Niagara Falls Day Tour: Boat Cruise, Illumination Tower & Dinner

Pick-up and drop-off available from accommodations in Niagara Falls, Canada or Niagara Falls, USA, or from a central Toronto meeting point (150 Bremner Blvd).(pass by)

Ride to the top of the Skylon Tower observation deck for breathtaking panoramic views of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and the Niagara River.(45 min)

Pass by the Falls Incline Railway, a unique funicular that connects the Fallsview area with the Niagara River Parkway near the base of Horseshoe Falls.(pass by)

Drive past the historic Niagara Parks Power Station, a beautifully restored hydroelectric generating station that once helped power the region using the immense energy of the Niagara River.(pass by)

Pass by Dufferin Islands, a tranquil collection of small islands connected by footbridges just south of Niagara Falls and known for their peaceful natural beauty.(pass by)

Drive past the International Control Dam, an important engineering structure that regulates the flow of water between hydroelectric stations while preserving the iconic appearance of Niagara Falls.(pass by)

Pass by the historic Old Scow, a steel barge that became stranded in the Niagara River rapids in 1918 and has remained lodged just upstream from Horseshoe Falls ever since.(pass by)

Descend 125 feet through tunnels carved in bedrock at Journey Behind the Falls. Step out onto observation decks located just feet from the thundering Horseshoe Falls and experience the incredible power of Niagara up close.(1 hr)

Enjoy a narrated scenic drive along the Niagara Parkway, often described as one of the most beautiful drives in Canada.(1 hr)

Pass by the famous Floral Clock, one of Niagara Parks’ most photographed landmarks. This large working clock is made up of thousands of colorful flowers that are replanted each season to create beautiful designs.(pass by)

Pass by the historic Toronto Power Generating Station, an early 20th-century hydroelectric facility built into the Niagara Gorge that once played a key role in powering the region.(pass by)

Board Niagara City Cruises for an unforgettable boat ride to the base of the Falls. Sail through the mist as you approach the towering Horseshoe Falls and experience one of Niagara’s most iconic attractions. Once dinner is complete, you’ll head up to the Illumination Tower to change the lights that appear on the Falls in real-time! Plus, you’ll catch the amazing fireworks show on the Falls. Before you leave the Illumination Tower, you will receive a certificate that reads 'I Lit Up Niagara Falls' as a keepsake of your experience.(1 hr)

Enjoy a delicious three-course Fallsview dinner at a Local Restaurant.(1 hr)

Visit the Illumination Tower where the nightly lighting of Niagara Falls takes place. Here you will have the special opportunity to control the colors that illuminate the Falls and receive a personalized “I Lit Up Niagara Falls” certificate.(1 hr)