Niagara Falls, Ontario Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Niagara Falls, Ontario. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides

• Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour and Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Option

• Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

• From Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour With Optional Boat Cruise

• Fall for Niagara Tour

It’s free to visit Niagara Falls in Ontario, as it’s a natural attraction. However, many ticketed attractions and events around the falls can enhance your visit. Expect to pay upwards of US$50 for a full-day group tour of the area, including excursions that depart from Toronto. Tickets for the popular seasonal Hornblower boat ride to the base of the falls start at CA$48.

Yes, Niagara Falls in Ontario is definitely worth visiting—as is the New York, US side of the falls, if you get the chance to visit both sides of the border. While this natural attraction on the Niagara River is a spectacular sight in itself, you can also enjoy many activities in the area, including boat rides, adventure sports along the Niagara Gorge, and amusement arcades and rides in Clifton Hill. If you're staying in Toronto—about a 90-minute drive away—taking a guided tour means you won't have to drive.

Per one customer who booked the Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour and Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Option, "Excellent overview of Niagara Falls from both the US/Canadian side! Our guide, Patty, was engaging and funny. We never felt rushed at any stop. The highlight was the Maid of the Mist boat ride! A great day which our family will cherish for years to come!"

That depends on which part of Niagara Falls you’re measuring, but at its highest point—the Canadian Horseshoe Falls—Niagara Falls has a vertical plunge of 188 feet (57 meters). The height of the American Falls, meanwhile, ranges from 70–110 feet (21–34 meters). Wherever you’re standing, you’ll be met by an impressive spectacle.

Summer is primetime at Niagara Falls, when the weather is pleasant, the falls are spectacular, and all the attractions and amenities are open and operational. However, it can also be very crowded. For a calmer experience, aim for the June and September shoulder seasons.

There are so many things to do on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. The in-season Voyage to the Falls boat tour is one of the most popular, but other options include summiting the Skylon Tower, daringly riding a WildPlay Zipline to the Falls, and visiting the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory.

There’s a lot to see and do at Niagara Falls, and while one day is enough to admire the natural wonder, it’s best to book an overnight stay and spend at least two days seeing it all. For an all-in-one experience, Niagara Falls in 1 Day: Tour of American and Canadian Sides is a 7-hour adventure and includes the Skylon Tower and the Cave of the Winds in addition to the picturesque boat ride.

Yes, there are many—nearly a dozen—hotels on the Canadian side of Niagara that offer views directly overlooking the falls. From the Crowne Plaza and Hilton to Embassy Suites and Radisson, you’ve got a wide range of options—just book well in advance during the peak season.

Yes, you can go behind the falls—in fact, Niagara Falls Tour with Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls experience invites you to do just that. This year-round attraction comprises two outdoor observation decks and two portals directly behind the falls. In the summer, when water flow is at its strongest, visitors wear ponchos to avoid getting soaked.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Niagara Falls. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Ontario:

• CN Tower

• St. Lawrence Market

• Rogers Centre

• Harbourfront Centre

• Rideau Canal

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Ontario.