Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake 9-Hour Day Trip from Toronto with Skip-the-Line Boat
by VIP Ontario Tours
Choose from 3 available options
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✓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$284Overview
This 9-hour bus trip starts at 55 York Street in Toronto at 8:30 AM. You’ll travel along Lake Ontario with live commentary before arriving at Niagara Falls. Here, the guide leads you to the Niagara City Cruise where skip-the-line tickets let you board quickly. The boat ride lasts about 30 minutes and goes up close to Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls, with mist and roaring water all around. In winter months when the boat is not operating, the boat cruise is replaced by the Journey Behind the Falls attraction. After the cruise, spend time viewing Horseshoe Falls from the shore and then continue the drive along the Niagara Parkway. You’ll pass several landmarks including the Welland Canal, Laura Secord Homestead, Sir Adam Beck Generating Station, Fort George National Historic Site, the Floral Clock, and Queenston Heights Park. Each stop is a drive-by with the guide providing information about their significance. Later, enjoy a complimentary maple syrup tasting at a local venue before a visit to the Whirlpool Rapids observation deck to see the fast-moving rapids and whirlpool. The tour then offers about 1 hour of free time in Niagara-on-the-Lake to walk through the historic town’s streets, see Victorian architecture, and explore shops or wineries. The return trip to Toronto includes about 2 hours of relaxing on the coach. The tour includes a driver/guide, air conditioning on the vehicle, live commentary, free time for self-guided exploration, and the maple syrup tasting. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Toronto
The trip begins at 55 York Street in Toronto with a scheduled departure time of 8:30 AM.
10 min
Lake Ontario
Travel along Lake Ontario while the guide shares information about the surrounding areas.
Niagara Falls Canada
Arrive at Niagara Falls with about two hours to view the falls and take in the scenery.
120 min
Niagara City Cruises
Board the Niagara City Cruise boat for a 30-minute ride that brings you close to Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Feel the mist and hear the water's roar. In winter months, when the boat is not operating, the cruise is replaced with the Journey Behind the Falls attraction.
30 min
Horseshoe Falls
View Horseshoe Falls from the shore during a short stop.
15 min
The Welland Canal
Pass by the Welland Canal, a 27-kilometer man-made waterway with eight locks that connects Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, vital for international shipping and Canadian maritime trade.
Laura Secord Homestead
Drive past the historic home of Laura Secord, a Canadian heroine from the War of 1812 who walked 20 miles through enemy territory to warn British forces of an American attack. The homestead is not open for tours but remains a significant landmark.
Sir Adam Beck Generating Station
See the Niagara Power Generating Station, one of the oldest hydroelectric plants, opened in 1922, which uses the Niagara River to supply power to Canada and the United States.
Fort George National Historic Site of Canada
Drive past Fort George, an important War of 1812 military site built in 1802, with preserved barracks, cannons, and fortifications overlooking the Niagara River.
Floral Clock
View the Floral Clock along Niagara Parkway, a working clock 40 feet in diameter decorated with over 16,000 seasonal flowers forming changing designs.
Queenston Heights Park
Pass Queenston Heights Park, which commemorates the Battle of Queenston Heights with a monument to Major General Isaac Brock and offers views of the Niagara River.
Maple Syrup Tasting
Stop for about 30 minutes to taste maple syrup and learn about its production process, including tree tapping and syrup grades.
30 min
Whirlpool Rapids Observation Deck
Spend about 10 minutes at the Whirlpool Rapids observation deck to see the fast-moving rapids and whirlpool formed by the Niagara River in a narrow gorge.
10 min
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Enjoy one hour of free time in Niagara-on-the-Lake to walk the historic streets, view 19th-century architecture, and visit shops or local wineries.
60 min
Toronto
The trip concludes with about two hours of coach travel back to Toronto.
120 min
Meeting point
Boarding is from 8:00-8:15am at 55 York Street (right in front of Tim Hortons), tour departs at 8:30am. All guests are required to check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure for boarding
End point
Boarding is from 8:00-8:15am at 55 York Street (right in front of Tim Hortons), tour departs at 8:30am. All guests are required to check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure for boarding
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake 9-Hour Day Trip from Toronto with Skip-the-Line Boat
by VIP Ontario Tours
Choose from 3 available options
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$284Overview
This 9-hour bus trip starts at 55 York Street in Toronto at 8:30 AM. You’ll travel along Lake Ontario with live commentary before arriving at Niagara Falls. Here, the guide leads you to the Niagara City Cruise where skip-the-line tickets let you board quickly. The boat ride lasts about 30 minutes and goes up close to Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls, with mist and roaring water all around. In winter months when the boat is not operating, the boat cruise is replaced by the Journey Behind the Falls attraction. After the cruise, spend time viewing Horseshoe Falls from the shore and then continue the drive along the Niagara Parkway. You’ll pass several landmarks including the Welland Canal, Laura Secord Homestead, Sir Adam Beck Generating Station, Fort George National Historic Site, the Floral Clock, and Queenston Heights Park. Each stop is a drive-by with the guide providing information about their significance. Later, enjoy a complimentary maple syrup tasting at a local venue before a visit to the Whirlpool Rapids observation deck to see the fast-moving rapids and whirlpool. The tour then offers about 1 hour of free time in Niagara-on-the-Lake to walk through the historic town’s streets, see Victorian architecture, and explore shops or wineries. The return trip to Toronto includes about 2 hours of relaxing on the coach. The tour includes a driver/guide, air conditioning on the vehicle, live commentary, free time for self-guided exploration, and the maple syrup tasting. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Toronto
The trip begins at 55 York Street in Toronto with a scheduled departure time of 8:30 AM.
10 min
Lake Ontario
Travel along Lake Ontario while the guide shares information about the surrounding areas.
Niagara Falls Canada
Arrive at Niagara Falls with about two hours to view the falls and take in the scenery.
120 min
Niagara City Cruises
Board the Niagara City Cruise boat for a 30-minute ride that brings you close to Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Feel the mist and hear the water's roar. In winter months, when the boat is not operating, the cruise is replaced with the Journey Behind the Falls attraction.
30 min
Horseshoe Falls
View Horseshoe Falls from the shore during a short stop.
15 min
The Welland Canal
Pass by the Welland Canal, a 27-kilometer man-made waterway with eight locks that connects Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, vital for international shipping and Canadian maritime trade.
Laura Secord Homestead
Drive past the historic home of Laura Secord, a Canadian heroine from the War of 1812 who walked 20 miles through enemy territory to warn British forces of an American attack. The homestead is not open for tours but remains a significant landmark.
Sir Adam Beck Generating Station
See the Niagara Power Generating Station, one of the oldest hydroelectric plants, opened in 1922, which uses the Niagara River to supply power to Canada and the United States.
Fort George National Historic Site of Canada
Drive past Fort George, an important War of 1812 military site built in 1802, with preserved barracks, cannons, and fortifications overlooking the Niagara River.
Floral Clock
View the Floral Clock along Niagara Parkway, a working clock 40 feet in diameter decorated with over 16,000 seasonal flowers forming changing designs.
Queenston Heights Park
Pass Queenston Heights Park, which commemorates the Battle of Queenston Heights with a monument to Major General Isaac Brock and offers views of the Niagara River.
Maple Syrup Tasting
Stop for about 30 minutes to taste maple syrup and learn about its production process, including tree tapping and syrup grades.
30 min
Whirlpool Rapids Observation Deck
Spend about 10 minutes at the Whirlpool Rapids observation deck to see the fast-moving rapids and whirlpool formed by the Niagara River in a narrow gorge.
10 min
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Enjoy one hour of free time in Niagara-on-the-Lake to walk the historic streets, view 19th-century architecture, and visit shops or local wineries.
60 min
Toronto
The trip concludes with about two hours of coach travel back to Toronto.
120 min
Meeting point
Boarding is from 8:00-8:15am at 55 York Street (right in front of Tim Hortons), tour departs at 8:30am. All guests are required to check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure for boarding
End point
Boarding is from 8:00-8:15am at 55 York Street (right in front of Tim Hortons), tour departs at 8:30am. All guests are required to check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure for boarding
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.