Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat Cruise & Journey

About this tour

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.

Highlights

• ✓Mercedes Luxury Van
• ✓Professional guide
• ✓Journey Behind The Falls (Skip-The-Ticket Line)
• ✓Niagara City Cruises Boat Ride (Skip-The-Ticket-Line)(May - December)
• ✓12-minute helicopter ride

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   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.

2. Stop 2

   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.

3. Stop 3

   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.

4. Stop 4

   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.

5. Stop 5

   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.

6. Stop 6

   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.

7. Stop 7

   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

8. Stop 8

   Take in panoramic views of Niagara Falls and the surrounding region from more than 500 feet above the ground

9. Stop 9

   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.

10. Stop 10

    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.

11. Stop 11

    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.

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