RCMP Musical Ride set to trot into Barriere this August

BARRIERE, B.C. — The RCMP Musical Ride is set to make a stop in Barriere this August, giving people in the North Thompson Valley a closer look at one of the most cherished symbols of Canadian heritage, tradition, and pride.

Hosted by the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association, the family-friendly performance will take place at the North Thompson Fairgrounds – at 4856 Dunn Lake Road – on Friday, Aug. 21. Gates will open at 3:00 p.m. and the show will start at 7:00 p.m.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome the RCMP Musical Ride to Barriere,” a statement from the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association said. “This is a rare opportunity for our community to experience a truly Canadian event right here at home.”

The RCMP Musical Ride – which was designated as a national historic event in 2023 – features up to 32 riders and their horses performing intricate drills and elaborate formations choreographed to music.