The 5 Best Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours in Canada

1.Stanley Park Horse Drawn Tour in Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 550 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48Our pick

See Stanley Park from a horse-drawn carriage on a one-hour ride led by guides such as Steph and Emily. Follow Park Drive past the Seawall, yacht club, totem poles, Girl in a Wetsuit Statue, and Lion’s Gate Bridge views. The carriage stops briefly for photos, making this a fine choice if walking is difficult.

“Excellent overview of the park with informative commentary from our driver, Steph. One stop at the totems where there is also a comprehensive gift shop (not enough time to do both during the tour). Much better price through Viator than through the park for the same tour.”

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2.Family Friendly Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 237 reviews · 40 min · from $39Best value

Ride beneath wool blankets through Banff’s mountain meadows with views of Rundle and Cascade mountains. Guides such as Grace and Brooklyn share local stories, while elk and deer may appear. Finish with hot chocolate or cider by the fire. Snow conditions may mean a wagon ride instead.

“Fabulous activity- they catered for all needs and made the best out of not perfect weather! We were offered contingency plans well in advanced and emailed and then phoned to check this was okay! Absolutely top service. Our guides were amazing and so great with our kids!”

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3.Wagon Ride with Cowboy Cookout BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $109

Spend three hours with Banff Trail Riders on a horse-drawn wagon ride along the Bow River and Sulphur Mountain Trail. Guides such as Sydney, Casey, Anna, and Mike lead the outing, while a cooked-to-order steak, campfire, lassoing, and horseshoes make the remote 3 Mile Cabin stop more than a simple scenic ride.

“We had a great time on our Wagon trip,we even saw a bear.Our guides were very polite,informative and funny.The meal we had was excellent and we all sat down together chatting.We had a go at the lassoing(so much fun).Out trip was on the 2ndJune2024.”

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4.Beacon Hill Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Top rated

Spend about an hour with a uniformed guide and a gentle draft horse, touring Beacon Hill Park, Mile Zero, the Salish Sea waterfront, and James Bay. Private carriages hold up to four, with blankets, a convertible roof, and lantern-lit evening rides. Guides such as Ursula and Tyler are known for warm, engaging storytelling.

“Remi! We loved hearing about Victoria’s history. We ate at The Bent Mast at our driver’s recommended and it was amazing!”

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5.Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Take a private 30-minute horse-drawn carriage ride from Belleville Street through James Bay, Old Town, and past Carr House. Your uniformed guide shares Victoria’s colonial past, while horses such as Clay, Remy, or Ace set an easy pace. Blankets and a convertible roof help in cool or damp weather.

“This was a great tour, and a great price! Our tour guides Chantelle and Ace (the horse) were great! It was a beautiful experience for my family to see a bit of downtown Victoria!”

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