Canada · OBSERVATION DECKS
Good observation decks tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride Skylon Tower’s glass-enclosed Yellow-Bug elevators 236 meters above Niagara Gorge, then take in 360-degree views from indoor and outdoor decks. A $16 ticket includes flexible date entry, with up to seven days around your booked date, but food and parking cost extra.
“Beautiful view, line for elevator was quick and the staff was entertaining.”
Meet at Skylon Tower for a self-guided visit and a 52-second ride in a glass-enclosed exterior elevator. From 775 feet above Niagara Falls, you’ll see Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, the gorge, and river. Allow one to two hours, with dining available separately.
“Just as described on viator. And the fireworks at 8pm add a great finishing touch. Buying tickets ahead was a great idea, though not required.”
Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Domaine de l’ours noir, then ride five minutes by bus and walk five minutes to a secure forest post. Over two hours, you’ll learn about Quebec’s black bears and watch for them in the wild. Guide Sam has earned special praise for his friendly, expert approach.
“Mycket bra tur och en väldigt trevlig guide. Han förstod engelska bra och var mycket kunnig och hjälpsam. Vi hade turen och fick se en björn och den var framme en lång stund.”
Cruise from Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine with bilingual naturalists, watching for up to 13 whale species and sweeping Saguenay Fjord views. Later, drive yourself to Ferme 5 Étoiles for a two-hour black bear observation and sanctuary visit. Guide Charles has earned praise for his humor and clear explanations.
“impeccable .nous avons vu l ours noir. bonnes explications de notre guide.merci”
At The Tower Hotel Fallsview, you’ll ride up to a glass-enclosed observatory 25 storeys above Niagara Falls. The $14.89 ticket includes same-day daytime and nighttime access, giving you views of both the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and American Falls, plus the river, skyline, fireworks, and nightly illumination.
“There was nothing that explained that you could only go up at certain time of the day. Nor did it indicate that it was a restaurant. We ended up on being able to go in because the restaurant said that it was only allowing people up after 2pm on Sundays, our flight left at 12pm.”
Start at Skylon Tower for sweeping views, then walk beside the American and Canadian falls with guide Robby before boarding Niagara City Cruises. From December 1 to May 10, the boat ride is replaced by a flying theatre. Groups are limited to 25 people.
“Thank you Robby! This was a really great tour and we will definitely recommend to our friends. You were a great guide!!”
Visit the Niagara Falls Tower Observatory at the Tower Hotel for broad views of the Horseshoe and U.S. Falls. You’ll reach the deck on the 25th floor, 520 feet above the Niagara Gorge, and can explore interactive exhibits before or after taking in the view.
“Gorgeous views, upsetting that we were unable to see fireworks due to being after the holiday which put a damper on the price. Though it was a great experience watching the light effects!!”
Pick a mountain, a shoreline or a table.
