Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours

We took this trip as a group and thought how fun it would be. When we sat down, we were giving some blankets since it was quite cold that day. I thought how nice it was until the blankets reeked of old smell and unwashed bad socks so immediately we move that thing aside. As we stroll along, feeling the cool breeze of about 13c that day it was getting me thinking of the cold rather than enjoying our self. We keep smelling this bad odor and thought maybe its the air outside but when we got off on our first stop by the totem pole we took pictures of the horses. Then we realize it was from the horse, so besides the stinky blanket and smelling the horse behind, we try to over looked it because of the nice scenery.
When I first took this trip, I thought how fun it would be just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. It was kind of pricey for just a little over a hour tour. We could have done the same thing walking along the sea wall and taking the pictures while taking a stroll without paying so much. However it was very informative but I dont think it was worth the price.
There were still some pictures we wanted to take because of the ride we didnt stop much, so we decided to walk along the sea wall. It was so much better, walking actually worked up a little sweat and did not feel cold at all in fact it felt really good. So my fellow Unilocalers, just cause of some fancy horse and a nice carriage it not that good. Take the walk and enjoy much better experience. If you have kids and did not bring strollers, its a must thing but if you can walk and no health issue, take the walk. Or you can also park at certain points and walk a little and drive the rest.

After a long trek along the beautiful sea wall, it was simply nice and relaxing to be able to sit in a horse drawn trolley while taking in the beauty and history of this awesome park. I actually got a little drowsy on this tour. It was definitely not because the tour was boring but I was a little tired from our long walk, the nice cool breeze, and the relaxed pace of the ride made it pretty conducive for a nice nap.
At $ 34 CAD per person, we were appreciative of sights we wouldn’t have seen had we went on foot or on bike. A definite must visit on your first Stanley park visit!

Was ok, best way to see Stanley park. Driver was informative and answered all questions. She was also very busy watching traffic and did a great job giving all the information during the tour and driving.

Fun tourist attraction for groups that want to sit back and enjoy a nice cruise around Stanley Park. The tour won’t take you the entire 5.5 mi (idk what that is in km — woops!) distance around the park perimeter but it’s just enough for a one hour ride where you can learn more about the park, the city and its history as well as the Burrard Inlet. If you’d like to skip the guided tour, rent a bike and ride along the Seawall instead!

A nice experience, and a good way to check out the park if you’d rather relax than walk through or rent a bike. Like other reviewers have said, this tour is a little pricey and only covers a certain part of the park, but it’s a very pleasant, easy way to spend an hour and to cross off one item on your «What to See in Vancouver» list.

Overall a nice way to see the park. We shelled out $ 33/​adult for an hour tour. It was nice to have a guide give some context and history of the park. I would have otherwise walked past buildings and trees and not paid any attention to what they were. The only reason we took this tour is because it was highly recommended in the Frommer’s book. I guess I was hoping for a bit more for the money, but it was a nice experience nevertheless. Also, it was probably around 33 °F when we took the tour, and we were freezing. They give you nice warm blankets, but the carriage is not enclosed, so make sure to dress warm if the weather is cold.

I am NEVER ashamed to do touristy stuff like this. Taking a carriage-​ride through this beautiful Park is almost de rigueur to get a good idea just how lovely Stanley Park really is. I didn’t want to take one of those claustrophobic bus tours when some friendly horses and fresh air were an option.
Since this is a Horse-​Drawn Carriage, I would advice tour guests to dress warmly and be prepared for chilly weather. The ride does provide cozy blankets but there was a light drizzle happening when my son and I went on the tour. They may call Vancouver «The San Diego of Canada,» but there wasn’t much sunshine when we were there! Still, I was beside myself with the beauty of this Crown Jewel of Parks. There were so many recreational activities available and plenty of Vancouver-​ites were making good use of the Park. Joggers, hikers, bikers, boaters-​Vancouver doesn’t waste this space one bit!
The plants, trees, and flowers are a botanical delight and the greenery in this park was mind-​blowing. The Carriage Tour Guide was very friendly (as most Canadians are) and very knowledgable about all the history and flora and fauna of Stanley Park. The guides are fonts of wisdom and very entertaining in their Park ‘rap.“
Particularly if you are visiting with kids, this is a great treat for them.
My son and I enjoyed feeding the horses treats after the tour.
I wish we had something like this in our San Diego’s Balboa Park.
Our Horse Drawn Carriages just drive the drunks and tourists around the Gaslamp Quarter visiting bars and hotels along the way!
Do not miss this tour! After it, I could brag to my friend’s back home that I went riding a horse in Stanley Park. Well-​technically that’s correct!

In the words of my mother – in-​law (who sat behind me during the tour) it was «delightful».
A great way to learn some of the history of Stanley Park — especially if there are people in your group who are not able to ride a bike or walk for long distances.
Be aware that the tour only covers a small portion of Stanley Park.
Overpriced for a 1 hour tour (IMO) but what isn’t when you are a tourist? Eh — you only live once. Do it.

What do tourists do when they are visiting? They do «touristy» stuff.
I was a tourist visiting Vancouver. I went to see Stanley park. I was too lazy (read, tired after having a wild time the night before) to check out Stanley park on foot.
I have an excuse, I am a tourist. So, I took the tourist carriage. I would never do this stuff in my hometown. But here, nobody knows. See, I am like that.
I was given a great ride by Jack and Skipper (?). No, they are not the men that gave me a great «ride» last night, they are the horses pulling the carriage. A perfect way to see half of Stanley park if you do not want to walk. The guide was great, she gave us a detailed description of various historical aspects. I learnt a lot about Vancouver (do you see how I am using British English … respect the Queen, bitches!)
A leisurely tour that lasts for a little more than an hour, and takes you around the main areas of Stanley park. Well worth being a tourist.