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Top 15 Canada Boat Tours

39 tours  ·  from $26 a head

Every one of these 15 canada boat tours has a queue of people who have already been. Below: what each costs, how long it runs and where they differ.

Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - Pickup and the Canadian-side route
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Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

1.Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

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

This four-hour Canadian-side tour combines Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, Niagara City Cruises, and scenic stops at the Whirlpool and Floral Clock. A guide such as Cheryl, Vinnie, Stephanie, or Carlos handles pickup, local stories, and timing for groups of up to seven. From January through April, the boat ride is replaced by Niagara Takes Flight.

“Alan was awesome!!...lots of great info! He was very knowledgeable of the area - and gave great recommendations with regards to the attractions/venues!!”

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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise - Getting out of Toronto and along the Niagara River
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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

2.Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,178 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $53

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls with a licensed guide, scenic stops at the Floral Clock and Whirlpool, and a maple syrup tasting. You get up to three hours at the Falls and Clifton Hill, with optional add-ons including the Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, helicopter flight, and zipline.

“Pick-up, transport, the falls, the boat ride, and also our tour guide were perfect! 5/5, thank you!”

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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat - Journey Behind the Falls: the loudest hour of the day
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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

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

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

This four-hour Niagara Falls tour combines Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, and a seasonal Niagara City Cruises boat ride. A guide such as Manish, Vinny, Heidi, or Sam leads the small group in a Mercedes van, with hotel pickup, scenic stops, and Niagara Takes Flight replacing the boat in winter.

“We had a very pleasant, considerate and informative guide. Plenty of time (maybe more than needed in some places) at each sight. Our tour started at 1:30 so we ran out of time and the whirlpool sight ride was closed but we did get to look down on it. All in all Great overview of Niagara.”

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Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise - The 90-minute route from Chouinard Pier
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Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

4.Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,000 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $47

Sail from Chouinard Pier for about 90 minutes with a live English and French guide, often presented in character as Louis Jolliet. You’ll pass Château Frontenac, Île d’Orléans, Montmorency Falls, Baie de Beauport, and Old Québec. Outdoor decks offer the best photos, while the enclosed bistro provides drinks, snacks, and shelter.

“This was a great way to see the falls in a different perspective. The guide was very knowledgeable and had interesting random fun facts.”

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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option - Four hours around Niagara Falls in summer
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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

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls in a small group of up to 28 people, with guides such as Tracy, Andrew, Paul, and John sharing facts along the way. You’ll have free time at the falls, optional Niagara City Cruises and Journey Behind the Falls tickets, maple syrup tasting, and scenic stops at the Whirlpool and Floral Clock.

“I recently joined this day trip from Toronto (Jan 22), and it was an incredibly efficient way to see the best of the region. As someone who values well-organized itineraries, I was thoroughly impressed. ​Highlights of the tour: ​The Falls & History: Including the Horseshoe Falls was the absolute highlight. An unexpected bonus was seeing the Nikola Tesla statue, which added a great layer of historical significance to the trip, given his role in the hydroelectric power of the falls. ​Authentic Tastings: The inclusion of both wine tasting and maple syrup tasting added a lot of cultural value to the trip. It wasn’t just about the views; it was about…”

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Toronto: Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise - Finding Pier 6 at 145 Queens Quay West
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Toronto: Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise

6.Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,566 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

Cruise Toronto Harbour and the island lagoons for one hour with live English commentary. Expect skyline views of the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and Billy Bishop Airport, plus island homes, wildlife areas, and photo stops. Guides such as Sam, Sophie, Asha, and Jared have been praised for adding humor and useful local advice.

“Really informative, guides were very funny and friendly. We loved it!”

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

7.Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,406 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $51

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls in a small group of up to 23 people. Add the seasonal boat cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, and Skylon Tower, then enjoy maple syrup and chocolate tastings. Guides including Haroon, Shahz, and Shaz are praised for clear timing, humor, and local detail.

“We had a great time. Our guide Shah was knowledgeable, friendly and organized. Thoughroughly enjoyed the tour.”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise - The walk from the Main Ticket Plaza to the river
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

8.Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

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

Board a deluxe Niagara City Cruises catamaran after dark for a 40-minute ride past the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls. You will see the Illumination of the Falls from the water, feel mist from the open viewing deck, and watch the fireworks from the Niagara Gorge, weather permitting. A poncho, music, Wi-Fi, and patio access are included.

“The cruise itself was wonderful. The color changing Niagara Falls at night was beautiful! The fireworks at the end were great! And it was a full firework display, not just one or two thing. I rated the transportation as 4 star because they had a problem with the restroom. It stunk, from either over use or not being emptied, not sure. I wanted to use it but the smell was so bad, I just held on until we finished the cruise. The staff was aware of the problem. I saw one staff member give the other staff the pinched nose sign.”

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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Tour + Boat Ride and/or Journey - Maple Leaf Place and the three-syrup tasting
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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

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls by air-conditioned bus with a licensed English-speaking guide. Expect waterfall viewpoints, 3 to 4 hours of free time, maple syrup and chocolate tasting, and optional skip-the-line tickets for the Hornblower Boat Cruise or Journey Behind the Falls. Guides such as Lina, Leo, Kaleb, and Andrew are known for lively local commentary.

“Our Guide Andrew with Queen Tours was so amazing. He was so informative throughout all our stops. I loved his fun facts about the history of the area.”

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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: 3-Hour Whale Watching Boat Tour - What the three-hour route includes
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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

Join AML Cruises for a three-hour whale-watching cruise from Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine. A certified guide, such as Cedric or Chantelle, explains the whales in French and English while you watch for belugas, fin, minke, and humpback whales. Choose standard seating, Upper Deck Access, or a VIP area with food and drinks.

“It was awesome we saw all different types of whales will definitely be doing this again”

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Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake - Starting points and the 90-minute drive
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Toronto: Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake

11.Falls Day Tour with Boat Cruise & Niagara-the-Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,102 reviews · from $71

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking local guide. Stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake, pause at the Floral Clock, Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Gorge, and Hydro Power Station, then enjoy up to three hours at the Falls. Select the cruise option for Voyage to the Falls, or Skylon Tower in winter.

“This was such a super fun trip! It was really easy to use and the pick up was right on time. Tony was our tour guide for the day, he was full of knowledge and showed us all the sites (explained so much to us and also made it really clear where we needed to go and be collected from) - a really great guy and made the trip!”

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Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise - What the 90-minute route shows you
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Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

12.Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

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

Board at Montréal’s Grand Quay for a 90-minute cruise along the St. Lawrence River. A bilingual guide explains the city’s landmarks and culture as you pass the Old Port, Biosphere, Olympic Stadium, Jacques Cartier Bridge, and Îles-de-Boucherville. Choose outdoor decks, indoor seating, and onboard drinks or food.

“We had lovely weather for our cruise which was a real bonus. The crew were friendly, helpful and efficient. Because the boat was crowded it was sometimes hard to hear the commentary, so missed some of the information about points of interest. But this is a minor point. Overall, a very enjoyable experience.”

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Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise - Finding the boat at Jacques-Cartier Pier
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Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise

13.Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,792 reviews · from $30

Cruise from Montreal’s Jacques-Cartier Pier for one or 1.5 hours aboard a stable, flat-bottomed boat. A live bilingual guide explains the Old Port, Clock Tower, Biosphère, Jacques Cartier Bridge, and Habitat 67. Choose the enclosed main deck, sheltered upper deck, or breezy rear terrace. Drinks and snacks are sold onboard.

“Very comfortable and informative ride. Guide was excellent! Would recommend this to everyone.”

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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise - The first search for whales
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Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

14.Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,729 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $146

Set out from Dallas Road with Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours for about three and a half hours on the Salish Sea. Your certified naturalist guide helps spot orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, otters, and eagles from an open boat or semi-covered catamaran. Warm clothing is available, and the next tour is free if no whale is found.

“Sierra and Joe were great in ensuring our comfort AND searching for whales. Tour operator offered pants and jackets. Use them. Even on a sunny day in the harbor, it was chilly out on the water.”

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Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise - The first views: Ottawa, Gatineau, and Parliament Hill
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Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise

15.Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,585 reviews · 1h 30m · from $39

Board the Paula D in Ottawa or Gatineau for a 90-minute Ottawa River cruise. Your English and French guide points out Parliament, the Rideau Canal Locks, Rideau Falls, embassies, and sights hidden from the road. Sit on the open upper deck, or order drinks and snacks below. Guides such as Andy and Elodie bring plenty of humor.

“The Ottawa Riverboat tour was a great and affordable tour! Elodie, the tour guide was an engaging and energetic host who spoke English and French seamlessly. The views were very nice!”

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New in Canada Boat Tours

★ 4.2Québec City: Evening Cruise with Live DJFrom $51330 reviews
★ 4.8Niagara Falls USA: 45-Minute Jet-Boat Tour on Niagara RiverFrom $73263 reviews
★ 4.8Niagara Falls, ON: Helicopter Ride with Boat & Skylon LunchFrom $305968 reviews
★ 4.7Niagara Falls Day Tour with Boat Ride & Journey Behind FallsFrom $155319 reviews
★ 4.3Niagara Falls Evening Tour With Boat CruiseFrom $152500 reviews
★ 4.7Boat, Journey Behind the Falls, & Tower TourFrom $130528 reviews
★ 4.6Montreal: Electric Boat Cruise with Onboard DrinksFrom $26438 reviews
★ 4.3Montréal: Weekend River Brunch CruiseFrom $73304 reviews
★ 4.5Montréal: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & DancingFrom $131294 reviews
★ 4.2Kingston: Heart of the Thousand Islands Riverboat CruiseFrom $49771 reviews
★ 4.8Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne CruiseFrom $155501 reviews
★ 4.7Jasper National Park: Maligne Lake Cruise With GuideFrom $84896 reviews
★ 4.8Grosse-Île: Irish Immigrant Memorial Cruise & TourFrom $73576 reviews
★ 4.9Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Ride, Journey Behind Falls and moreFrom $119277 reviews
★ 4.7Banff: Lake Minnewanka CruiseFrom $57791 reviews

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