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Nine-Hour Niagara Falls Trip from Toronto with Skip-the-Line Cruise and Welland Canal

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This nine-hour day trip from Toronto covers Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake in one coach ride. It leaves from 55 York Street at 8:30 AM and follows Lake Ontario, with the guide sharing facts about the areas along the way. At the falls, skip-the-line tickets take the group onto a Niagara City Cruise to the base of the Horseshoe Falls, with a view of the American and Bridal Veil Falls too. The boat runs from May to October; when it is closed, another attraction replaces it, Journey Behind the Falls in winter. A local professional guide leads the day. From the coach the group sees the Welland Canal, a 27-kilometer waterway with eight locks that links Lake Ontario to Lake Erie and opened in 1833, the Laura Secord homestead, the Sir Adam Beck power station, which opened in 1922, Fort George, and Queenston Heights Park with its monument to Major General Isaac Brock. These are drive-bys. The stops are the Floral Clock, which has a 40-foot face planted with over 16,000 seasonal plants, a maple syrup tasting, the Whirlpool Rapids observation deck, and one hour in Niagara-on-the-Lake before the drive back to Toronto. The itinerary can change.

What's included

  • Driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free time for self-guided exploration
  • Live commentary on board
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  • Complimentary Maple Syrup tasting experience

Itinerary

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  1. 55 York St, Toronto

    Boarding is from 8:00 to 8:15 AM at 55 York Street, right in front of Tim Hortons. The tour leaves at 8:30 AM, and every guest must check in at least 15 minutes before departure.

  2. Toronto

    The tour starts at 55 York Street with an 8:30 AM departure.

  3. Lake Ontario

    The coach follows Lake Ontario while the guide shares facts about the areas passed.

  4. Niagara Falls Canada

    The first view of the falls.

  5. Niagara City Cruises

    The Niagara City Cruise takes passengers to the base of the falls. It runs up to the Horseshoe Falls, with mist and the roar of the water, and passes the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls on the way. During the winter months Journey Behind the Falls takes its place.

  6. Horseshoe Falls

    A view of the Horseshoe Falls.

  7. The Welland Canal

    A drive past the Welland Canal, which connects Lake Ontario to Lake Erie and bypasses the falls so that large ships can pass between the two lakes. It is 27 kilometers long with eight locks and opened in 1833, and it is part of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Ships may be passing through the locks.

  8. Laura Secord Homestead

    A drive past the Laura Secord homestead, which is not open for tours. Laura Secord walked 20 miles through enemy territory in the War of 1812 to warn British forces of an American attack, a deed that affected the outcome of the war.

  9. Sir Adam Beck Generating Station

    A drive past the Niagara power generating station, opened in 1922, one of the oldest large hydroelectric plants in the world, which makes electricity for Canada and the United States. The coach does not stop here.

  10. Fort George National Historic Site of Canada

    A drive past Fort George, built in 1802, a key site of the War of 1812 where British forces and their allies resisted the American invasion of Upper Canada. The coach does not stop. The site has barracks, cannons and fortifications and views of the Niagara River.

  11. Floral Clock

    The Floral Clock, one of the most photographed landmarks of Niagara Parks. Its face is 40 feet across and planted with over 16,000 seasonal flowers and plants, and its hands tell the real time.

  12. Queenston Heights Park

    A drive past Queenston Heights Park, which commemorates the 1812 Battle of Queenston Heights and holds the monument to Major General Isaac Brock, killed in the battle. The park has walking trails and views of the Niagara River. The coach does not stop.

  13. Experience one of Canada’s most iconic flavors with a…

    A maple syrup tasting at a small local stop. The guide explains how syrup is made, from tapping the trees to bottling, and visitors sample several syrups and maple treats and learn the light, amber and dark grades. All ages can join, and it is a way to take home a Canadian souvenir.

  14. Your unforgettable visit to Niagara Falls continues with a…

    A stop at the Whirlpool Rapids observation deck, where the Niagara River squeezes through a narrow gorge and swirls in strong currents. Signs along the way explain the geology and history of the site, and it is a good photo stop.

  15. Niagara-on-the-Lake

    One hour in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a town of 19th-century architecture and tree-lined streets. The walk passes heritage buildings, boutique shops and art galleries with local work, and the local wine shops and tasting rooms are close enough for a short visit.

  16. Toronto

    The coach drives back to Toronto.

  17. 55 York St, Toronto

Not included

  • Gratuities

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • A small-moderate amount of walking is involved
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Itinerary is subject to change
  • Seat Requirement: All infants and toddlers traveling on our vehicles are required to occupy their own seat. For safety purposes, they must be secured in a government-approved car seat or booster seat appropriate for their age, height, and weight.
  • In the event that the Hornblower Niagara cruises not in operation, we will substitute it with the journey behind the Falls. Typically the boat operates between May and October although circumstances beyond our control may prevent this from happening.
  • All timings are approximate
  • Vehicle type is subject to change based on passenger volumes
  • Tour is subject to cancellation if we do not meet the minimum required amount of participants
  • The boat cruise is usually available from May to October, but exact dates are weather dependent and out of our control.
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guiding available in: en.

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