Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto with Journey, Skylon, & Boat

This guided tour combines the region’s top experiences into one seamless day with round-trip transportation from your downtown Toronto hotel. Explore Niagara Falls from above, behind, and right at the base with admission to the Skylon Tower, Journey Behind the Falls, and a Niagara City Cruises boat ride (May–December, replaced by Niagara Takes Flight in winter). Begin at the Skylon Tower, riding a glass elevator 520 feet up for panoramic views of all three waterfalls and the Niagara River. Next, descend approximately 125 feet at Journey Behind the Falls to explore tunnel-like passageways and stand on observation decks just steps from the cascading water. Then board the Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour, sailing through the Niagara Gorge and feeling the mist as you get as close as possible to the Falls, with a complimentary poncho provided. Enjoy a narrated drive past landmarks before relaxing on the return drive to your downtown Toronto hotel.

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   Toronto

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   Your day begins in downtown Toronto where you will be picked up by your guide and board a comfortable vehicle for your journey to Niagara Falls. Relax as you travel through the scenic countryside of Ontario while your guide shares stories about the region. The tour starts at 8am, after your guide picks you up from downtown Toronto. It will take approximately 1.5-hours to travel to Niagara Falls.

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   Niagara Falls

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   Enjoy a relaxing drive through the Niagara Region as your guide introduces you to the history, geography, and culture of the area before arriving at one of Canada’s most famous natural landmarks.

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   Dufferin Islands Park

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   Enjoy a peaceful stop at Dufferin Islands, a scenic oasis of lush greenery, winding trails, and quiet waterways just minutes from the Falls.

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   Stop 4

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   Pass by the International Control Dam, an engineering structure used to regulate the flow of water between hydroelectric stations while preserving the iconic appearance of Niagara Falls.

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   Stop 5

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   Pass by the famous Niagara Scow, a steel barge stranded in the Niagara River rapids since 1918 and now one of the most recognizable landmarks along the Niagara River.

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   Toronto Power Generating Station

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   Pass by several historic hydroelectric power stations along the Niagara River that harness the immense energy of Niagara Falls to produce clean electricity for the region.

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   Niagara Parks Power Station

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   Drive past this historic hydroelectric power station along the Niagara River. Originally opened in 1905, the impressive structure highlights the early development of hydroelectric power at Niagara Falls.

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   Journey Behind the Falls

   1 hour

   Descend 125 feet through tunnels carved in bedrock at Journey Behind the Falls. Step onto observation platforms located just feet from the rushing water of Horseshoe Falls for an unforgettable perspective.

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   Skylon Tower

   1 hour

   Ascend 520 feet above the Falls at the iconic Skylon Tower. From the observation deck, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Niagara Falls, the Niagara River, and the surrounding region.

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    Stop 10

    1 hour

    Enjoy a scenic drive along the Niagara River Parkway, often described as one of the most beautiful drives in Canada, with incredible views of the Niagara River and surrounding landscapes.

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    Stop 11

    1 hour

    Board Niagara City Cruises for a thrilling boat ride to the base of the Falls. Experience the mist and thunder of the cascading water as you sail past the American Falls and toward the towering Horseshoe Falls.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.