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Tally Ho Tours2021-09-15 15:12:372021-09-16 13:03:53Why Do Horses Wear Shoes? And Other Strange Horse FactsCELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH TALLY-HO!
SLEIGH RIDES!
Enjoy the nostalgic fun and romance of riding in an authentic horse-drawn sleigh this holiday season!
TRADITIONAL SLEIGH TOUR
Limited availability through Dec 2020!
Soft footfalls of the horse and melodic sleigh bells!
Relax and cozy up with your ‘social bubble’ friend(s) in the soft velvet seats of Tally-Ho’s traditional, beautifully-ornate, horse-drawn sleigh and experience moments that many of us have only dreamt of!
WINTER WONDERLAND SLEIGH PACKAGE
Limited availability through Dec 2020!
Pamper yourself and your friends with this special treat!
Enjoy your favorite holiday songs, a special information package that will give you an inside glimpse into the Tally-Ho horses’ world, and a special keepsake of your new Clydesdale friend.
CAROLING & LIGHTS!
Join us in rural Saanichton for an old-fashioned Christmas!
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY!
Dec 3, 10 and 17 only!
Celebrate the holidays with an old-fashioned, horse-drawn Christmas light tour in the charming, rural village of Saanichton!
Snuggle into comfort with your closest friends and/or family whom are within your social bubble. Sing your favorite holiday carols, or sit back and relax to the sound of sleigh bells and the soft footfalls of your horse as you sip a delicious specialty coffee from Fresh Cup Cafe.
CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH TALLY-HO!
Tally-Ho Carriage Tours is proud to partner with Axe & Grind, RockCoast and Fresh Cup Roastery to provide fantastically fun and romantic experiences this Valentine’s Day!
Held over to February 20 & 21 , 2021
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“ROLLIN’ in ROMANCE”
Tally-Ho Carriage Tours is your local romance specialist!
A horse-drawn carriage ride is a quintessential nod to the past, filled with charm, relaxation and romance. Snuggle up with your sweetheart, enjoy each other’s company, and fall in love all over again!
On your personalized, private 25 minute tour travel through the charming heritage district of James Bay, Victoria’s oldest neighborhood.
Our 55 minute personalized, private tour meanders through the charming heritage district of James Bay and includes the opportunity to breathe in the fresh air as you experience the Salish Sea waterfront.
To accompany you on this journey, RockCoast and Fresh Cup Roastery have provided a tasty, highly-desired “Gift Box for 2”, including Toffee Bark, Valentines Shortbread and the Chek News “Upside Blend” coffee! (Additional Gift Boxes may be purchased at Check-Out)
“Where there is love there is life” – Mahatma Gandhi
25 minute tour | $130 CDN
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55 minute tour | $230 CDN
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“HO & THROW”
All is fair in LOVE and WAR!
The “Ho & Throw” experience starts with a private, romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through the beautiful neighborhood of James Bay with Tally-Ho Carriage Tours. For approximately 45 minutes you and your ‘special someone’ can relax to the melodic sound of the horses’ hooves, snuggle up, and simply appreciate a slower pace together.
But love and romance has two sides, and on this tour, you will be celebrating the yin and yang; the love and war; the good the bad and the ugly! After your peaceful carriage adventure, you will be provided very sharp objects and taught to throw them with (not at) each other! Spend a full hour at Axe and Grind where you will spice up your romance with laugh out loud fun!
To accompany you on this journey, RockCoast and Fresh Cup Roastery have provided a tasty, highly-desired “Gift Box for 2”, including Toffee Bark, Valentines Shortbread and the Chek News “Upside Blend” coffee! (Additional Gift Boxes may be purchased at Check-Out)
“Life would be tragic if it weren’t fun”– Stephen Hawking
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BEWARE!
As Halloween approaches, when the barrier between the world of the living and the dead is thinnest, we are more likely to experience sightings and ghostly energies. Experience the dark and twisted past of Victoria’s most-infamous haunted buildings and hear spine-tingling tales of their resident ghosts!
“Bucket List Experience!”
“Unique, relaxing and informative tour!”
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TALLY-HO! Uniquely Charming. Famously Fun.
Treat your loved ones to unique experiences and create lasting memories together!
TRADITIONAL HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS
A charming horse-drawn carriage ride through beautiful Victoria!
Tally-Ho’s beautiful vis-à-vis carriages are a relaxing, fun and informative way to see Victoria. Our majestic draft horses and professional, fun-loving tour guides will delight you with a personalized, informative and entertaining tour, as you sit back and enjoy the soft footfalls of your horse’s hooves!
TALLY-HO & SEA CIDER PICNIC EXPERIENCE!
Horses and cider and tasty delights! Oh my!
Enjoy an open-air horse-drawn carriage ride in the farming community of Saanichton, freshly roasted artisan coffee, award-winning locally crafted cider, and a freshly prepared gourmet picnic.
These tours were offered for the first time in 2020, and sold out quickly! Our guests raved about the experience, and we had so much fun that we are bringing them back for a limited time in Summer 2021!
TALLY-HO FARM TOURS!
Join us for an up-close and personal draft horse encounter!
For a limited time, guests can enjoy an exclusive, behind the scenes tour of the Tally-Ho horses’ home! Meet the horses and hear their stories! Learn about their care, specialized training program and the fascinating world of working draft horses! Witness the beautiful partnership and bond that develops between horses and humans. Participate in grooming and harnessing a draft horse, and then relax as your leave the farm for your own private carriage tour of our local community.
Our Horses Need Your Support!
All donations go directly towards covering horses care costs of over $10,000 per month for the herd.
The COVID-19 health crisis and resultant travel restrictions have created significant financial challenges for many businesses. In Victoria, we rely on tourism for 95% of our income; however with international travel at a stand-still our income has been significantly reduced. As a small, owner-operated, nimble company, we have been able to reduce our operations to fit the current demand; and create fantastic new experiences for our locals! Despite our best efforts, we operated at only 15% our normal capacity in 2020. While the outlook for 2021 was a slow recovery, the third wave of COVID has necessitated further travel restrictions which have hit us hard. As of April 2021, we are down to operating at 5% our normal capacity.
It has always been our commitment to ensure our horses have the best care possible. They are family and an integral part of our lives; and are beloved friends to our staff and local residents. We are enormously appreciative for ongoing emotional and financial support that has been shown to our team (horse and human)! Tally-Ho will continue to rely on the kindness of the public to help us care for the horses during the ongoing COVID health crisis!
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SEA CIDER PICNIC EXPERIENCE
Enjoy this limited time experience on Thursdays or Sundays only throughout the summer!
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NEWS! Sunday tours have been extended to the end of September! Tours are selling out quickly – book now!
Join us on a delightful multi-sensory tour of the beautiful Saanich Peninsula, where you will enjoy an open-air horse-drawn carriage ride, locally crafted cider, and a freshly prepared picnic. Experience our local community with this limited time offer!
Private Horse Drawn Carriage Tours
As Victoria’s first transportation company, the iconic Tally-Ho represents a major element of the city’s rich history and culture. Our majestic horses and professional, fun-loving tour guides will delight you with a personalized, informative and entertaining tour, as you sit back and enjoy the soft footfalls of your horse’s hooves!
Carriage Route Advisory
“During the Provincial State of Emergency, while access to indoor shelters and supports remains limited, the City [of Victoria] is allowing all-day sheltering in designated parks for people without homes.” Under this order, Tally-Ho’s access to Beacon Hill Park has become temporarily restricted. Tour routes will be altered as necessary to ensure our guests continue to enjoy the best of Victoria!
SHORT & SWEET TOUR
15 mins – starting at $60 CAD
Price is per carriage, seating a maximum of 6 guests
(includes 5% GST)
Let us introduce you to travel via a majestic horse-drawn carriage and become enchanted by the rich architecture of the Parliament Buildings and historical surroundings.
HERITAGE TOUR
30 mins – starting at $115 CAD
Price is per carriage, seating a maximum of 6 guests
(includes 5% GST)
Hear stories of the lives of Victorians, past and present, while travelling through the charming heritage district of James Bay, Victoria’s oldest neighborhood, and experience the breathtaking air while enjoying a short journey along the Salish Sea waterfront.
BEACON HILL PARK TOUR
45 mins – starting at $165 CAD
Price is per carriage, seating a maximum of 6 guests
(includes 5% GST)
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city’s core, relish in the tranquility of Victoria’s landmark 155-acre city park with its immaculately manicured gardens and natural meadows, and enjoy the history of Victoria’s charming heritage district, James Bay.
DELUXE TOUR
60 mins – starting at $215 CAD
Price is per carriage, seating a maximum of 6 guests
(includes 5% GST)
Enjoy the perfect blend of tranquility, rejuvenation and discovery on this tour. Meander through the beautiful garden displays and natural landscapes of Beacon Hill Park, enjoy the refreshing air off the Salish Sea waterfront and return with your horse and buggy through the charming heritage district of James Bay.
GRAND TOUR
75 mins – starting at $255 CAD
Price is per carriage, seating a maximum of 6 guests
(includes 5% GST)
Our signature waterfront tour! Relax through the glory of Beacon Hill Park before embarking on an extended Salish Sea waterfront journey that will invigorate and refresh the senses. This tour inspires everyone and finishes with a glimpse into Victoria’s charming heritage district of James Bay.
PREMIER TOUR
90 mins – starting at $295 CAD
Price is per carriage, seating a maximum of 6 guests
(includes 5% GST)
Create your own unforgettable horse-drawn carriage experience! This personalized a-la-carte tour may include the magnificent Beacon Hill Park, invigorating Salish Sea waterfront, historical architecture, and opportunities to experience the unique character of local life.
Tally-Ho Keepsakes
“CLYDE” PLUSH HORSE
The perfect Tally-Ho keepsake! $23.95
(excludes applicable taxes)
Our “Clyde” horse is a high-quality plush replica of our beloved Clydesdale horses, complete with pulling harness. He stands approximately 7.5″ tall. Treat someone special to a special keepsake of your Tally-Ho tour! Select this add-on at checkout
“RIMSKY” PLUSH HORSE
Limited edition Tally-Ho keepsake! $43.95
(excludes applicable taxes)
“Rimsky” is a life-like, soft and silky replica of our beloved Clydesdale Tally-Ho horses. His pulling harness is removable for when he’s ready to relax at the farm. He stands approximately 12.5″ tall x 12″ long. Select this ultimate keepsake as an add-on at checkout.
Give the gift of a lasting memory with a
charming horse-drawn carriage ride through beautiful Victoria!
A unique and fun experience for everyone!
All tours are available as gift certificates.
Annie
Breed: Shire
Age: 10
Horses
Annie has settled in quickly to her new home and we are watching her slightly shy nature start to dissipate as she starts to trust us. This lucky lady had a wonderful upbringing and we will do our best to continue her top-notch care and develop our own special bond with her!
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Belle
Breed: Shire
Age: 16
Horses
Belle and her well-matched teammate, Button, love to work and work hard they will! If you think raw-horse-power, these two ladies have it! At Tally-Ho Belle will expand her knowledge into the areas of natural horsemanship, and learn a new speed - Slow! Belle is a confident mare and we know she is going to love having new, adoring fans as she transitions to becoming a single carriage horse.
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Button
Breed: Shire
Age: 15
Horses
Button and her well-matched teammate, Belle, love to work and work hard they will! If you think raw-horse-power, these two ladies have it! At Tally-Ho Button will expand her knowledge into the areas of natural horsemanship, and learn a new speed - Slow! Button is a little more shy than Belle, but is quickly getting used to her new hoomans and how much attention they need! We are looking forward to developing our partnership with her as she transitions to becoming a single carriage horse.
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Clay
Breed: Clydesdale
Age: 15
Horses
Clydesdale gelding born 2005; half-brother to Jerry. Clay is a little shy and is picks his people. Gaining his trust is a heartwarming experience as the partnership provides equal rewards to us and him. One of Clay’s unique physical characteristics is his blue eyes, which are rare in Clydesdales. The Clydesdale horse is listed […]
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Jerry
Breed: Clydesdale
Age: 15
Horses
Clydesdale gelding born 2005; half-brother to Clay. Jerry has earned his Level 4 (Expert) in Tally-Ho’s horse development program, meaning he is consistently calm, reliable, and accepting of new experiences; and demonstrates high degrees of trust, respect and confidence. As a Level 4 horse, Jerry helps us train new drivers and often represents Tally-Ho […]
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Jinx
Breed: Percheron
Age: 15
Horses
Percheron gelding born 2005. Jinx was welcomed home to the Tally-Ho herd in December 2017, coming to us from Alberta where he was mainly used as part of a team to feed and do farm chores. He captured our hearts quickly with his kindness, and we find ourselves reciprocating that ten-fold. Jinx moved quickly through […]
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Kashe
Breed: Clydesdale
Age: 18
Horses
Clydesdale gelding born 2002. Kashe absolutely loves his job at Tally-Ho! He’s first to the gate each morning with hope that it’s a work day. We love his quirky attitude that reminds us of an elephant and mouse – he has great courage in the middle of a parade, yet may find that manhole cover […]
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King
Breed: Percheron
Age: 21
Horses
Percheron gelding born 1999. King is one of the largest horses in our herd, but you wouldn’t know it based on his incredibly sweet, kind, puppy-dog personality. He loves people and is only too happy to follow us around, looking for a soft pat, or kind word. When standing next to him, King will always […]
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Maggie
Breed: Shire
Age: 10
Horses
Maggie is an extremely sweet-natured girl, often the first at the fence line to say good morning or enjoy a loving pat. We are looking forward to getting to know her better, and readying her for work as a single carriage horse! We are also learning how to care for her long, luscious forlock, mane and tail!
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Major
Breed: Clydesdale
Age: 10
Horses
Clydesdale gelding born 2010. Major joined the Tally-Ho team in 2018, as one of our youngest, but biggest, boys. His beautiful confirmation and winning personality has won multiple blue ribbons in the show ring, including Grand Champion; and he has gained a massive local fan club through his appearances at our annual local fair. Major […]
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Sampson
Breed: Belgian
Age: 16
Horses
Belgian gelding born 2004; son of Delilah. We’ve affectionately nicknamed Sampson “Baby Boy” as his eyes often read that he’s looking for reassurance in the world. For the first two years with us, Sampson’s primary driver, Christine, developed a close, trust based relationship with him that exemplifies what a great horse-human partnership looks like! He’s […]
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Sarge
Breed: Clydesdale
Age: 18
Horses
Clydesdale gelding born 2002. Sarge and Kashe were the first of our mini-herd of Clydesdale horses that our horse-trainer and friend Ed, in Chetwynd, BC, readied for work in Victoria. We knew Sarge was special the day we met him. He is very sweet natured, extremely intelligent, and a stunning example of the Clydesdale breed. […]
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