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Horse-drawn vehicle permit
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Organizations operating horse-drawn vehicles (also known as horse-drawn carriages) will require a horse-drawn permit to operate within The City of Calgary.
Regulations
To apply for this permit, the applicant must provide:
- Proof of insurance in the amount of $ 2 million, naming The City of Calgary as additionally insured.
- Detailed routing information. All requested routes are subject to approval.
Additionally, while operating:
- There must be a slow moving vehicles sign on the horse-drawn vehicle.
- The driver of the horse-drawn vehicle must wear a safety vest.
How to apply
There are two ways to request a horse-drawn vehicle permit application:
- Contact 311.
- In person at the Roads Traffic Permit Office

Manchester Building U, 677 25 Avenue S.E.
Permit costs
$51.05 + GST (non-refundable)