Best Niagara Falls Tours from Toronto

The impressive Niagara Falls is actually a collection of three falls, each with its own distinctively beautiful characteristics, each spread out across the U.S. and Canadian border. While most opt for a trip from the States, it is just as fun and convenient to join an informative Niagara Falls tours from Toronto to see them all!

• Horseshoe Falls – also known as the Canadian Falls, located almost entirely on the Canadian side of the border. It is the largest of the three falls in terms of volume, with just about 90% of the total Niagara Falls water flowing over it.

• American Falls – completely situated in New York on the American side of the border, this “W” shaped falls is slowly being naturally eroded into a series of rapids.

• Bridal Veil Falls – the smallest of the three falls, it is entirely located within New York on the American side. Visitors can walk right up to the Bridal Veil Falls thanks to the Cave of the Winds elevator ride to the fall’s base.

Once you are at Niagara Falls, take a moment to admire the luxuriant green tint of its waters. This is attributed to the healthy algal growth, as well as the dissolved salts and “rock flour” flowing in the water. Then, head for Skylon Tower to get an amazing panoramic view of the Falls in its entirety – Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls laid out beautifully for you to take in all at once.

The Hornblower Niagara Cruise is another Niagara Falls experience that helps you to create lasting memories of your visit. You get perhaps, your most intimate feel of the Falls as you sail along on a state-of-the-art catamaran to each of the three falls. Hornblower cruises are seasonal, so be sure to check for available days. While you are at it, check out a Niagara Falls night cruise to see the Niagara Falls illuminated in a brilliant rainbow of colors and to witness the spectacular fireworks show.

Getting to Niagara Falls is also a pleasurable part of any vacation package. Tour buses from Toronto to Niagara Falls take you there in comfort and style. They are ideal for sightseeing Toronto, letting you take advantage of viewing all the other attractions as you make your way to the Niagara Falls. These include

• Toronto City Hall – an eye-catching modern architectural marvel and one of the best known structures in this vibrant city.

• Toronto’s Chinatown – an exciting experience with shops, spas restaurants and historic monuments.

• The Niagara Peninsula – leading to Niagara Falls, with orchard-laden communities. Perhaps your tour will make a stop to give you the chance to sample some of Ontario’s (and the world’s) finest wines!

If you would like to dive deeper into Toronto’s rich history and its current development as one of the most progressive cities in the world, then a Toronto city tour is perfect for you. The CN Tower, Lake Ontario, the Toronto Islands and lush Casa Loma await on any of a wide choice of Toronto day trips.

Toronto to Niagara Falls tours can either be a single day affair or they might make up a part of the itinerary of more elaborate and exciting multi-day tours of Eastern Canada. Niagara Falls tour packages from Toronto will take you far and wide, with no part of Eastern Canada left beyond your reach. Often included are:

• Quebec – home of the most photographed hotel in the world – the grand Chateau Frontenac

• Montreal – commercial, industrial and financial powerhouses in one of the world’s most beautiful major city settings

• Thousand Islands – 1,864 extraordinary islands in the Lawrence River at the Canada-USA border

As a part of these convenient packages, you often get complimentary hotel and airport pickup, bundled costs of hotel stay, meals and admission to some of the many attractions you will visit. There is also the invaluable opportunity on Toronto tours to form new and lasting friendships with fellow travelers from around the world.