The Big Bar Guest Ranch was originally the O.K. Ranching Co. Ltd that was created in 1933 by George S Harrison and Harry Marriott. The main house, now known as the Harrison House, was built in 1963 and is still standing. They sold the ranch in the 1950's to the Squerrey family who then also sold the ranch to caretaker Brian Gunn in 1989.

Brian Gunn and his wife Kathleen, then began working to turn the cattle ranch into a guest ranch with the making of the Sagebrush Inn, two additional cabins, and four tipi's. Again in 1997, the ranch was sold to Anne Freeman who in 10 years sold it to the now current owners Else Marie and Kresten Vestergaard.http://www.bigbarranch.com/history.html

This guest ranch was created for people who wanted to experience the cowboy lifestyle or to simply escape to a quiet beautiful ranch.http://www.bigbarranch.com/history.html Each employee is picked for not only their talents but their family camaraderie personalities that makes guests really part of the Big Bar Ranch family. http://www.bigbarranch.com/goal.htmlThey have also expanded to this original idea to now include leader training and team building for business group guests.http://www.bigbarranch.com/staff.html

Big Bar Guest Ranch offers 7 different packages. All require a deposit of 20% or $200, based on which is greater. Visa, Master Card, debit and cash are accepted methods of payment. Tax and tips are not included in the prices. Tips are left up to the guest's decision.http://www.bigbarranch.com/deposit.html

You may also request your own cabin that sleep up to 6 people max, except for the coyote lodge which can sleep up to 12. The tipi's sleep up to 4. Call for availability and prices which go up during the busy season which are May 1st to October 31st. Holidays include: Christmas, New Years, Valentines Day, Easter and Spring Break. RV's and tents are welcomed but there are no hook ups available for the RV. Individual prices for rooms, meals, and rides are available. Group rates and programs are also available for schools, businesses, weddings, and reunions.

All of these prices are based on rooms at the Sagebrush Inn and include meals and horseback riding, unless other wise noted. Adults are 18+, youth 12-17, and children 4-11 years old.

Rest and Relaxation, (no Horseback Riding), for 4 days/3 nights is Adult $360.00, Youth $243, Children $225.00.

Taste of the Trail, 4 Days/3 nights, Adult $580.00, Youth $463, Children $445. This includes a 2 hour horse ride each day.

Wrangler Trail, Adult $690.00, Youth $573.00, Children $555.00. This offers guests the opportunity to work with the wranglers out with the cariboo. Guests will spend all day out riding, returning for lunch and supper.

Discovery Ride: 5 days/4 nights Adult $940.00, Youth $784.00, Children $760.00. This package is much like the wrangling package but spends more emphasis on exploring the landscape. Rides are typically around 5 hours each day.

Frontier Ride: 5 days/4 nights, Adult $980.00, Youth $824.00, Children $800.00. This involves all day rides out on the ranch property exploring the wilderness with a guide.

Camp Ride: Staying in a Base Camp. A minimum of 4 riders is needed, a full refund will be given if they don't meet that amount. Adults and youths only, no children will be allowed. Per person: $925.This includes 2 nights in Sagebrush Inn, 2 nights at the base camp, all meals, tents, sleeping bags, horses, guide and entertainment.Taxes are extra. Age restriction: Ages 12 plus. Dates very every year.

7 day Wilderness Ride: Staying in a Base Camp. A minimum of 4 riders is needed, if not then a full refund will be given. Adults and youths only, no children will be allowed. Sagebrush Inn: Adult $1730.75, Youth $1526.05. Cabin: Adult 1822.75, Youth 1572.05. Tipi: Adult 1652.55, Youth 1388.00. These are only held on certain days, so dates must be confirmed upon booking. Prices are per person. This is for more experienced riders spending 6+ hours riding on more difficult terrain.

Pack Trips: 6 days/5 nights A minimum of 4 riders needed for trip not to be canceled. Adults and Youths only, no children will be allowed. Per Person $1,384.00, Youth $1,038.00, Youth stay for free in the Tipi’s. Dates vary so call for availability. This trip includes camping out in the wilderness with a guide. http://www.bigbarranch.com/taste_of_trail.htmlhttp://www.bigbarranch.com/rates.html

Occasional special discounts are available during adult only weekends $196.00/person in double rooms at The Sagebrush Inn and cowgirl only weekends $176.00/person in double rooms at The Sagebrush Inn. Dates vary each year. Call for availability and dates.http://www.bigbarranch.com/spec_offers.html

All meals are served buffet style and are served at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast,12:30 p.m. for lunch, and 6:00 p.m. for dinner, and the bar opens with drinks and appetizers at 5:00 p.m. A bell rings each time before it is served to let guests know it's time to eat.http://www.bigbarranch.com/Weekly_Program.html

Pets are allowed in cabin and camping commendations only, guests must inform staff prior to arrival that they will be bring a pet. They must be leashed and kept at the cabins. They are not allowed to come on the trail rides.http://www.bigbarranch.com/pet.html Shuttle service is available from Greyhound Bus depot in Clinton, Kamloops, Williams Lake, or Vancouver for an additional fee.http://www.bigbarranch.com/shuttle_service.html All dining room, indoor recreation facilities and guest rooms are smoke free.http://www.bigbarranch.com/smoking.html

In general it is recommend that guests bring: riding boots/hiking boots, rain slicker/jacket, jeans, long-sleeved shirt, clothes that can be layered, sweater/sweatshirt, swimsuit/towel, t-shirts, shorts, undergarments/PJ’s, toiletries/medication, camera/film, binoculars, water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, flashlight, and a hat. During winter months bring warm clothes to layer, gloves (several pairs), winter jacket/snow suit, scarf/hat, warm boots, and plenty of socks.http://www.bigbarranch.com/bring.html

There are many other activities available at the ranch other than horse riding. Summer activities include tournaments (horseshoe, volley ball, archery, target shooting), campfire entertainment (cowboy songs, poetry), "Branding" get a Big Bar Guest Ranch brand on your back pocket, roping, billard, fussball, ping pong etc., guided wildlife watching, tour to Fraser River, tour to Jesmond Look Out, horse grooming, tack lessons, canoeing, fishing, gold panning, candle light dinners, sunset hike, gymkana arena games, and steak BBQ.http://www.bigbarranch.com/Weekly_Program.html/<ref> Winter activities provided include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, and ice fishing.<ref>http://www.bigbarranch.com/winter.html