Beacon Hill Park: Scenic Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

Embark on a journey via horse-powered carriage across diverse areas of Victoria, encompassing Beacon Hill Park and the Dallas Road coastal line. Stop at the start point, Mile 0, of the Trans Canada Highway where the grandeur of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca awaits. Be aware that tour paths may undergo alterations.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

This popular tour begins with a breathtaking view of the majestic Empress Hotel, overlooking the Inner Harbor with its classic tall ships and sleek sailing vessels. Feel like royalty as you journey past landmark buildings and historic homes.

As you enter Beacon Hill Park, you will be dazzled with the array of fragrant flowers and delightful duck ponds.

You will continue on out to the Dallas Road waterfront, passing Mile 0 of the Trans Canada Highway. Here you’ll gaze at the splendor of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

The rest of your tour will be through the oldest neighborhood in Victoria with an impressive variety of well-maintained historic homes and gardens. The tour finishes back in the Inner Harbor by the Parliament buildings and the Royal London Wax Museum.

Points of Interest

  • Beacon Hill Park

  • Victoria Carriage Tours

What's Included
  • Horse-drawn Carriage ride
  • Professional uniformed staff
  • Local taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity (optional)
  • Food and drink
Additional Information
  • This tour is wheelchair accessible. As long as you are able to get out of your wheelchair, the tour operator will look after it while you are on the tour
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Location
Victoria Carriage Tours
Menzies Street
Tours depart from the Carriage Stand, under the green umbrella, located at the corner of Belleville and Menzies Streets, next to the Parliament Buildings at the scenic Inner Harbour
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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James_j
Sep 22, 2024
Have always wanted to do... - Have always wanted to do this. Steffen was an excellent guide with loads of information. But you should send out better information on finding the place. We had to ask on our ship for help so we would find it on time since we were only in port for a short time. We had no idea it was so far from port. Thank goodness the guest services on Holland America let us know we needed to take a shuttle to town, and how to find it once in town.
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Bill
Aug 29, 2024
Great carriage ride - What a wonderful way to see the city and gain insight into the city and the carriage business in general Our driver was just wonderful. We felt very safe with her holding the reigns and felt the horses were well cared for. 7 pm was a great time to book
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Bruce_s
Aug 24, 2024
Informative and charming - Jasmine was a delightful tour guide and very informative as she guided our horse, Chris, around the park and neighborhood. While rainy, the carriage was covered and my wife and I enjoyed the tour.
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Oluwaseun_o
Aug 24, 2024
Great Experience for all Ages - Amazing experience! Loved learning the history of Victoria from our tour guide Jasper and her horse Christopher. Would recommend if you want to experience Victoria through a different lens.
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Kurt_h
Aug 23, 2024
Nice comfortable tour - Matty, our driver, was great at providing us with interesting information Throughout the 60 minute ride.
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Hrmsandi
Aug 19, 2024
Carriage ride - Must do in Victoria. We did the 1 hour tour with Melissa and Elsie. We did James Bay, Beacon Hill Park and Heritage homes. Melissa had so much knowledge about everyplace and the history. It was a drizzly hour, but we didn't care. Melissa knows where all the ghosts live.
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Elizabeth_w
Jun 23, 2024
Great personalized experience! - Our guide, Hannah, was amazing! She was very insightful and was fabulous with Donner her horse. Such a great tour of the park and the city.
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Robert_g
Sep 16, 2024
The Magic of a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride - The most memorable part of the Beacon Hill horse-drawn carriage ride in Victoria, B.C., Canada, was undoubtedly the enchanting atmosphere created by the soft glow of the streetlamps and the quiet clip-clop of the horse hooves echoing through the serene night. Although it was challenging to see the finer details of Beacon Hill Park due to the darkness, the experience was imbued with a sense of peace and romance that made it truly unforgettable. The gentle swaying of the carriage and the sound of the horse provided a soothing rhythm that allowed us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the moment. The park, shrouded in shadows, took on an almost magical quality, with the occasional silhouette of a tree or the faint outline of a winding path adding to the mystery and charm. The cool evening air, mixed with the earthy scent of the park, heightened our senses, making the experience all the more vivid. Despite the limited visibility, the ride was filled with anticipation and a sense of adventure, as each turn of the carriage revealed new, albeit dimly lit, scenes. In the end, it wasn't about seeing every detail of Beacon Hill Park and its neighborhoods; it was about the unique ambiance and the shared experience of exploring it in a way that felt almost timeless. The combination of the historical carriage, the gentle horse, and the quiet night created a memory that stands out not for what was seen, but for the feelings it evoked and the intimate connection it fostered with the park and each other.
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Larry_a
Aug 14, 2024
The carriage ride was... - The carriage ride was great. Thought that the ride would go by the face lady also stop to take a picture of totem pole and watering can . Overall very nice, our driver was great with her horse Zeke. Thanks
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Joseph_t
Jul 12, 2024
Sweet tour - Well worth the ride across town with a knowledgeable guide that help to understand Victoria quickly.
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