What is the Musical Ride of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police?


Shown is an amazing sight of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride after completing rehearsal training in Ottawa, Ontario. The officer in charge along with 32 riders and horses compose the world-renowned Musical Ride – a tradition that dates back to 1901. Every year, the Musical Ride travels up to 50 communities across Canada between May and October, helping to raise money for local charities and non-profit organizations. The 2026 tour is scheduled to be held in British Columbia, Ontario and the Yukon. It travels to each province once every 4 years.

The year 2026 will mark the 153rd anniversary of the RCMP and celebrates 126 years since the first Musical Ride.