Niagara Falls Tour: Power Station, Illumination Tower & Dinner

Your evening begins with convenient pick-up from your Niagara Falls, Canada hotel, Niagara Falls, USA accommodation, or a central Toronto meeting point. Sit back and relax as your small-group tour travels to Niagara Falls for an unforgettable night experience. Upon arrival, enjoy a narrated drive along the scenic Niagara Parkway, where your guide will point out landmarks while you take in views of the illuminated Falls. Next, enjoy a 3-course Fallsview dinner at a local Niagara Falls restaurant. After dinner, step inside the Illumination Tower, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to change the colours that illuminate Niagara Falls. You will then visit the historic Niagara Parks Power Station, where you’ll walk through the impressive Tunnel leading to the river’s edge at the base of the Falls. Your evening concludes with a scenic drive through the Dufferin Islands before returning to your accommodation.

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   Niagara Falls

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   Your experience begins with convenient pickup options. Guests staying in Niagara Falls, Canada or Niagara Falls, USA can enjoy complimentary hotel pickup from downtown accommodations. For guests traveling from Toronto, a central meeting point pickup is available at 120 Bremner Blvd in downtown Toronto, located near Union Station and the CN Tower. Sit back and relax as your guide introduces you to the history and natural beauty of Niagara Falls as the tour begins.

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   Stop 2

   1 hour

   Enjoy a narrated drive along the Niagara Parkway, often described as one of the most beautiful drives in Canada, while your guide shares stories about the region’s history and natural wonders.

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   Dufferin Islands Park

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   Pass by Dufferin Islands, a peaceful collection of small islands connected by charming footbridges just south of Niagara Falls. This scenic area is known for its natural beauty and seasonal displays such as the Winter Festival of Lights.

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   Stop 4

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   Drive past the International Control Dam, an engineering structure that regulates the flow of water between hydroelectric power stations while preserving the iconic appearance of Niagara Falls.

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   Stop 5

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   Pass by the historic 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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   Drive past the historic Toronto Power Generating Station, an early 20th-century hydroelectric facility built into the Niagara Gorge that once helped supply electricity to communities across Ontario.

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   Stop 7

   1 hour

   Step inside the historic Niagara Parks Power Station for Currents, an immersive light and sound experience that brings the story of Niagara’s hydroelectric history to life through spectacular projections, music, and interactive displays. You will also descend through the underground tunnel leading to a viewing platform at the edge of the Niagara River, offering a unique nighttime perspective of the Falls and the powerful currents below.

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   Niagara Falls

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   Enjoy a delicious three-course local Niagara Falls restaurant.

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   Stop 9

   1 hour

   Visit the Illumination Tower where the nightly lighting of Niagara Falls takes place. Here you will have the unique opportunity to control the colors that illuminate the Falls and receive a personalized “I Lit Up Niagara Falls” certificate as a keepsake.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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