Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

4.8 (3,053 reviews) Toronto, Canada
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Duration9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Round-trip tour from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Includes the Horseshoe, American and Bridal Veil Falls. Upgrade for express admission to a Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls. Depart between 7:30 and 8:05 AM to avoid morning traffic and arrive early in Niagara before the big crowds.

Enjoy 3 to 4 hours in Niagara Falls to visit the Horseshoe Falls and the American Bridal Veil Falls. Take free time to explore on your own or add optional attractions such as the Niagara City Cruises (Hornblower Boat Ride) and/or the Journey Behind the Falls. Have lunch at a local restaurant. On the day of your trip, you can also add a Niagara Helicopters ride or tickets to the Skylon Tower.

Take photos at the scenic Niagara Whirlpool and learn about Niagara's Hydroelectric Power Stations. Visit the Maple Trail and Factory for a tour and tasting of local Canadian maple syrup and chocolate.

Return around 5:30 PM for an evening in the city.

Options

Boat+Journey Behind the Falls

ATTRACTION INFO: Includes BOTH of Niagara's most famous attractions, the Hornblower Boat Cruise (summer) and Journey Behind the Falls.
BOAT AVAILABILITY: Boat available around May 1 - Nov 30. Dates subject to weather. Replaced with "Niagara Power Station" experience when closed.
PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME: We pick up from 10 locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga between 7:30 to 8:05 AM. We will email you a place and time.
Pickup included

Tour Without Attraction Ticket

ATTRACTION ADD-ONS: Basic tour package without attractions. You can decide on the day of the tour if you want attraction tickets!
PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME: We pick up from 10 locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga between 7:30 to 8:05 AM. We will email you a place and time.
Pickup included

Tour Including Boat Ride

BOAT RIDE INFO: Skip-the-line tickets for a 20-minute boat ride across the waterfalls. You will be right under the mist! Raincoat included.
BOAT AVAILABILITY: Boat available around May 1 to Nov 30. Dates subject to weather. Replaced with "Journey Behind the Falls" when closed.
PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME: We pick up from 10 locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga between 7:30 to 8:05 AM. We will email you a place and time.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Niagara Parks licensed guide with commentary, local history, and the best photo/viewpoint stops
  • Express tickets to the Hornblower Boat Cruise (Maid-of-the-Mist), approx. May 1-Nov 30 (optional)
  • Round-trip Toronto ↔ Niagara Falls transport from 10 convenient locations in an air-conditioned bus
  • Up to 4 hours at Niagara Falls for attractions, sightseeing, lunch, and shopping
  • Canadian Maple syrup & chocolate tasting, and Seasonal stops at Niagara's Whirlpool & Power Stations
  • Express entry for "Journey Behind the Falls", the closest viewing balconies of the falls (optional)
  • 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
  • Boat open summers only, around May 1 to November 30. Replaced with winter attractions when closed.

What to expect

  1. Toronto
    Pass by
    Round-trip Toronto ↔ Niagara Falls transportation. From around 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Pick-up from 10 convenient downtown pickup points in a comfortable, air-conditioned, fully insured bus.
  2. Niagara Falls Canada
    4h
    Enjoy up to 4 hours at Niagara Falls with a Niagara Parks–licensed guide, scenic viewpoints, and time for photos, sightseeing, lunch, and exploring Clifton Hill. Perfect for first-timers: structured guide + plenty of free time. Optional upgrades: skip-the-line entry to the Niagara City Cruises (Hornblower) boat ride and Journey Behind the Falls.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Upgrade to skip-the-line tickets for the iconic Niagara City Cruises (Hornblower) boat ride into the mist. This is the Maid of the Mist-style boat. Available around May 8 to November 30, weather permitting. Replaced with "Journey Behind the Falls" or "Niagara Parks Power Station + Tunnel" experiences when closed for winter.
  4. Journey Behind the Falls
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Upgrade to skip-the-line tickets for Journey Behind the Falls - an unforgettable close-up viewing balcony from behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Watch 3,000,000 litres of water crashing down in front of you every second!
  5. Maple Leaf Place
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Brief rest stop at a Maple Syrup and Chocolate Factory. Enjoy an intro tour and tasting, including several flavours of Canadian maple syrups and fresh chocolates.
  6. Niagara Whirlpool
    10m
    Photo stop at the Niagara Whirlpool, one of the most scenic spots along the Niagara River.
  7. Niagara Parks Power Station
    Pass by
    Guided tour of the International Control Dam and Niagara's Hydro Power Stations - learn how Niagara's enormous waterfalls power millions of homes in the USA and Canada.
  8. Toronto
    Pass by
    Return around 5:15 to 6:15 PM to enjoy an evening in Toronto. Exact time varies based on daily traffic conditions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

WHERE TO WAIT: In front of the hotel entrance. Make sure you are at the correct Holiday Inn hotel at 2125 N Sheridan Way. // PICK-UP TIME: 8:35 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 4:30-5:00 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

Meeting point

WHERE TO WAIT: At 300 Front St West, there is a "Starbucks". Wait in front of the entrance. // PICK-UP TIME: 8:05 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:10-5:40 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

Meeting point

WHERE TO WAIT: Across the street from the hotel, there is a restaurant called "Scaddabush". Wait in front of that restaurant. // PICK-UP TIME: 8:00 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:15-5:45 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

Meeting point

WHERE TO WAIT: In front of the Fairmont Hotel entrance doors on Front St., where all the flags are. // PICK-UP TIME: 8:00 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:15-5:45 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

Meeting point

WHERE TO WAIT: In front of the Cafe entrance. // PICK-UP TIME: 7:55 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:20-5:50 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

Meeting point

WHERE TO WAIT: Sankofa Square. Wait across the street from the "Shoppers Drug Mart" pharmacy, on the side of the shopping mall. // PICK-UP TIME: 7:55 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:20-5:50 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

Meeting point

WHERE TO WAIT: In front of the Gerrard St entrance doors, where the designated bus parking point is. // PICK-UP TIME: 7:45 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:30-6:00 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

Meeting point

WHERE TO WAIT: In front of the hotel main entrance. // PICK-UP TIME: 7:45 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:30-6:00 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

Meeting point

WHERE TO WAIT: At the side exit door of the hotel, directly on "Wood St". // PICK-UP TIME: 7:40 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:35-6:05 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

Meeting point

WHERE TO WAIT: In front of the main entrance on the street "Queen's Park". // PICK-UP TIME: 7:30 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:45-6:15 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

End point

WHERE TO WAIT: In front of the hotel entrance. Make sure you are at the correct Holiday Inn hotel at 2125 N Sheridan Way. // PICK-UP TIME: 8:35 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 4:30-5:00 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

End point

WHERE TO WAIT: At 300 Front St West, there is a "Starbucks". Wait in front of the entrance. // PICK-UP TIME: 8:05 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:10-5:40 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

End point

WHERE TO WAIT: Across the street from the hotel, there is a restaurant called "Scaddabush". Wait in front of that restaurant. // PICK-UP TIME: 8:00 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:15-5:45 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

End point

WHERE TO WAIT: In front of the Fairmont Hotel entrance doors on Front St., where all the flags are. // PICK-UP TIME: 8:00 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:15-5:45 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

End point

WHERE TO WAIT: In front of the Cafe entrance. // PICK-UP TIME: 7:55 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:20-5:50 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

End point

WHERE TO WAIT: Sankofa Square. Wait across the street from the "Shoppers Drug Mart" pharmacy, on the side of the shopping mall. // PICK-UP TIME: 7:55 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:20-5:50 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

End point

WHERE TO WAIT: In front of the Gerrard St entrance doors, where the designated bus parking point is. // PICK-UP TIME: 7:45 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:30-6:00 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

End point

WHERE TO WAIT: In front of the hotel main entrance. // PICK-UP TIME: 7:45 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:30-6:00 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

End point

WHERE TO WAIT: At the side exit door of the hotel, directly on "Wood St". // PICK-UP TIME: 7:40 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:35-6:05 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

End point

WHERE TO WAIT: In front of the main entrance on the street "Queen's Park". // PICK-UP TIME: 7:30 AM. // Drop-off Time: Approx. 5:45-6:15 PM. // CHECK-IN: You will see a bus with a "Queen Tour" sign; your tour guide will check you in by name.

Pickup details

The tour is from approximately 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Select a pick-up location to see the exact details. Queen Tour will email you within 24 hours of booking to confirm pick-up and itinerary details. If you don't know where to meet yet, you can still book now to save your seats, and we can arrange the pick-up details later via email or WhatsApp.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

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