Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour with Top Attractions Toronto

Niagara Falls by day and by night

Niagara Falls looks different in every light, and this tour is designed to show both sides. You arrive in the afternoon to see the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls from the Canadian promenade, then stay while the falls are lit in colour after dark. If you are researching a Niagara Falls evening tour from Toronto, this is the classic way to see the illuminations without driving back at night yourself.

The best time to visit Niagara Falls depends on what you want: summer gives long days and warm evenings, autumn brings colour, and winter offers ice and a quieter promenade. With four to five hours on site there is time to walk, shop, eat and take photos at your own pace.

Seasonal fireworks over the falls

In the warmer months, a fireworks display is launched over the falls on scheduled evenings, and it is included in both options when it is running, approximately from mid-May to mid-October. Viewing spots along the promenade fill up early, so your guide suggests where to stand before the show.

The fireworks last only a short time but make a memorable ending, and the colours reflect in the mist. Show times and dates change each year, so please treat the dates given as approximate.

Niagara Winter Festival of Lights

From about mid-November to early January, the Winter Festival of Lights turns the Niagara Falls area into a route of illuminated displays, and it is included in both options during that period. It is one of the most searched winter events near Toronto, and the tour makes it easy to reach.

The lit displays are best seen after dark, which suits the evening timing of the tour. Dress warmly, as the falls area is colder and windier than downtown Toronto. Plan to walk through the illuminated areas for an hour or so, and bring gloves and a hat, since the wind by the river can make the evening feel much colder.

Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill is the busy entertainment street that climbs from the falls, with arcades, a giant observation wheel, restaurants and shops. It is a lively place for families and a convenient spot for dinner during your free time.

Because you spend four to five hours in the area, you can combine Clifton Hill with the promenade and the attractions in your option, and still leave time to eat before the evening show. The promenade nearby offers wide views of both the American and Canadian falls, so it is easy to combine an early dinner with a first look at the illuminations.

Boat cruise and Journey Behind the Falls

With the attractions package you have fast-track tickets for the boat cruise to the base of the Horseshoe Falls and for Journey Behind the Falls, the tunnels that lead to portals right beside the water. Together they give you two very different views of the same falls, one from the water and one from behind.

The boat cruise is seasonal, and when it is closed a visit to the Niagara power stations replaces it. Fast-track access saves time in busy periods, so more of the evening is left for the promenade.