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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Canada

112 tours  ·  from $18 a head

From a forty-minute fireworks sailing at Niagara to a full day on the Salish Sea. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on which are open decks, which are covered, and which cancel in a swell.

Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - Dufferin Islands and the first look at Niagara
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Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

1.Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,207 reviews · 4 hours · from $152Our pick

See Niagara Falls from a small-group van, the Skylon Tower, Journey Behind the Falls, and a seasonal Voyage to the Falls boat ride.

“Abin was an excellent guide, and looked after us really well, avoiding the queues, and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the Falls and surrounding area”

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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise - Floral Clock and Niagara Whirlpool
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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

2.Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,178 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $53

Review of Toronto’s Niagara Falls day tour, with maple tasting, scenic stops, free time, optional boat cruise, and practical booking advice.

“Nothing in the tour needs to be improved but a higher viewing area would be good at the floral clock. The sound system at the Maple syrup tasting leaves a lot to be desired. The walk along Niagara Falls is excellent and even with the high volume of people everyone was getting a turn at the wall area. The traffic on the return journey was absolutely horrendous but no fault of the tour operators!”

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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat - Going behind the water at Journey Behind the Falls
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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

3.Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147Top rated

See Niagara Falls from behind, above, and on the water with hotel pickup, skip-the-line access, a small group, and a local guide.

“This tour was absolutely fantastic! Samara, our tour guide, was phenomenal and highly knowledgeable. All the sites we visited—Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, and the Niagara Falls boat ride—were incredible. The tips she provided during the tours were invaluable and made our experience even better.”

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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option - Pickup from Toronto and the morning ride
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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower - Maple syrup, chocolate, and a practical food stop
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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

7.Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,406 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $51

See Niagara Falls from Toronto with round-trip transport, a seasonal boat cruise, Skylon Tower, maple tasting, and scenic Niagara Parkway stops.

“We had a terrible experience. First thing was the actual coach, not sure I’ve ever gone on a trip on a coach that seems so old. Next thing was being told would be no commentary on coach as there had been a break in and audio equipment stolen so couldn’t speak. First stop was whirlpool and got off coach and had a look. Next stop was maple tasting (without guide again) lasted about 2 minutes and then had to go through an expensive gift shop and told we needed to eat here. Must have been the world’s worst food court. Even with a 10% discount voucher it was still over…”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise - What happens during the 40-minute cruise
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

8.Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,335 reviews · 40 min · from $35

See Niagara Falls lit at night from a 40-minute catamaran cruise, with close-up views, music, mist, and fireworks for $35.

“Great view of the falls. I highly recommend going at night. The lights and fireworks are beautiful.. Make sure you li e up around 8:30pm to get a good spot.. I recommend the top left side facing the falls in the front”

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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey - Toronto pickups and the morning ride
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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey

9.Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,277 reviews · from $55

Review of a Toronto to Niagara Falls day tour with maple syrup tasting, free time, optional boat cruise, and Journey Behind the Falls.

“Perfect organization, bringing us safely through the heavy Toronto traffic to the Falls and back. Our guide, King Leo, was precious in many ways: he patiently explained what to do and where to be, in a funny and relaxed way, with tons of facts about Canada, Toronto and the Falls. Thanks!”

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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour - Three hours between river and fjord
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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

10.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,179 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

Cruise the Saguenay and St. Lawrence for three hours of whale watching, bilingual guiding, fjord views, indoor comfort, and a whale guarantee.

“We drove from Quebec to Baie Sainte Catherine so we could have the early visit. The weather was fine, people at the kiosk, the parking and the boat were friendly. The naturiste entertained us during the whole trip while looking for wales. This was a top 3 bucket list wish for me and my wife and we got way more than we expected… Thanks!”

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Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake - Meeting the bus early in Toronto
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Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake

11.Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,102 reviews · from $71

Review of Toronto’s Niagara Falls day tour with guided stops, Niagara-on-the-Lake, free time, and optional Voyage to the Falls cruise.

“Alex is an excellent guide. He provided a lot of information about Canadian culture as well as the sights along the way. He was very entertaining and helpful. Niagara Falls were stunning, and we loved the stop in Niagara-on-the-lake. The Hornblower boat was exhilarating!”

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Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise - Old Port views from the river
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Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

12.Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,889 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $36

See Montréal from the St. Lawrence on a 90-minute bilingual cruise with Old Port views, landmark commentary, outdoor decks, and onboard drinks.

“We liked the information provided at the beginning of the cruise. We appreciated finishing the cruise in silence so we can enjoy the view. Our server was very polite.”

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Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch - Niagara College Teaching Winery, Brewery, and Distillery
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Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

13.Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $165

Spend a full day from Toronto at Niagara Falls with a winery tasting, three-course lunch, boat cruise, and time in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

“It was a wonderful experience. Our driver was great. The stop at the winery was good. Bought some wine. The lunch stop at Niagara was very nice and good. Good options for lunch. We had a beautiful view having lunch. The boat ride was awesome. Got soaked. Tour was great. Highly recommended”

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Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise - Picking the right seat on the Bateau-Mouche
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Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise - The first search: Victoria’s coastal waters
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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

15.Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,729 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146

Search for orcas, humpbacks, seals, otters, and bald eagles on a guided 3.5-hour Victoria cruise with free return if no whales appear.

“Well run / organized. Enjoyed the everyday / casual delivery of all for enjoyment of all. Derick was our primary guy at the front- Tom, Katie, Mel and Captain Jeff did everything to make for an enjoyable day in the harbor!”

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