Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option
Overview
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9 hours
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Visit Niagara Falls with a licensed tour guide in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus. 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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Scenic photo stops at the Niagara Whirlpool, Floral Clock & Hydroelectric Power Stations (Seasonal)
Delicious maple syrup tour and tasting with three flavours of locally sourced syrup
Free time for lunch, shopping and optional activities like a helicopter ride or Skylon Tower
Travel in an air-conditioned minibus with a licensed tour guide and learn about Niagara (English)
Pick-up and drop off from 12 easily accessible meeting points in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga
Skip-the-line entry for the Hornblower Boat Cruise (May 9 to Nov 30) and/or Journey Behind the Falls
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
What To Expect
Toronto
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.
Niagara Falls Canada
[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.
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: The boat cruise is open from around May 8 to November 30, subject to weather. Replaced with Skylon Tower lookout when closed.
PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME: We pick up from 12 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 12 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: The boat cruise is open from May 8 to November 30, subject to weather. Replaced with Journey Behind the Falls when closed.
PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME: We pick up from 12 locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga between 7:30 to 8:05 AM. We will email you a place and time.
Pickup included
Reviews
2,067 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Niagara
Erin C,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a wonderful time at Niagara Falls. Winston was kind and helpful. Would highly recommend booking.
Niagara Falls
Robert F,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00John was an AMAZING DRIVER! He gave fun facts and history on the way down and Always made sure everyone did what they wanted and had time to do it. We also had a passenger that had injured leg the day prior and wasn't able to go in activities or walk very much. John made sure she was comfy and she ended up going to hospital. John then picked her up when we were all done and gave her a ride back to hotel. John is AMAZING. The behind falls was ok- but only observation deck was the best! Boat ride- maid mist was Absolutely Incredible!, Great excursion and day trip! Highly recommend
Fantastic experience
Trevor L,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Long journey there and back, at least 6 hours in total due to heavy traffic. It was still worth it, the boat trip was amazing and very exhilarating, superb views and Paul was an excellent guide who looked after us very well.
Whilst Niagara itself was...
Stephanie M,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
3.00Whilst Niagara itself was great, our driver had no working microphone so could not talk to us except when we stopped for breaks.
Awesome Tour and Guide
Gregg S,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is a day long experience. Bus was good. Timing well spaced out. I highly recommend this tour!! John our guide was absolutely amazing!! He was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging.
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