing and are all first class. We had spa treatments in the most relaxing of spaces, had fun trying our hand at fly fishing and even managed a small horseback ride. The atmosphere at the lodge is very comgortable and cosy with friendly and helpful staff and the pets just added to the feeling of home fom home. We can’t recomend exho valley highly enough, a unique place. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing weekend

Oct 11, 2018 Troy G

It was a great place with amazing people who made our Wedding day as perfect as it could have been. Jodie and i would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped with make our special moment possible. We would like to thank the all the staff who helped us from meal, baggage to our wedding day. We would like to give a special thanks… Read more
It was a great place with amazing people who made our Wedding day as perfect as it could have been. Jodie and i would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped with make our special moment possible. We would like to thank the all the staff who helped us from meal, baggage to our wedding day. We would like to give a special thanks to Maria who went above and beyond with the smallest details which made for a memorable weekend. We will definitely be returning in the future and would recommend a stay there to everyone out there. Read less