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Uniquely Charming.
Famously Fun.

For 118 years, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours has been recognized as Victoria’s iconic sightseeing experience. Allow our majestic horses and professional, fun-loving guides to escort you on a relaxing, entertaining tour through Victoria BC’s historic, scenic beauty.

CELEBRATE 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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

Due to heavy snowfall all Valentines weekend tours are cancelled.Available 1 to 5 pm, February 20 & 21, 2021

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!

“Life would be tragic if it weren’t fun”– Stephen Hawking

Experience will take approximately 2 hoursDue to heavy snowfall all Valentines weekend tours are cancelled.Available 1 to 5 pm, February 20 & 21, 2021

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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Our Horses Need Your Support!

Your generosity plays a vital role in Tally-Ho’s ability to continue to provide top-notch care for our beautiful draft horses during COVID-19 health pandemic.

All donations go directly towards covering horses care costs of over $10,000 per month for the herd.

TAKE A TOUR! SPONSOR A HORSE! DONATE ON-LINE! PURCHASE A GIFT CERTIFICATE! DONATE by MAIL!

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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!

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.

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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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