Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option
Overview
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9 hours
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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.
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 To Expect
Toronto
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.
Niagara Falls Canada
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.
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.
Pickup points
Fairmont Royal York
100 Front Street W. Toronto Canada
Intercontinental Toronto Centre By IHG
225 Front Street West, Toronto Canada
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
33 Gerrard Street W Toronto Canada
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown
475 Yonge Street, Toronto Canada
Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown
108 Chestnut Street, Toronto Canada
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-toronto Southwest By IHG
2125 N Sheridan Way, Mississauga Canada
Options
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
Tour +Journey Behind the Falls
ATTRACTION INCLUDED: Includes "Journey Behind the Falls" tickets, the most popular winter attraction in Niagara. The boat is closed for winter.
BOAT DATES (SUMMER ONLY): 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
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
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 + Journey & Power Station
ATTRACTIONS INCLUDED: Boat closed for winter. Tour includes Niagara's best winter experiences: Journey Behind the Falls and Niagara Power Station.
BOAT DATES (SUMMER ONLY): Boat available around May 1 to Nov 30. Dates subject to weather. Replaced with "Niagara Takes Flight" 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
Reviews
2,616 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing day at Niagara Falls
phanuphatn,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very nice day at the Niagara Falls. Everything was so good organized and because of the weather we couldn’t take the boat but that was no problem because Tracy our guide planned another activity for us. We go for the tunnel and the journey behind the falls! It was amazing! Tracy was also awesome! She take care of us and always gives her best that we could have a good time. All in all it was a fantastic day! Thanks for that !
Great day !
lucietM1170DF,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day. The guide Andrew was fun, patient and helpful. The organisation was perfect. The Falls were magical. Great day !!!
A great tour with...
c2jbgd2ttw,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great tour with optional extras or free time in its place. We did the behind the falls add on and this was good and didn’t take too long which meant we had plenty of time to take photos at the falls and get some lunch. Tracey was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was happy to answer any questions we had and point out good places to grab food/ snacks during the free time at the falls. Thank you Tracey!
Buffet Line Style of a Tour
Steve D,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall, we had a great time. Our driver, John, has been doing this a while and was very comfortable in his style of delivery and monologue all the way to the Niagara area. With an international group on the bus, not sure why he felt it necessary to talk about cost of living in different communities along the route. What was seen as a negative for me was the fact that different people on the bus had purchased different tour options. We were all on a slightly different tour yet we had to endure a detailed sales pitch for all the various add-ons (helicopter ride, Skylon tower, behind the falls experience, etc.). I had already made my choice and assumed my tour would include just those items included in the package I had selected. Not at all the case. We went to all the stops whether or not it was purchased so in some small way I found that to be a waste of time and felt like I was on a “tour buffet” where I was along for the ride whether or not I purchased that add-on experience. John worked really had once we got to the Falls to shepherd his various sub-groups towards the experienced they purchased. Not having to wait in the general admission line and in effect go through a “FastPass” lane into the attractions may have been worth the price of the tour alone! The final stop for the last hour at the touristy and somewhat seedy area by the Sheraton hotel was a zero for me. I hope others on the bus enjoyed that - I certainly did not. Would I do this tour again? Absolutely. With a few tweaks to the itinerary, this could easily be a five star experience.
Great Experience
789edgardol,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very Good experience and our Guide was incredible
Cool tour
Amanda C,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The experience was great! The journey behind the falls is breathtaking.
Experience not what we paid for
Keith T,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00When we arrived the boats were not running and the backup option was down too for a malfunction. We want our money back.
Great trip. Niagara falls are stunning
Dayo K,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this trip to Niagara falls. Our guide Suresh was very friendly and informative. We were picked up outside royal Ontario museum (other places also available). Trip to Niagara took around 2 and a half hours. We stopped at the whirlpools and a maple syrup shop where there were lots of nice free samples to try and option to buy if wanted. The actual falls were incredible. Was a very sunny day so was nice walking round the area. We paid for the behind the falls option but the waterfalls were frozen so it's much better to do that in summer. There was a bit of an issue with us getting initially charged more than we should for the trip with TripAdvisor refusing to refund the mistake. However the local tour operator (Queen Tours) contacted me directly to fix the mistake and give us the refund which was much appreciated. Highly recommend the trip. Would suggest booking the extra staffing through Queen Tours when they contact you to confirm booking.
Great full day tour of Niagara Falls
Linda E,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Frank (driver) and Tracy (guide) were on time and very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We were able to see everything we wanted to see and thanks to Tracy for recommending the helicopter ride which was my favorite! Definitely recommend this tour!
Worth the trip
conorm879,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyable, our driver and guide Salvatore was a gentleman and did a great job
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