Canada · TOUR REVIEWS
The country is five flying hours wide, so the real problem is never what to see, it is what to cut. The 15 below are the days that survive the cut, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
See whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, and eagles on a comfortable Vancouver catamaran cruise with naturalist guides and free wildlife photos.
“Most whale watching tours were canceled due to rough seas. Our boat was very stable and comfortable even with the swells. Staff was excellent and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Walk Old Québec from Château Frontenac to Petit-Champlain with a lively guide, fortress walls, Place Royale, and two centuries of stories.
“Louise was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about her city and even taught us somethings about our own country. Not only did she answer all of our questions, but she also provided a list of restaurants and other activities to do while in the city. I hope you’re not staying longer than 4 days in the city, because, in the words of Louise, you’ll be moving there!”
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”
Ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for sweeping Rockies views, a historic boardwalk, interpretive exhibits, and optional mountain dining.
“The godola ride ws awesomw! We went on a Sunday, probably a busy day, but the queuing was managed really well. The trip up was really smooth with beautiful views. At the top we did the full boardwalk, again excellent photo opportunities, and ten a minimal wait to go down when our time came. Highly recommended !”
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!”
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.”
See Montreal’s Old Town, Mount Royal, Olympic Park, and 200 sights on a lively three-hour bilingual bus tour for $26.
“Dominic is a very good driver! He is knowledgeable and even told some good dad jokes.”
Review of Big Bus Vancouver, with stop-by-stop advice, pricing, commentary, weather tips, and whether a 24- or 48-hour pass is worth it.
“Sherri was great!! Learned a lot about the city when she was driving the bus!! The other driver put on a recording but Sherri actually talked to us.”
Tour Château Frontenac with a costumed guide, explore elegant rooms and exclusive areas, and hear the stories behind Quebec City’s famous hotel.
“Michael was an excellent guide. He shared so many interesting stories from the past. I highly recommend this tour to all visitors. We got our moneys worth.”
See Château Frontenac, Île d’Orléans, and Montmorency Falls on a bilingual St. Lawrence cruise from Old Québec.
“It was a nice relaxing cruise with beautiful scenery”
Review of the Niagara Falls day tour from Toronto, with coach transport, scenic stops, free time, cruise advice, costs, and practical tips.
“Worth it! Our driver and tour guide, Micko, was amazing from start to finish. He shared so much interesting information about Toronto as we made our way to Niagara Falls, and we really appreciated all the educational insights. He was super helpful with our side trips around Niagara as well. Such a great experience overall!”
See Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff and seasonal Marble Canyon on a small-group day tour from Calgary, Canmore or Banff.
“Our tour was amazing. Our tour guide Mike was so informative, he knew all the little things. We got picked up from Canmore at 9 and it was smooth sailing from there. We went to Lake Louise and Marble Canyon. Marble Canyon was AMAZING. It was by far the best place we visited. We even got to see an ice climber, climbing inside the canyon! It was about a 2km hike, but very easy and they gave us ice spikes. It was absolutely the most amazing tour we have done. I will recommend this 100 times over.”
See Montreal’s top sights by double-decker bus, with live guides, 10 stops, two days of rides, and an optional evening city tour.
“It was exciting to see and to get to know the city! Definitely recommend it.”
See Montmorency Falls, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Île d’Orléans, copper art, and chocolate shops on a guided half-day trip from Quebec City.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared detailed information about every place we visited. He clearly explained what to expect at each stop and gave helpful tips that made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended.”
Ride a Zodiac from Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine to spot whales, belugas, seals, and the Saguenay Fjord with bilingual guides.
“amazing!!!! nothing but positive things to say about our experience :) thank you!”
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