The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Canada

Quebec City Walking Tour - Terrasse Dufferin and the Château Frontenac view

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,716 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

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!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Niagara Falls Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

2.Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

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

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

3.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

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

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

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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Montreal: Guided Bus Tour

5.Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,064 reviews · 3h 30m · from $26

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.”

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Tour Reviews, Tours, Vancouver Tours

Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

6.Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,028 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

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.”

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Quebec City: Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

7.Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,027 reviews · 1 hour · from $19Best value

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.”

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Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

8.Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,889 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

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!”

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

9.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,792 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $74

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.”

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Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

10.Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,760 reviews · 2 days · from $26

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.”

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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

11.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,716 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $98

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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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

12.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,703 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $228

Review of the 13-hour Victoria and Butchart Gardens tour from Vancouver, with ferry views, guide tips, free time, price value, and practical advice.

“It’s was amazing! We had a great time! The driver was fantastic! Chinatown was beautiful. The ferry ride had a beautiful view.”

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City Tours, Private, Quebec City Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

13.Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,609 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $29

Walk Old Quebec from City Hall to Place Royale with a local guide, grand views, French Canadian history, and practical tips for $29.

“Excellent guide, Francoise. Interesting, entertaining and informative. Highly recommended.”

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Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

14.Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,598 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Taste Montreal smoked meat, bagels, poutine, gnocchi, cannoli, and more while walking Mile End and Little Italy with a local guide.

“I went on this food tour today with Eric, and it was a fantastic experience. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and more than happy to be flexible, which made the tour feel relaxed and personal. We had a small group, which allowed us to move comfortably through the city, take our time, and even stop by a few vintage shops along the way. The food was excellent, and it was a pleasure hearing stories about the city as we walked. The experience truly felt like a local’s tour — the kind that stands apart from larger, more mainstream tour groups. I couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough to visitors to…”

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