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Once Upon A Christmas Private Carriage Rides

Multiple Dates

Starts

Dec 7th, 2024 @ 10:00 AM MST

Starts

Saturday Dec 7th, 2024 @ 10:00 AM MST

Ends

Dec 22nd, 2024 @ 3:40 PM MST

Ends

Sunday Dec 22nd, 2024 @ 3:40 PM MST

1900 Heritage Dr SW

1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary

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5-Person Private Carriage Rides

Experience the magic of the season with a private carriage ride through the Park. Limited availability—book early for this special treat!

Event Details

  • Carriage Ride Times: 9:50 a.m., 10:10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 10:50 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 1:10 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 1:50 p.m., 2:10 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 2:50 p.m., 3:10 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
  • Dates: During Once Upon A Christmas - Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 2024
  • Pick-Up Location: All carriage rides depart from and return to Ranch Road, just past Burns Barn
  • 5-Person Carriage Ride: $79.95 plus GST for entire group
  • How to Get Tickets: Tickets are available online in advance. Walk-up tickets can be purchased at Town Hall during your visit, subject to availability.
  • Once Upon A Christmas Admission Sold Separately: Please note, Once Upon A Christmas admission is required to go on a private carriage ride. Once Upon A Christmas admission is sold separately, and is available online or at the front gates of the Park upon arrival.

Know Before You Go

  • Event Access: When guests arrive to the Park, they'll proceed to the front gates of the Park. From there, if they've already purchased Once Upon A Christmas admission, they will get their tickets scanned and proceed into the Village. If they haven't purchased Once Upon A Christmas admission, they can purchase it at the front gates and then proceed into the Village. If guests have the 9:50 a.m. carriage ride, they will be allowed early entry at 9:15 a.m. Riders must arrive to the carriage ride location 15 minutes prior to their departure time. All carriage rides depart from and return to Ranch Road, just past Burns Barn (#59 on our map). From there, guests will check-in and board their carriage for their ride.
  • Arrive 45 Minutes Early: We recommend that all guests arrive to Once Upon A Christmas 45 minutes early, to ensure they have enough time to make it to the carriage ride location 15 minutes before their departure time.
  • Early Entry for Guests with the 9:50 a.m. Carriage Ride:  If guests have the 9:50 a.m. carriage ride, they will be allowed early entry to the Village at 9:15 a.m.
  • Parking: Paid parking is available in Heritage Park’s front lots. Members who’ve bought the parking add-on park for free! The Park Plus Zone number of the front lots is 8320. The daytime rate is $10 for the first 7 hours, and 10$ per hour thereafter to a maximum of $30. Click here for more information.
  • Getting to Heritage Park: There are plenty of ways to get to the Park, whether that be on foot, via transit, or driving. Click here to find the way that works for you!
  • Carriage Ride Length: 15 minutes
  • Carriage Ride Maximum Capacity: Carriages have a maximum capacity of 5 riders. Children 2 and under may exceed capacity, if they are held on an adult's lap during the ride. 
  • Private Carriage: The carriage ride is private. The ticket holder and their guests will be the only riders.
  • Refund Policy: All tickets are final sale and non-refundable, except in the case of cancellation by Heritage Park.
  • Accessibility: Please note that the carriages are not wheelchair accessible.
  • What to Wear: Please ensure you dress for the weather.

7-Person Private Carriage Rides

Experience the magic of the season with a private carriage ride through the Park. Limited availability—book early for this special treat!

Event Details

  • Carriage Ride Times: 10 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:20 p.m. and 3:40 p.m.
  • Dates: During Once Upon A Christmas - Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 2024
  • Pick-Up Location: All carriage rides depart from and return to Ranch Road, just past Burns Barn
  • 7-Person Carriage Ride: $129.95 plus GST for entire group
  • How to Get Tickets: Tickets are available online in advance. Walk-up tickets can be purchased at Town Hall during your visit, subject to availability.
  • Once Upon A Christmas Admission Sold Separately: Please note, Once Upon A Christmas admission is required to go on a private carriage ride. Once Upon A Christmas admission is sold separately, and is available online or at the front gates of the Park upon arrival.

Know Before You Go

  • Event Access: When guests arrive to the Park, they'll proceed to the front gates of the Park. From there, if they've already purchased Once Upon A Christmas admission, they will get their tickets scanned and proceed into the Village. If they haven't purchased Once Upon A Christmas admission, they can purchase it at the front gates and then proceed into the Village. If guests have the 10 a.m. carriage ride, they will be allowed early entry at 9:15 a.m. Riders must arrive to the carriage ride location 15 minutes prior to their departure time. All carriage rides depart from and return to Ranch Road, just past Burns Barn (#59 on our map). From there, guests will check-in and board their carriage for their ride.
  • Arrive 45 Minutes Early: We recommend that all guests arrive to Once Upon A Christmas 45 minutes early, to ensure they have enough time to make it to the carriage ride location 15 minutes before their departure time.
  • Early Entry for Guests with the 10 a.m. Carriage Ride:  If guests have the 10 a.m. carriage ride, they will be allowed early entry to the Village at 9:15 a.m.
  • Parking: Paid parking is available in Heritage Park’s front lots. Members who’ve bought the parking add-on park for free! The Park Plus Zone number of the front lots is 8320. The daytime rate is $10 for the first 7 hours, and 10$ per hour thereafter to a maximum of $30. Click here for more information.
  • Getting to Heritage Park: There are plenty of ways to get to the Park, whether that be on foot, via transit, or driving. Click here to find the way that works for you!
  • Carriage Ride Length: 15 minutes
  • Carriage Ride Maximum Capacity: Carriages have a maximum capacity of 7 riders. Children 2 and under may exceed capacity, if they are held on an adult's lap during the ride. 
  • Private Carriage: The carriage ride is private. The ticket holder and their guests will be the only riders.
  • Refund Policy: All tickets are final sale and non-refundable, except in the case of cancellation by Heritage Park.
  • Accessibility: Please note that the carriages are not wheelchair accessible.
  • What to Wear: Please ensure you dress for the weather.