Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

  • Toronto
  • Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
  • Language: en

Overview

Visit Niagara Falls with a licensed tour guide in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus. Pick-up is available from 12 central hotels and locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga. Depart between 7:30 and 8:05 AM to avoid morning traffic and arrive early in Niagara before the big crowds.

Visit Niagara Falls for 3 to 4 hours. See the “top of the waterfalls” at the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. Add optional attractions like the Hornblower Boat Cruise and/or Journey Behind the Falls. Have lunch at a local restaurant. On the day of your trip, you can also add a helicopter ride or Skylon Tower tickets.

Visit scenic sights along the Niagara River, including the Floral Clock, Niagara Whirlpool, and Hydroelectric Power Stations (some stops are seasonal). Then, enjoy a 30-minute rest stop at Maple Leaf Place, where we will have a maple syrup tour and tasting of three flavours.

Return around 5:15 to 6:15 PM for an evening in the city.

What To Expect

1

Downtown Toronto pickup is from 7:45 - 8:20 AM from 12 easily accessible locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga. Each bus stops at 2-3 locations to make pick-up fast and efficient. See the Pick-up and Meeting Point section for options.

2

[Summer Schedule (Around May 1 to December 1)]: 4 hours in Niagara Falls with time at different major points in Niagara. Option to include skip-the-line tickets for the Hornblower Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls. [Winter (Around December 2 to April 30, depending on the weather)]: 3 to 3.5 hours in Niagara Falls. The boat cruise closes in winter and is replaced with Journey Behind the Falls tickets. [General Info]: The tour includes the waterfalls, free time to explore and take photos, lunch, shopping, and Clifton Hill. You can add the Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls as booking options when purchasing or on the day of your tour. Other options you can add on the day of your tour include a helicopter ride over the falls or the Skylon Tower observation deck. Ask your tour guide if you are interested in arranging tickets.

3

Add optional skip-the-line tickets for a 20-minute boat cruise into the mist of the waterfalls. You will receive a red raincoat with your ticket, but expect to still get a little bit wet! The boat is open from around May 1 to December 1, depending on weather conditions. The boat is replaced with Journey Behind the Falls when it is closed.

4

Upgrade to include the incredible Journey Behind the Falls experience! Go through the tunnels behind the waterfalls and walk right up to the massive Canadian Horseshoe waterfalls. Take the closest and best photos of your trip here. You will be given a blue or yellow raincoat, but expect to get a little bit wet!

5

Freshen up at this 30-minute rest stop. Enjoy a complimentary tour of the maple syrup production process and taste 3 delicious flavours of locally made maple syrup!

6

Stop for photos at the incredible Niagara Whirlpool, a beautiful spot along the scenic Niagara River!

7

Take an incredible photo at this scenic spot, a giant clock made of thousands of flowers! Available seasonally.

8

Niagara has 3 inactive Hydroelectric Power Stations full of incredible history, and they are beautiful. There are also 2 giant and active Hydroelectric Power Stations. We will drive by to see and learn about these Power Stations.

9

Enjoy an evening back in the city! Drop off at your original location around 5:00 - 6:15 PM (depending on traffic and daily conditions). Times may vary based on traffic and other conditions.

What's Included

Inclusions
  • Scenic photo stops at the Niagara Whirlpool, Floral Clock & Hydroelectric Power Stations (Seasonal)
  • Free time for lunch, shopping and optional activities like a helicopter ride or Skylon Tower
  • Pick-up and drop off from 12 easily accessible meeting points in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga
  • Travel in an air-conditioned bus with a licensed tour guide and learn about Niagara (English)
  • Skip the line for the Hornblower Boat Ride (May 9-Nov 30) and/or Journey Behind the Falls (Optional)
  • Delicious maple syrup tasting and tour with three flavours of locally sourced syrup
Exclusions
  • Cash gratuities for tour guide (optional, suggested)
  • Full-size luggage, large strollers or child seats must be approved at least 48 hours before the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Holiday Inn on 2125 North Sheridan Way, Mississauga. Wait at the front at 8:35 AM.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

Cancellation allowed if not enough travelers.

  • 1+ days before: 100% refundable
  • 0 to 1 days before: 0% refundable

Map

Review

4/5
4 Reviews
5 stars
0
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0

There are no reviews yet.

From$62.57

Book the tour

 Number ticket  × $62.57
Total = $62.57

    Fill up the form below to tell us what you're looking for

    Write a review