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Relax to the clip-clop of carriage horses as a guide walks you through Stanley Park’s totem poles, seawall views, and coastal history. This accessible, one-hour tour is a brisk way to see Vancouver’s iconic park with local context and photo stops.
Relax to the clip-clop of carriage horses as a guide walks you through Stanley Park’s totem poles, seawall views, and coastal history. This accessible, one-hour tour is a brisk way to see Vancouver’s iconic park with local context and photo stops.
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Operated by Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours · Vancouver, British Columbia
You step up to the carriage platform with salt on the air and the low, steady clip-clop of draft horses waiting to move. The coach leaves Coal Harbour behind and follows Park Drive, cedar scent and seawall spray folding into the narration from your guide. For an hour the city softens: totem poles appear at a clearing, the Girl in a Wetsuit crouches by the water, and the Lions Gate Bridge frames a distant industrial-blue horizon.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal mobility required but return to same carriage after stops may require a short walk
No—a boarding pass is issued at the Ticket Booth and seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Yes; carriages and the departure area are wheelchair accessible, but check with staff for any assistance you may need.
Tours run in light rain but may be cancelled in severe weather; check the operator’s updates and their 24-hour cancellation window for refunds.
There is a short stop (about five minutes) at the totem poles—guests may step off for photos but must return to the same carriage to continue.
Stanley Park was designated a public park in 1888; its totem poles honor coastal First Nations art while the land itself has millennia of Indigenous presence.
As an urban forest, Stanley Park supports restoration efforts—stay on paths, don’t feed wildlife, and follow local rules to protect sensitive shoreline habitat.
Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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