The 6 Shows in Canada That Earn Their Price

1.Show me the City! A Small Group Walking Tour of Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

This three-hour, small-group walk with Buzz Tours covers Toronto highlights from the CN Tower and Harbourfront to Brookfield Place, Old Toronto, and St. Lawrence Market. Guides including Nick, Jason, Ken, James, and Dan bring local history, photos, humor, and practical food tips. Groups are capped at 12.

“Excellent tour, I like to book an overview tour the first day I arrive in a new city. Ken was extremely knowledgeable, he even went above and beyond by going off the beaten path. We ended in timely manner and he even stayed to answer questions. I shared information I learned with someone born in Toronto and she didn’t even know that information. She plans to take the tour when she visits family in Toronto. Excellent job Ken!”

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2.Niagara Falls, Canada: Wild Magic Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 584 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21Best value

Watch International Grand Champion Greg Frewin and Canada’s Lady of Magic, Alexandra, perform grand illusions, sleight-of-hand, audience interaction, and animal acts at the 550-seat Greg Frewin Theatre near Clifton Hill. Choose show-only admission or add a buffet dinner before the 90-minute performance.

“It was my first magic show at 56 years old. I thought the entire performance was great.”

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3.Niagara Falls, Canada: Wild Magic Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 368 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Spend 90 minutes at Greg Frewin Theatrical Centre watching grand illusions, close-up magic, comedy, and stage effects from Greg Frewin and Alexandra. The accessible 550-seat theatre offers tiered seating, concessions, a bar, a Magic Shop, and an optional buffet dinner you must arrange through the box office.

“We saw Ryan Joyce. He made jokes and entertained. I liked the fact that he used dogs in the show. He made himself disappear as well as having the dog and the pretty assistant disappear. He did some tricks that appeared on a screen as he walked around. I liked seeing the paper rose turn into a “real” one in a burst of flame.”

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4.Night Tour w/ 3 Course Dinner & Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 4 hours · from $184

Join a small English-speaking group for a four-hour Niagara Falls evening tour with guides such as Oscar, Alan, or Niko. You’ll dine beside Horseshoe Falls, operate the colored lights from the Illumination Tower, watch Currents at the Power Station, and walk through a tunnel to a close-up viewing platform.

“The tour was amazing. The food at Table Rick was good (although I would have liked beef on the menu). The service left a lot to be desired. It took forever to get drinks, apps, meals, etc. Bill, the man that runs the lights in the tower was amazing. Very knowledgeable and was kind enough to spend a little extra time with us (my husband being an electrician had a lot of questions)! I would highly recommend this tour.”

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5.The Supernatural TV Show Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Join a local film-industry guide and Supernatural fan for a two-hour evening walk through Gastown and nearby filming sites. Watch clips at the places where scenes were shot, learn movie-making tricks, spot celebrity hangouts, and hear stories from 15 seasons filmed around Vancouver.

“Had such a good time! The guide was so sweet and really funny. I loved this tour, it was a really nice way to see other parts of the city I didn’t know existed. Definitely would recommend going!! :)”

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6.“From Jasper with Love” Live Theater Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Spend an easy evening with Pieter and Joost in From Jasper with Love, a 50-minute sketch comedy show at the Jasper Legion. Expect smart humor, local stories, wildlife jokes, and a welcome beer, wine, or soda. It is a relaxed, family-friendly activity for ages 8 and up.

“The play was obviously written by two people who are enamored with Jasper and want the audience to love Jasper, too. It was funny, sentimental and thoroughly enjoyable. An evening well spent.”

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