Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake Day Tour from Toronto

Explore the Niagara region on a shared bus tour from Toronto, combining dramatic waterside scenery with relaxed town stops. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with free time to explore independently. The boat cruise and Journey Behind the Falls are optional extras; admission is not included in the listed price.

• Explore Clifton Hill's playful, cartoon-style streets
• Sample chocolate as part of an included regional tasting

Itinerary

1. For departure from Scarborough, meet at Tim Hortons in Woodside Square Mall, 1571 Sandhurst Circle, Unit 420, at 07:00.
2. For departure from Markham, meet at Burger King opposite Markham Square, 3088 Highway 7, at 07:20.
3. For departure from Toronto Chinatown, meet at Tim Hortons, 438 University Avenue, at 08:00 for an 08:10 departure.
4. For departure from Mississauga, meet at Starbucks, 2100 Hurontario Street, at 08:45.
5. Spend 1 hour at Niagara City Cruises for a boat tour. Admission is not included in the listed price.
6. Take a 1-hour lunch break at Clifton Hill. Lunch is at your own expense and is not included in the listed price.
7. Spend 15 minutes at the 13-story Niagara Falls Observation Deck on the US side of the gorge, with views of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls.
8. Explore Journey Behind the Falls for 45 minutes, following tunnels behind the falls to viewpoints near the falling water. Admission is not included in the listed price.
9. Stop at Maple Leaf Place for 30 minutes to sample local maple syrup and browse regional gifts, snacks, and souvenirs.
10. Pause for a 10-minute photo stop at Niagara Whirlpool to see the Whirlpool Rapids on the Niagara River.
11. Visit the Floral Clock for a 10-minute photo stop. See seasonal patterns formed from over 16,000 plants.
12. Explore the Niagara-on-the-Lake Heritage District in the old town for 30 minutes.
13. Make a 5-minute stop at The Tunnel at Niagara Parks Power Station.
14. Return to Starbucks in Mississauga at approximately 17:30. Timing may change with traffic and the time needed for each drop-off.
15. Return to Tim Hortons in Toronto Chinatown at approximately 17:30. Timing may change with traffic and the time needed for each drop-off.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Round-trip transportation from designated meeting points
• Bottled water and snacks
• Maple syrup and chocolate tasting

Important details

• Children aged 0–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• This tour requires considerable walking and stair climbing.
• The tour is not recommended if you are more than 6 months pregnant.
• Wheelchair-accessible transportation and seating are not guaranteed.
• Children under 8 require a booster seat, except on bus-only travel days.
• Bring a valid ID.
• Pets are not permitted.
• A mandatory driver and guide service fee of USD 15 per person is not included in the listed price and is payable separately.
• Booster seat rental, if needed, costs $10 per person per day, payable on site and not included in the listed price.
• City Passes and personal attraction tickets are not accepted.
• Cigarettes and e-cigarettes are prohibited.
• To leave the group early, inform the guide, obtain their consent, and sign a departure agreement.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded.