Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option
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9h
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About this experience
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.
Available options
Tour+ Niagara Flight + Journey
ATTRACTIONS INCLUDED: Boat closed for winter. Tour includes Niagara's best winter experiences: Journey Behind the Falls and Niagara Takes Flight.<br/>BOAT DATES (SUMMER ONLY): Boat available around May 1 to Nov 30. Dates subject to weather. Replaced with "Niagara Takes Flight" experience when closed.<br/>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.<br/>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!<br/>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.<br/>Pickup included
Tour + "Niagara Takes Flight"
ATTRACTION INCLUDED: Tour includes the "Niagara Takes Flight" experience, the best winter attraction in Niagara. The boat is closed for winter.<br/>BOAT DATES (SUMMER ONLY): Boat available around May 1 to Nov 30. Dates subject to weather. Replaced with "Niagara Takes Flight" experience when closed.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>BOAT AVAILABILITY: Boat available around May 1 to Nov 30. Dates subject to weather. Replaced with "Niagara Takes Flight" experience when closed.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>BOAT AVAILABILITY: Boat available around May 1 to Nov 30. Dates subject to weather. Replaced with "Niagara Takes Flight" experience when closed.<br/>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.<br/>Pickup included
What's included
Express entry for "Journey Behind the Falls", the close viewing balconies of the falls (optional)
Free time for lunch, shopping and optional activities like a helicopter ride or Skylon Tower
Scenic photo stops at the Niagara Whirlpool and Hydroelectric Power Stations (Seasonal, may vary)
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)
Delicious maple syrup tasting and tour with three flavours of locally sourced syrup
Express entry to the Hornblower Boat Cruise (Maid-of-the-Mist), open approx. May 1-Nov 30 (optional)
Detailed itinerary
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
Stop 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 the popular "Niagara Takes Flight" attraction in the winter.
4
Stop 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
Stop 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 not included
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 CLOSED FOR WINTER: Dates depend on weather. Replaced with "Niagara Takes Flight" experience
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point
Holiday Inn on 2125 North Sheridan Way, Mississauga. Wait at the front at 8:35 AM.
Important notes
Within 24 hours of booking, you will receive a pick-up confirmation with the time and exact location. We pick up from 12 locations, but we do not stop at each one, so you must wait for the agreed-upon location. If you are unclear about your pick-up details, please email us at book@tourstoniagarafalls.com 24 hours before your tour.
Arrive at your pick-up location 10 minutes early to avoid missing the bus. We will depart on time out of respect for others.
See photos of each pick-up location here: https://tourstoniagarafalls.com/locations/
Pick ups:
7:30 AM: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park
7:40 AM: Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown Hotel, 475 Yonge St
7:45 AM: Doubletree Toronto, 108 Chestnut St
7:45 AM: Chelsea Hotel Toronto, 33 Gerrard St W
7:55 AM: Dundas Square, 279 Yonge St
7:55 AM: Queen Station / Dineen Coffee Co., 140 Yonge St
7:55 AM: Hockey Hall of Fame / King Station, 30 Yonge St.
8:00 AM: Fairmont Royal York / Union Station, 100 Front St W
8:00 AM: InterContinental Toronto Centre, 225 Front St W
8:05 AM: 300 Front St W
8:05 AM: 352 Front St W
8:35 AM: MISSISSAUGA: Holiday Inn Mississauga-Toronto Southwest, 2125 N Sheridan Way
We are excited to show you Niagara Falls! Thank you for choosing Queen Tour!
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