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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Canada

220 tours  ·  from $17 a head

From a poncho under the Horseshoe Falls to a zodiac among the belugas. These 15 range from a twenty-minute blast to a full day afloat, each priced and clear about the season it runs in.

Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - Starting with Dufferin Islands and the river’s working side
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Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise - Pickup from downtown Toronto and Mississauga
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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat - Journey Behind the Falls: close enough to feel the force
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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise - Why the St. Lawrence view changes your visit
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Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option - Niagara City Cruises and the famous mist
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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

5.Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,576 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $63

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

“Guide was knowledgeable & friendly. The transfers to the activities was seamless. The pickup & drop off made as easy as possible. Lots of handy tips for the tour & getting around Toronto.”

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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower - The Niagara River, Whirlpool, and Parkway
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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise - Getting down to the river at 5920 Niagara Parkway
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

8.Evening Fireworks Cruise

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

Review of Niagara Falls’ 40-minute evening fireworks cruise, with night views, practical arrival tips, accessibility notes, and honest value advice.

“Far exceeded our expectations. We were not crowded like we expected to be and ended up with the best view of the falls and the fireworks. Definitely recommend this tour to all who want to really experience the falls.”

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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey - The ride from Toronto to Niagara Falls
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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.

“Our trip to Niagara Falls was truly unforgettable, thanks to John, our amazing tour guide! He was always friendly, helpful, and incredibly thoughtful throughout the entire experience. You could tell right away how passionate and experienced he is in what he does. One thing that really stood out was that John personally took us to the helicopter ride location, making sure we didn’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. And on top of that, he even offered to drop us closer to our accommodation to make things easier for us – such kindness and dedication are truly rare! Thanks to John's outstanding service and warm personality, this day became one…”

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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour - Boarding from Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine
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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

Review of AML Cruises’ 3-hour Tadoussac whale watching tour, with boat details, wildlife, fjord views, costs, tips, and booking advice.

“VIP experience was great! Awesome service, a nice quiet place with mature adults to view the whales. Only one set of stairs up. Decent for small mobility issues. We saw a Minke and a Fin whale, guides were great!”

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Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake - The morning pickup in Toronto
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Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake

Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise - What the eastbound route shows you
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Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

12.Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

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

Review of Montréal’s 90-minute St. Lawrence River cruise, with Old Port views, bilingual commentary, onboard dining, tips, and honest value advice.

“It was a nice relaxing little cruise. Very informative, staff was great. I would definitely do this again!”

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Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch - Falls-View Lunch at Queen Victoria Place or Table Rock House
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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

Review of Toronto’s Niagara Falls day tour with wine tasting, seasonal boat cruise, Falls-view lunch, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and practical tips.

“This tour was so much more than just visiting the falls. A fantastic stop at the vineyard college, tasting 3 wines in a beautiful setting and learning about Canadian wines. The drive to Niagara on the Lakes was so beautiful, and the town surpassed our expectations! Obviously the falls were amazing. Throughout the day everything was well organised, lovely lunch and our guide was extremely knowledgeable, loving his country and the sights he showed us”

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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise - Cruising the Salish Sea for whales
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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

Review of Victoria’s 3.5-hour Eagle Wing whale and wildlife cruise, with orca sightings, expert guides, boat tips, pricing, and booking advice.

“Great trip. We saw Orcas, humpbacks,harbor seals, sea lions, California seals and a bald eagle!! The captain knew where to to find the animals.”

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