Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat Cruise & Journey
Description
Experience Niagara Falls from top to bottom on this activity-filled tour of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Be wowed on an exciting helicopter ride; feel the power of the water on the Journey Behind the Falls; get up close to the thundering stream on a Voyage To The Falls Boat Tour (seasonal, operating May - December only, replaced with admission to Niagara Takes Flight in the winter); and visit several viewpoints for various perspectives of the whole site. Our air conditioned mini-vans will allow for a comfortable experience with easy maneuverability around the area - getting to areas where other tours cannot reach.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your experience begins with convenient pickup from select locations. 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 wonder of Niagara Falls before the tour begins.
Pass by Dufferin Islands, a peaceful collection of small islands connected by footbridges just south of Niagara Falls and known for their scenic natural beauty.
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.
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.
Drive past historic hydroelectric generating stations built along the Niagara River that harness the immense power of Niagara Falls to produce electricity for the region.
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.
Descend 125 feet through tunnels carved deep into the bedrock at Journey Behind the Falls. Step onto observation decks located just feet from the powerful Horseshoe Falls and experience the thunder and mist of the cascading water from behind the Falls themselves
Take in panoramic views of Niagara Falls and the surrounding region from more than 500 feet above the ground
Board Niagara City Cruises for an unforgettable boat ride to the base of Niagara Falls. Sail through the mist as you approach the towering Horseshoe Falls and experience the incredible power of the Falls up close. During winter months, this experience is replaced with Niagara Takes Flight, an immersive flying theatre ride showcasing Niagara Falls from a unique perspective.
Take to the skies on an unforgettable 12-minute helicopter flight above Niagara Falls. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Niagara River as you soar high above one of the world’s most famous natural wonders.
Enjoy a narrated drive along the Niagara River Parkway, often described as one of the most scenic drives in Canada, with spectacular views of the Niagara River and surrounding landscapes.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pickup/drop-off in Niagara Falls (CANADA & USA) and central Toronto pickup spots. We will contact you 1-3 days prior to your tour regarding a specific pick up time. If you do not have access to phone or email please be ready and waiting 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: Voyage To The Falls Boat Tour is seasonal, operating May - December only. Please phone ahead to check availability. Replaced with admission to Niagara Takes Flight in the winter months).
- Important: Niagara Takes Flight is not accessible to infants or children under 100 cm.
Reviews(573)
Had a great time. You will get wet. Helicopter ride was beautiful. Definitely worth the money. The experience was very memorable
Our tour began with the helicopter ride that gave a bird’s eye view of the Falls. Seeing it from above was incredible. Journey Behind the Falls provided a glimpse of how magnificent the falls are, but the Hornblower cruise just was indescribable! You definitely get wet and it’s worth it!! Lunch and views from the Skylon Tower was amazing. A city tour was also included.
A helicopter, a boat, a tunnel behind the falls and lunch above it all at the Skylon Tower is about as complete a Niagara day as it gets. 🚁 That heads up about getting wet on the Hornblower is exactly what future guests need to hear so they come prepared and just enjoy it!
It’s a great experience. At first there was a mixed up in the pickup location and time, but it was resolved. Heidi is a very friendly tour guide.
🤝 Once things clicked into place it sounds like it delivered on what matters most.
This was an amazing experience from start to finish. Our tour guide, Kay, was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Everything was seamless which is important to me. We got to do all the fun activities but not stress about the logistics. I highly recommend booking this tour.
Kay making the whole day feel seamless while fitting in every activity is exactly the kind of guiding that lets guests just be fully present and enjoy! 👌
Man....where do I start. It was amazing! I learned so much about Toronto and Niagara Falls. TJ was awesome. Very respectful and "patient". Manny (Munni) was amazing as well. He had an answer for every question I asked. He was also patient with the group.
TJ and Manny both bringing that same energy of patience and knowledge throughout the whole trip, that kind of consistency across a full day tour really makes the difference! 🌟
My sister and I had a great experience! Our driver from Toronto (Gezim) and our tour guide at Niagara Falls (Heidi) were awesome. They were both friendly, helpful, and gave interesting facts throughout the day. The only downside of the day was there was no time to eat lunch in between events. When we booked, it said lunch was included, but we found out it was not towards the beginning of the tour. We barely had time to grab a small sandwich from Starbucks before we went to our next location. Other than that, I would highly recommend this tour. It was great to see the Falls from so many different perspectives.
Gezim and Heidi clearly made the day memorable in all the right ways and seeing the Falls from so many angles is exactly what a great tour should deliver! That said, being told lunch was not included after expecting it to be is something we take seriously. Please reach out to us directly so we can look into this and make sure the listing reflects what guests can actually expect. 🙏
Absolutely wonderful, Nikola was our guide. The experiences were wonderful, but it was a pleasure to see his smile between each destination. He was always on time, extremely friendly and had many interesting things to say about the area. Great conversation and company, and he walked us all the way inside of each destination. No waiting anywhere!
😊 We're so glad his warmth, punctuality, and local knowledge made your experience so memorable!
Grand! Perfectly organized! Great tour guide. She even drove us to the train station afterward! Highly recommended!
Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass alles so perfekt organisiert war und eure Reiseleiterin euch sogar noch zum Bahnhof gebracht hat 🚉. Schön, dass ihr die Tour als rundum gelungen und sehr empfehlenswert erlebt habt!
We had a great time. Our guide, Vinnie did a great job. We were not sure if we’d get to ride in the helicopter but the weather cooperated and it was a gorgeous day. We liked the convenience of being picked up at our hotel and dropped off at all of our excursions with tickets in hand. We started with the Falls and ended at a wonderful lunch at the Skylon restaurant with a revolving view of the area. The only thing is it would’ve been nice if the helicopter ride was a little bit longer. We would definitely recommend this package.
Vinnie sounds like he did a great job keeping everything smooth and well organized, especially with hotel pickup, tickets ready, and seamless transfers between activities. Thanks for sharing your feedback about the helicopter duration too, that’s really helpful for future improvements, and glad to hear you’d recommend the package overall.
Wonderful day with Cheryl! Great tour guide lots of information and very personable! Everything was fantastic!
It’s wonderful to hear everything felt fantastic from start to finish with her personable style and strong guiding throughout the tour.
