Pick up in Toronto and Mississauga (1:00 to 2:00 PM, seasonal times)
Convenient pickup from landmarks and hotels across Downtown Toronto and Mississauga. The times vary by season.
NOTE: The first time is for summer, from May 8 to October 15, and the second time is for winter, from October 16 to May 7.
Toronto:
Courtyard by Marriott, 475 Yonge St: ☀️ 1:05 PM / ❄️ 12:00 PM
Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St W: ☀️ 1:10 PM / ❄️ 12:05 PM
Dundas Square, 279 Yonge St: ☀️ 1:15 PM / ❄️ 12:10 PM
Dineen Coffee Co., 140 Yonge St: ☀️ 1:15 PM / ❄️ 12:10 PM
Starbucks, 300 Front St W: ☀️ 1:25 PM / ❄️ 12:20 PM
Mississauga:
Holiday Inn Mississauga-Toronto Southwest, 2125 N Sheridan Way: ☀️ 2:00 PM / ❄️ 12:55 PM
Option 1 - No Add-Ons - Free Time in Niagara Falls
You will have around 4 to 5 hours of free time to explore Niagara Falls on your own! You will be there for the day, sunset and evening illumination. During your free time, you can explore Niagara Falls at your own pace, get dinner at one of many local restaurants, and visit Clifton Hill. Clifton Hill has many activities, dining and shopping options. If you book this option and change your mind on the day, you can buy tickets for the major Niagara Falls attractions with your tour guide.
Option 2: Attractions Package with Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls
Experience the two most popular attractions in Niagara Falls!
Hornblower Boat Cruise
- Formally called the "Maid of the Mist", this is the only boat ride to the waterfalls
- 25-minute boat cruise to the mist of the waterfalls
- You will receive a red raincoat (your shoes and some of your body may still get wet)
- Open around May 1 to December 30, subject to weather, replaced with "Niagara Power Station + Tunnel" when closed
- Skip the ticketing line, and when available in peak season, skip the entrance line with the funicular ride
Journey Behind the Falls
- Descend 125 feet into the 130-year-old tunnels of the waterfalls - you will see the waterfalls falling in front of you and have access to the best viewing balcony in all of Niagara Falls
- This is the best spot to take photos of the Canadian Horseshoe Waterfalls
- You will receive a yellow or blue poncho to stay dry, but you won't get so wet either way
- Skip the ticketing line and skip the entrance line to save an average of 2 hours in the peak season
Dinner
• Free time for dinner on your own in Clifton Hill (many restaurant options available) OR upgrade to Option 3 with dinner and Illumination Tower
Option 3: Boat Cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, Dinner and Illumination Tower
Includes the Hornblower Boat Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls attractions, PLUS dinner overlooking the waterfalls and an exclusive tour of Illumination Tower, where you can change the colours of the waterfalls yourself.
Dinner:
The dinner location depends on availability, usually one of Queen Victoria Restaurant, Table Rock Restaurant, or the Fallsview Restaurant. Gluten-free and vegan-friendly options are available.
Illumination Tower:
- By night, the waterfalls transform into an incredible, multi-coloured illumination show
- These special lights are controlled in the Illumination Tower
- As part of your tour, if you select the dinner and Illumination Tower package, you will get an exclusive tour of how we control the lights and will be able to control the lights yourself
- You will also get an "I lit up Niagara Falls" certificate as a souvenir.
Fireworks and Winter Festival of Lights (Seasonal Events)
Throughout the year, Niagara Falls has different extraordinary events.
Fireworks
- 5-minute fireworks display over the waterfalls
- Available daily in the summer, usually around May 16 to October 15 (dates subject to change) + other select days throughout the year
Winter Festival of Lights
- A breathtaking light show with hundreds of light displays made up of millions of lights - all through Niagara Falls
- Available daily from around November 18 to January 4 (dates subject to change)
Seasonal Stops
We will take you to 1 or 2 of the following stops, depending on the season and schedule.
- Maple Leaf Place - take the "Maple Trail" tour - a guide will tell you all about maple syrup, and you will try three flavours, plus enjoy a chocolate tasting
- Niagara Whirlpool - take photos at the beautiful and scenic Niagara Whirlpool
- Hydroelectric Power Stations - learn how we convert the power of the waterfalls into hydroelectric power
Return to your location (return around 11:00 PM to 12:00 AM, seasonal times)
Return to your original location! The exact return time depends on season, but generally around 10 hours after your pick-up time.
