Yippee-ki-yay, buckaroos. Do you yearn for the open range? Walk in a Texas two-step? Love reading Louis L'amour or Cormac McCarthy. Memorized the dialogue of The Good, The Bad and the Coyote Ugly? Once upon a time in the West, did you party with the Wild Bunch, thinking yourselves a group of Young Guns, but have since settled for having True Grit? Well, cowpoke, this list is for you.

Here are 10 ways to embrace the Wild West in Toronto.

Hit up a country bar
Swing open the doors to the old watering hole and toss down a couple of drinks. If you prefer the plot line of Urban Cowboy, head toBoots 'N' BourbonandRock 'N' Horse Saloon. If you're more of a Crazy Heart or Tender Mercies fanThe Dakota Tavernhas a stellar lineup of honky-tonk crooners sure to drop tear in your beer.

Go horseback riding
If you want to feel a part of the old frontier why not do some trail riding with a trusted steed? You and your compadres can saddle up and hit the open road. There are several horseback riding options around Toronto, likeSunnybrook Stables,Claireville Ranch,Wildwood ManorandThe Ranch. Yeehaw!

Attend a country-themed night
Before this recent wave of country bars, venues like theHorseshoe Tavern,卡梅伦的房子and theCadillac Loungeall had country showcases, and you can still step through those doors and find yourself transported to Nashville, but you'll have to check the listings. For a more regular event, head to Honkytonk Thursdays atThe Unicorn Pubon Eglinton or mark your calendar for Steers and Queers' annualNight of a Thousand Dollys, one of the most fun queer country events in town.

Drink up at a whiskey/bourbon tasting or bar
Call it what you want: Gut Warmer, Bottled Courage, Prairie Dew, Nose Paint, Tongue Oil, Tarantula Juice or the Rebel Soldier, but whiskey and its sweeter friend bourbon are the official libations of the West. The premier event for whisky drinking in Toronto isWhisky Livein October, but there are several great spots you can always find awhiskey或abourbonfix.

Take country and square dancing lessons
If Coyote Ugly, Footloose or Urban Cowboy got you inspired to shuffle your feet, why not take some lessons and really get shaking.The Toronto Wranglersoffer free country line dancing lessons, as doesToronto's Country Music Line Dancing, which is hosted by Boots 'N' Bourbon. There's alsocontra dancingfor those so inclined. Followthe Toronto Country Dancing groupso you don't miss an upcoming dance event.

Get dressed up in your country best
If you love the West you've got to dress the part.Bootmasteron Yonge has long been this city's go-to for western wear, with their amazing selection of cowboy boots, shirts and hats. You can always try the city's manyvintage stores, especially in Kensington Market, for boots you won't have to break in.

Visit an agricultural fair
幻想自己一个农场工人,还是希望你在?The Royal Winter Fairruns November 7-16 this year, and it should not be missed for anyone would loves a bit of country. If you can't wait that long, there is a farm pavilion, HorsePower Live!, at theCNEthat starts August 15 and runs until Labor Day.

Eat and dance at a bluegrass brunch
Fry up some cackle berries and overland trout (that's cowboy slang for eggs and bacon) while you listen to some sweet fiddling and banjo playing.The Dakota Tavernmay have started the bluegrass brunch but others were sure tofollow. Book off your Sundays for brunch atDominion on Queen,The Gladstone或Boots 'N' Bourbon.

Take your best shot at a shooting range
I may prefer to listen to Gun Club than go toone, but for others wanting to recreate that Young Guns Wild West vibe, a shooting range may be just the answer. Hit the bulls eye at either the杓枪支俱乐部或Target Sport Canada.

Eat a huge slab of meat
It's not exactly cowboy cooking, butStock, the swanky Trump hotel restaurant, has a tomahawk steak at a mere $145, or dine atJacobs and Co.或Morton'sfor their (more sophisticatedly named but same cut) bone-in ribeye. Oftenany steakwill do when you're playing John Wayne (why not try cooking your own at home, home on the range), or head south and sink your teeth into some BBQ at one ofToronto's best BBQ restaurants.

Did I miss something? Add your favourite way to embrace the Wild West in Toronto in the comments.