Echo Valley Ranch encompasses a diverse landscape—from desert canyons to glaciers. Hike in the protected grasslands near the legendary Gang Ranch, one of British Columbia’s first cattle spreads, or climb to the top of the 7,460-foot Mount Bowman.

Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, Clinton, British Columbia. (800) 253-8831, evranch.com. From $395 per person. Photo courtesy of Echo Valley Ranch. This appeared in the January/February 2011 issue.  See more working ranches.