Niagara Falls: Thunder Through The Strait

This full-day, round-trip tour from Toronto to the Niagara Region stops in charming Niagara-on-the-Lake.  Travelers will have time for lunch, to wander through boutiques, and to explore historic streets.  Afterwards, enjoy the scenic drive alongside the Niagara River to Niagara Falls as your guide talks about the region's biodiversity and history. Upon arrival at the Falls, take the breathtaking Boat Cruise to the base of Horseshoe Falls.  As an optional (add-on), visit the Skylon Tower observatory deck, with its stunning 360-degree views of Niagara Falls and the surrounding region.  Guests will then have free time to shop, eat, and explore Niagara Falls before reboarding the bus for the return trip to Toronto. 

Your Niagara guide and coach bus picks up passengers at 100 Queens Park, Toronto, and then at York & Bremner.

8:00 am - Pick up Address 1: 100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6 (In front of the ROM’s stairs).

8:15 am - Pick up Address 2: York & Bremner (Please wait on the northwest corner of Bremner)

8:30 - 9:00 am - En route to Niagara-on-the-Lake, the guide introduces themselves and Toronto, goes over the day's itinerary and logistics, and then adds everyone to the WhatsApp Group chat for the day.  The guide hands out paper tickets to guests who pre-purchased the Skylon Tower, then sells tickets to interested guests who did not initially purchase them.

10:00 am (approximate): After arriving at Niagara-on-the-Lake’s coach parking lot, guests deboard and then follow the guide into town.  The guide then shares a Google Maps link via the WhatsApp Group Chat that includes Niagara-on-the-Lake lunch recommendations, points of interest, and the post-lunch meeting location.

10:15 am - Enjoy free time and lunch in Niagara-on-the-Lake. 

12:00 pm – Meet at the coach bus parking lot and reboard the bus.

12:15 pm – Once the group has reboarded, the bus departs for Niagara Falls, Ontario.   

12:15 - 12:45 pm – As the bus route runs parallel to the Niagara Strait, your guide introduces you to the region's unique biodiversity and history.  The bus slows down and/or stops at points of interest, including one of the smallest chapels in the world, the original location of Niagara Falls, the Floral Clock, Ontario Power Generating Station, the Niagara Whirlpool, the Original Hill’s Barrel, Niagara Falls, New York (from the Canadian side), and Niagara Falls.  The guide explains how the Niagara Strait creates a micro-climate in the Niagara region. Through the WhatsApp Group Chat, the guide sends the group a Google Map of Niagara Falls, including dessert recommendations in the area, Skylon Tower location, points of interest, and the end-of-day time and pick-up spot.   

12:45 pm - The group arrives at Clifton Hill and deboards the bus. The guide walks the group 5 minutes to the Niagara City Cruises counter, collects the tickets and distributes them to everyone.  

1:00 pm - The guide leads the group to the Niagara Boat Cruise entrance and ensures everyone boards safely.

Biodegradable raincoats are available upon request.  To stay as dry as possible, it is best to stay on the bottom level of the boat, away from the edges. 

1:15 - 1:45 pm - The group enjoys the Niagara Boat Cruise.  

1:45 pm - The guide greets the group at the boat cruise's exit point, then leads them back up to street level.  

2:00 pm – Those individuals who did not purchase the Skylon Tower have free time to explore Niagara Falls.  The guide walks the ticketed individuals over to the Skylon Tower.

2:15 pm - Arrive at the Skylon Tower and take the elevator to the observation deck to enjoy a 360-degree, panoramic, indoor/outdoor view of the Horseshoe and American Falls, the Great Gorge, and the Niagara River.  

The average time for a visit to the Skylon Tower is an hour. However, you can spend as much time as you like during your visit. 

3:15 - 5:30 pm – After their Skylon Tower visit, guests can enjoy their remaining free time to explore Niagara Falls. 

5:30 pm - All travelers reboard the bus at Clifton Hill.

5:45 pm -The bus departs for Toronto. 

6:45 pm - Once within Toronto’s city limits, your guide shares a Google Map of Toronto with you, featuring food, drink, and dessert recommendations vetted by Savant Tours for your stay!

The map also highlights Toronto stores that offer Savant Tours’ guests a one-time discount during their stay.

The guide is available to offer support, recommendations, and advice to any guests needing help with the remainder of their stay in Toronto.

7:00 pm - Drop off Address 1: York & Bremner 

7:15 pm - Drop off Address 2: 100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6

Thank you for choosing Savant Tours.  We wish you a great stay in Toronto and hope you enjoy the remainder of your trip!!