Niagara Day Tour from Toronto with Niagara on the Lake and Boat Ride
by Niagara Toronto Tours
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This full-day bus tour from Toronto lasts about eight hours and includes transportation, a stop in Niagara on the Lake, a boat cruise, and several scenic and photo stops around Niagara Falls. The tour begins with a one-hour visit to Niagara on the Lake, where guests can explore the historic town, see British Colonial architecture, visit coffee shops and bakeries, and walk on the shores of Lake Ontario overlooking the Niagara River and Fort Niagara. Next, the tour follows the Niagara River Parkway, a scenic drive with views of the Niagara River, Brock Monument, and upscale homes. There is a brief stop at the Floral Clock for photos and a guide explanation of the clock’s seasonal floral patterns and chimes. Then, the group stops at the Sir Adam Beck Generating Station viewing platform to learn about hydroelectric power, a key regional industry. The tour includes a photo stop at the Niagara Gorge Platform, which overlooks the Niagara Gorge and Whirlpool Rapids, where guests learn about 13,000 years of geological history. The main highlight is the Hornblower boat cruise (operating May to December) that takes passengers close to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Admission and line skip are included, and souvenir rain ponchos are provided. When the boat ride is not available (January to April), the tour visits Skylon Tower instead for a ride to the 520-foot-high observation deck with views of both Canadian and American Falls. After the boat ride or Skylon Tower visit, guests have up to three hours of free time to explore Clifton Hill, known for family attractions like carnival rides, go-karts, mini golf, and souvenir shops, or Table Rock Welcome Center, which is closest to the brink of the Falls and offers food, shopping, and optional attractions such as Journey Behind the Falls and Niagara Fury. The tour also includes live commentary throughout the journey and stops by the Floral Clock and hydro power stations. Local taxes are included, but lunch and gratuities are not. The tour aims to return to Toronto early to avoid heavy traffic.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Niagara on the Lake Heritage District
The tour includes a one-hour stop in Niagara on the Lake, where guests can explore the town’s historic sites related to the War of 1812, enjoy local coffee and bakeries, and see British Colonial architecture and floral displays. This tour is the only one that takes passengers to the shores of Lake Ontario, allowing them to stand on the Great Lakes’ shore while overlooking the Niagara River and Fort Niagara.
60 min
Niagara River Parkway Drive
The route to Niagara Falls follows the Niagara River Parkway, known as the prettiest Sunday drive in the world. This 30-minute scenic drive passes large homes, views of the Niagara River, Brock Monument, and the trans-Canada trail. During summer, fruit stops may be included.
30 min
Floral Clock
A brief five-minute stop at the Floral Clock offers a chance for group photos. The clock face features intricate designs made from up to 16,000 bedding plants that are changed twice yearly. The tower behind the clock plays Westminster chimes every quarter hour. The guide explains the superstition related to the clock.
5 min
Sir Adam Beck Generating Station
The tour stops for five minutes at the Sir Adam Beck hydroelectric power station viewing platform. Guests leave the bus to see the large power plants and learn about the importance of hydroelectric power in the Niagara region from the guide.
5 min
Niagara Gorge Platform
A ten-minute stop at the Niagara Gorge Platform offers views of the Niagara Gorge and Whirlpool Rapids. Visitors learn about the geological development of Niagara Falls over nearly 13,000 years.
10 min
Hornblower Boat Cruise
The main attraction is a one-hour boat ride on a modern catamaran that takes passengers close to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls’ mist. The cruise includes skip-the-line admission and souvenir rain ponchos. This attraction operates from May to December.
60 min
Clifton Hill
Guests have one hour to visit Clifton Hill, the commercial area near the Falls with carnival rides, food options, souvenir shops, go-karts, mini golf, and Casino Niagara. This can be part of the free time after the boat ride.
60 min
Table Rock Welcome Center
Another popular free time spot is the Table Rock Welcome Center, located closest to the edge of the Falls. Visitors can observe the Falls’ power and access attractions like Journey Behind the Falls and Niagara Fury on their own. Food and shopping are also available here.
60 min
Skylon Tower
If the boat ride is not operating (January to April), the tour includes a 30-minute visit to Skylon Tower. Guests take a glass elevator to the observation deck at 520 feet (159 meters) with outdoor and indoor views of both the Canadian and American Falls.
30 min
Meeting point
**Please be ready outside departure point 5min prior to start time **nearest SUBWAY station is UNION STATION **Tour Guide will identify you by name & reservation number. **please do not ask market about tour, no direct affiliation **RETURN DOWNTOWN TORONTO BEFORE 5pm
End point
**Please be ready outside departure point 5min prior to start time **nearest SUBWAY station is UNION STATION **Tour Guide will identify you by name & reservation number. **please do not ask market about tour, no direct affiliation **RETURN DOWNTOWN TORONTO BEFORE 5pm
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Niagara Day Tour from Toronto with Niagara on the Lake and Boat Ride
by Niagara Toronto Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$318Overview
This full-day bus tour from Toronto lasts about eight hours and includes transportation, a stop in Niagara on the Lake, a boat cruise, and several scenic and photo stops around Niagara Falls. The tour begins with a one-hour visit to Niagara on the Lake, where guests can explore the historic town, see British Colonial architecture, visit coffee shops and bakeries, and walk on the shores of Lake Ontario overlooking the Niagara River and Fort Niagara. Next, the tour follows the Niagara River Parkway, a scenic drive with views of the Niagara River, Brock Monument, and upscale homes. There is a brief stop at the Floral Clock for photos and a guide explanation of the clock’s seasonal floral patterns and chimes. Then, the group stops at the Sir Adam Beck Generating Station viewing platform to learn about hydroelectric power, a key regional industry. The tour includes a photo stop at the Niagara Gorge Platform, which overlooks the Niagara Gorge and Whirlpool Rapids, where guests learn about 13,000 years of geological history. The main highlight is the Hornblower boat cruise (operating May to December) that takes passengers close to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Admission and line skip are included, and souvenir rain ponchos are provided. When the boat ride is not available (January to April), the tour visits Skylon Tower instead for a ride to the 520-foot-high observation deck with views of both Canadian and American Falls. After the boat ride or Skylon Tower visit, guests have up to three hours of free time to explore Clifton Hill, known for family attractions like carnival rides, go-karts, mini golf, and souvenir shops, or Table Rock Welcome Center, which is closest to the brink of the Falls and offers food, shopping, and optional attractions such as Journey Behind the Falls and Niagara Fury. The tour also includes live commentary throughout the journey and stops by the Floral Clock and hydro power stations. Local taxes are included, but lunch and gratuities are not. The tour aims to return to Toronto early to avoid heavy traffic.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Niagara on the Lake Heritage District
The tour includes a one-hour stop in Niagara on the Lake, where guests can explore the town’s historic sites related to the War of 1812, enjoy local coffee and bakeries, and see British Colonial architecture and floral displays. This tour is the only one that takes passengers to the shores of Lake Ontario, allowing them to stand on the Great Lakes’ shore while overlooking the Niagara River and Fort Niagara.
60 min
Niagara River Parkway Drive
The route to Niagara Falls follows the Niagara River Parkway, known as the prettiest Sunday drive in the world. This 30-minute scenic drive passes large homes, views of the Niagara River, Brock Monument, and the trans-Canada trail. During summer, fruit stops may be included.
30 min
Floral Clock
A brief five-minute stop at the Floral Clock offers a chance for group photos. The clock face features intricate designs made from up to 16,000 bedding plants that are changed twice yearly. The tower behind the clock plays Westminster chimes every quarter hour. The guide explains the superstition related to the clock.
5 min
Sir Adam Beck Generating Station
The tour stops for five minutes at the Sir Adam Beck hydroelectric power station viewing platform. Guests leave the bus to see the large power plants and learn about the importance of hydroelectric power in the Niagara region from the guide.
5 min
Niagara Gorge Platform
A ten-minute stop at the Niagara Gorge Platform offers views of the Niagara Gorge and Whirlpool Rapids. Visitors learn about the geological development of Niagara Falls over nearly 13,000 years.
10 min
Hornblower Boat Cruise
The main attraction is a one-hour boat ride on a modern catamaran that takes passengers close to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls’ mist. The cruise includes skip-the-line admission and souvenir rain ponchos. This attraction operates from May to December.
60 min
Clifton Hill
Guests have one hour to visit Clifton Hill, the commercial area near the Falls with carnival rides, food options, souvenir shops, go-karts, mini golf, and Casino Niagara. This can be part of the free time after the boat ride.
60 min
Table Rock Welcome Center
Another popular free time spot is the Table Rock Welcome Center, located closest to the edge of the Falls. Visitors can observe the Falls’ power and access attractions like Journey Behind the Falls and Niagara Fury on their own. Food and shopping are also available here.
60 min
Skylon Tower
If the boat ride is not operating (January to April), the tour includes a 30-minute visit to Skylon Tower. Guests take a glass elevator to the observation deck at 520 feet (159 meters) with outdoor and indoor views of both the Canadian and American Falls.
30 min
Meeting point
**Please be ready outside departure point 5min prior to start time **nearest SUBWAY station is UNION STATION **Tour Guide will identify you by name & reservation number. **please do not ask market about tour, no direct affiliation **RETURN DOWNTOWN TORONTO BEFORE 5pm
End point
**Please be ready outside departure point 5min prior to start time **nearest SUBWAY station is UNION STATION **Tour Guide will identify you by name & reservation number. **please do not ask market about tour, no direct affiliation **RETURN DOWNTOWN TORONTO BEFORE 5pm
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.