A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE CHEEKYE RANCH
Nestled beside the Cheakamus River, Cheekye Ranch encompasses over 60 acres of unique coastal forest and incredible mountain views. Whether you are looking to escape the city for the weekend with family and friends in our riverside yurts or newly renovated Atwell Cabin, level up your equestrian skills with one of our incredible riding coaches or book out our premier 3 acre venue space for your wedding or event Cheekye Ranch has something for everyone to enjoy.
Cheekye Ranch is also home to Second Chance Cheekye Ranch (SCCR), a charitable organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes horses in troubling situations, many of which are bound for slaughter in Canada. For inquiries of, volunteering, donating, adopting or touring the ranch and meeting the horses you can visit, www.secondchancecheekyeranch.com to learn more.
what we do
OUR TEAM
kris latham - owner
Kris’s amazing childhood enabled her to be exposed to animals from an early age, living in Africa, South America, USA and from coast to coast in Canada. She was always surrounded by animals and even managed to bring some of them home. Her first horse was rescued in Newfoundland at the age of 12!
With a Diploma from Guelph University in Horticulture Design, Environmental Resource Studies at Trent University and a Master Organic Gardener Seal she combined her love of the outdoors and nature to start her own landscaping business, in 1998. She retired the Landscape business after 25yrs in 2023 to focus on the Ranch activities and the Equines in her care.
Her love of animals is endless and in 2016 Second Chance Cheekye Ranch was born. She manages all aspects of the non-profit organization along with dedicated board members and amazing volunteers.
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mandy pentland - Cheekye Ranch Events & Marketing Manager
Mandy Pentland is our events and marketing manager at Cheekye Ranch. She is responsible for everything from business development, events and sales. Mandy works on an individual to group basis to offer our clients a customized and special experience for their unique event at Cheekye Ranch.
From the wedding industry to the PR industry and everything in between, Mandy has managed and assisted in the launching of new businesses to the building of established businesses. From LA to Vancouver, Mandy has developed diverse skills to acquire new business growth and offer excellent client relationships. Her long-time passion for equine therapy and horsemanship lends itself perfectly to Cheekye Ranch’s mission of creating incredible experiences and building lasting connections and memories with the animals and the people involved.
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Vanessa SAvage - Cheekye Ranch Customer Service & Social Media Manager
Vanessa Savage is our customer service and social media manager at Cheekye Ranch. She is dedicated to ensuring every guest's experience is exceptional. With expertise in customer service and social media management, she ensures smooth bookings, prompt communication, and memorable experiences for every guest. Collaborative and proactive, Vanessa is dedicated to enhancing the ranch's operations and guest engagement, making Cheekye Ranch a top destination for unforgettable experiences.
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THE RESIDENTS
A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHEEKYE
First Years
Over 100 years ago, the location of Cheekye Ranch was the start of the famous Pemberton Trail. Early in the 1900`s Squamish opened to tourism from Vancouver to as far away as New York. Sportsman and vacationers arriving by steamboat made the trek to Cheekye by horseback or stage-coach and eventually the Cheakamus stage-coach named “Rapid” in 1910 driven by Harry Judd.
Cheakamus House “James Road House”
The folks would come here to hunt and fish the Cheakamus and surrounding rivers. This area was best known in BC for its abundance of Steelhead, Salmon and Trout. The hunting wasn’t that bad either.
Cheekye Lodge and Cheakamus House
The Cheekye Lodge is still standing today and the owners of Fergie’s make it their home. The Cheakamus House wasn’t so lucky and was destroyed and swept away by a massive flood in 1920.
Later Cheekye became a passenger station on the Pacific Great Eastern Railway. It was home to a fishing lodge, cabins, a small store, a logging camp, and a post office from October 16, 1924 to August 8, 1931.
