VALENTINE’S DAY
February 13-16, 2026 – Victoria, BC
30 mins – $165 CAD per Carriage
45 mins – $240 CAD per Carriage
60 mins -$310 CAD per Carriage
(prices include 5% GST)
Valentine’s Romance in a Horse-Drawn Carriage
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable journey through the heart of James Bay and its enchanting surroundings. Cozy up with your special someone as our majestic horses guide you through picturesque streets, historic landmarks, and the serene beauty of Victoria’s coastal highlights.
Enjoy the sights at a relaxed, intimate pace—perfect for meaningful moments, quiet conversation, and cherished memories. Whether you’re celebrating your first Valentine’s together or continuing a beloved tradition, this timeless carriage ride offers a truly romantic way to mark the occasion.
Departure point: Corner of Belleville and Menzies Streets, Victoria BC. Meet us at the burgundy kiosk!
Capacity: We are licensed to carry a maximum of 6 passengers per carriage; however recommend a maximum of 4 adults to ensure your comfort.
FAMILY DAY COLOURING CONTEST
Contest closes February 16, 2026
🎨 Calling All Artists!
Tally-Ho Carriage Tours is celebrating Family Day with a colourful, creative colouring contest, and we want YOU to join the fun! Grab your crayons, markers, or pencils and let your imagination run wild — we can’t wait to see your masterpieces!
✨ How to Enter
- Pick your colouring page (below) featuring our beloved Tally-Ho horses and print it at home.
- Choose your favourite horse from our herd — you can Meet the Herd HERE.
- Colour, create, and have fun!
- Share your artwork by posting it on our Facebook page (don’t forget to tag us!)
👉 OR email a photo of your completed artwork to [email protected]
🏆 Awesome Prizes to Win!
🥇 1st Place
- FREE Family Farm Tour Experience with Tally-Ho (up to 5 people)
- Tally-Ho’s “Discover Draft Horses” Activity Book
🥈 2nd Place
- A cuddly “Rimsky” Plush Clydesdale
- “Discover Draft Horses” Activity Book
🥉 3rd Place
- An adorable “Clyde” Plush Clydesdale
- “Discover Draft Horses” Activity Book
🎖 4th & 5th Place
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“Discover Draft Horses” Activity Book
Start colouring, get creative, and show us your artistic flair for a chance to win these horse-tastic prizes! 🐎💛
Deadline for entry: Family Day! February 16, 2026.
📣 Winners Announced on February 17, 2026!
Prizes will be announced on Facebook and cannot be redeemed for cash or other items.
One entry per person.
We won’t set an age limit on coloring! Anyone is welcome to enter!
60 mins
$310 CAD per Carriage (includes 5% GST)
BEWARE!
As Halloween nears and the veil between worlds grows thin, ghostly energies stir in Victoria’s shadows. Join us — if you dare — for a chilling ride through the city’s dark and twisted past. Hear spine-tingling tales of haunted buildings, restless spirits, and eerie legends that still linger in the fog…
Your professional guide brings Victoria’s haunted history to life with thrilling storytelling, all while you ride in comfort behind a beautifully adorned draft horse — dressed for Halloween and protected with traditional brasses and ribbons said to ward off evil.
This tour is immensely popular, and our guides have a blast delivering the scares — and the laughs.
Departure point: Corner of Belleville and Menzies Streets, Victoria BC. Meet us at the burgundy kiosk!
Capacity: We are licensed to carry a maximum of 6 passengers per carriage; however recommend a maximum of 4 adults to ensure your comfort.
CAROLING & LIGHTS!
December 2026 – Limited dates!
Saanichton, BC
Celebrate the magic of the season with a nostalgic, horse-drawn Christmas light tour through the charming rural village of Saanichton!
Bundle up and prepare to be dazzled as you explore a hidden gem of festively decorated homes—some of the best light displays in the Victoria area, lovingly created by local residents to spread holiday cheer.
Whether you prefer to sit back and relax to the soothing rhythm of sleigh bells and hoofbeats, or sing your heart out to classic holiday tunes, this enchanting ride offers the perfect blend of old-fashioned charm and joyful celebration. Let the lights twinkle, the music play, and the spirit of the season shine!
35 mins – $165 CAD per Carriage
(includes 5% GST)
Departure point: Central Saanich Municipal Hall (1903 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2A9).
Free parking on site. There are no washroom facilities on site.
JINGLE ALL THE WAY!
December 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027
Victoria, BC
This tour showcases the magical light displays around Victoria’s inner harbor!
Snuggle up under a cozy blanket and jingle all the way through the festive streets of James Bay on this magical holiday carriage ride! With sleigh bells ringing, holiday tunes playing, and twinkling lights, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a Christmas card—so warm up those vocal cords and spread cheer with some joyful caroling along the way!
Choose from three enchanting holiday routes to suit your festive spirit!
The 30-minute tour travels through the residential area of James Bay.
The 45-minute tour extends the holiday cheer with a scenic ride along the Salish Sea waterfront, offering breathtaking coastal views paired with the charm of Victoria’s most historic neighborhood.
The 60-minute tour is the ultimate festive experience, taking you through James Bay, the serene beauty of Beacon Hill Park, and along the sparkling Salish Sea.
30 mins – $165 CAD per Carriage
45 mins – $240 CAD per Carriage
60 mins – $310 CAD per Carriage
(includes 5% GST)
Departure point: Corner of Belleville and Menzies Streets, Victoria BC. Meet us at the burgundy kiosk!
🎄 Step into the magic of the season at Hatley Castle, a stunning National Historic Site beautifully adorned for the holidays! 🎄
Back for its second year, this special daytime Christmas experience invites you to enjoy the magic of the Castle and its festive surroundings in a truly memorable way.
Begin your adventure with a charming 12-minute horse-drawn carriage ride along College Drive, complete with jingling bells! Then step inside the Castle, where you can warm up by the grand fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate or spiced apple cider.
Enjoy classic board games, festive photo opportunities, or take a 30-minute guided tour of the Castle. There’s something for everyone to make the day merry and bright!
Come dressed in your holiday best, your favourite ugly Christmas sweater, or even matching family PJs. However you choose to celebrate, we’re ready to make some magical holiday memories with you! 🐴✨
$126 CAD per Carriage
(includes carriage ride, entrance to castle and 5% GST)
Departure point: Hatley Castle (2005 Sooke Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2).
✨ Carriage Rides for a Cause! ✨
Celebrate the season with a magical horse-drawn carriage ride through Saanichton Village — all while raising vital funds to support our community hospital! All proceeds to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation.
Join us for a fantastic family event and help raise much-needed funds that will enhance surgical services and expand hospital parking!
For a (minimum) $50 donation, one of our beautiful draft horses will escort you on a private carriage ride through the Saanichton Village! Sing your favorite holiday songs, or simply relax and listen to the sound of historic sleigh bells and the rhythmic footfalls of your horse.
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- Have breakfast and photos with Santa
- Decorate Christmas cookies!
- WIN one of 20 plush Clydesdale horses!
Thank you, Victoria!
Departure point: Central Saanich Municipal Hall (1903 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2A9).
Free parking on site. There are no washroom facilities on site.
Carriage Details
- Each vehicle is beautifully decorated and lit for the holiday season.
- Horses are adorned with authentic sleigh bells.
- Holiday music is available and caroling is encouraged!
- Each carriage is equipped with a convertible roof (in case of rain).
Additional Information for all Tours
- Experiences are designed for participants of all ages!
- Guests are encouraged to dress warmly as these are outdoor activities.
- Each carriage seats up to 6 guests, although we recommend a maximum of 4 adults to ensure your comfort.
- Please arrive 5 minutes before departure to check in. Departures must leave on time.
- Warm blankets are available on each carriage.
Gratuity for your carriage driver is appreciated if you enjoy your tour (not included in price of experience).
