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RCMP Musical Ride in Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland in 2026

July 31, 2018

The RCMP Musical Ride is a performance by Royal Canadian Mounted Police on horseback. They visit the Vancouver region every three or so years.

The team of riders tours Canada, visiting a different region each year. In 2026 they perform in both British Columbia and Ontario. BC destinations include Abbotsford (for the Abbotsford Agrifair) and Maple Ridge.

This article contains information about the following:

Lower Mainland RCMP Musical Ride Shows

The RCMP Musical Ride is a fabulous event with multiple shows in the Lower Mainland. If you like horses, want photos of Mounties in their red uniforms and are looking for affordable family-friendly entertainment, then these are shows you won’t want to miss!

About the RCMP Musical Ride

Every year the RCMP Musical Ride and its troop of 32 scarlet-uniformed officers entertain audiences in four dozen or so cities across the country.

Shows involve the Mounties riding in formation around a ring, weaving in and out between one another, and doing intricate riding-coordination tricks. They don’t jump through hoops, stand on their horses or do wild acrobatics; rather, they ride around in majestic and very well-timed formation. It’s impressive.

There is usually pre-show entertainment at the events too including a K9 police dog demonstration and some kind of humorous family-friendly act. Also, audience members are normally permitted to enter the ring to meet the horses and riders after each show.

2026 Performance Details

Below are performance dates and details for shows in 2026.

31st of July – at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford
1st of August – at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford
2nd of August – at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford
12th of August – at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge
13th of August – at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge

Exhibition Park (Abbotsford)

The RCMP Musical Ride’s first Lower Mainland stop in 2026 is at the Abbotsford Agrifair. As usual, the agricultural fair happens over the BC Day Long Weekend at Exhibition Park, located at 32470 Haida Drive. The fair’s dates this year are from July 31st until August 2nd, and the RCMP Musical Ride is scheduled to take place on all three days.

As of early April, exact times and other details about the shows are to be confirmed. For the latest details, visit agrifair.ca.

Albion Fairgrounds (Maple Ridge)

The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest is another summer fair. Held at the Albion Fairgrounds at 23448 Jim Robson Way, the event runs on the last weekend of July in 2026. However, in celebration of the fair’s 125th anniversary, the fair’s organizers also present the RCMP Musical Ride at the same location a couple weeks later.

This year’s RCMP Musical Ride visits the Albion Fairgrounds on Wednesday, August 12th, and Thursday, August 13th. The shows begin at 6:30 pm on both days, and there are also meet and greet opportunities between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. The events also feature food trucks and other activities. Tickets are free.

Click mrpmcountryfest.com for more information.

Musical Ride Video

For an idea of what to expect at any of the shows, below is a video featuring the RCMP Musical Ride at the Abbotsford Agrifair. The footage is from 2018 which was a year when the show also took place in Burnaby, Langley and Richmond.

Tips & Advice

Below are some tips and suggestions to help you make the most of your RCMP Musical Ride experience.

TIP #1: If you can, try sitting close to the edge of the ring. It’s pretty amazing watching the horses ride close by.

TIP #2: For outdoor venues, unless you can find a spot with shade, don’t forget your hat and sunscreen. A re-usable water bottle can be a good idea too (recognizing that at most venues outside food and beverages are not permitted).

TIP #3: Don’t forget your camera. That being said, professional cameras (i.e. with detachable lenses) are generally not allowed.

TIP #4: Members of the audience can usually enter the ring at the end of the show for photos and to meet the RCMP riders and their horses. The ring gets pretty crowded with people, as might be expected. If you’re with young children, hold onto them tight and have a pre-arranged meeting spot in case you get separated.