Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch – British Columbia, Canada
Images of Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch – British Columbia, Canada, taken in August 2025.
Our Caravan visited the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch near Golden, BC, a working buffalo and guest ranch owned by Leo Downey. Leo explained the workings of the ranch and the details behind the current herd which includes its leader, Chester Jr., offspring of the herds first leader of 15 years, Chester. Leo also gave us information about the tendencies of buffalo and a herd as well as a demonstration of how to start a fire as the First Nation People have done throughout their history.
Tour sign to the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Owner Leo Downey briefs the group about the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Buffalo on the working Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Chester Jr., herd leader, leads the way at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Chester Jr. at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Feeding Chester Jr. at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Buffalo in the herd at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Owner Leo Downey steps into the pasture with Chester Jr. at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Chester Jr. takes a dirt bath at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Closeup of Chester Jr. at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
View of the pasture at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Chester Jr. in a field at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Skull of Chester, original herd leader, at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Buffalo at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
The herd at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Ranch setting at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Owner Leo Downey demonstrates how to start a fire at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Leo Downey demonstrates how to start a fire at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Smoke appears at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
Leo Downey starts a fire at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch