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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Canada

797 tours  ·  from $5

Everything with a guide, a boat or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Quebec City Walking Tour - Starting beside Château Frontenac
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Quebec City Walking Tour

1.Quebec City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,716 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Walk downhill through Old Québec with a licensed guide such as Mark, Louise, Robert, or Christian. In a group of no more than 15, you’ll see the Upper and Lower Town, Château Frontenac, Place Royale, the fortifications, and Petit-Champlain while learning how Québec grew from 1608 to today.

“Great tour Learned so much history Our guide Louise was fabulous . Went in winter, dress warm Very cold”

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Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - From Dufferin Islands to the power stations
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Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

2.Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

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

You’ll explore Niagara Falls with a guide such as Cheryl, Carlos, or Vinnie, traveling in a group of up to seven. The tour includes Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, scenic viewpoints, hotel pickup, and a 20-minute boat ride from May to December. In winter, Niagara Takes Flight replaces the cruise.

“This was a great tour and our guide, Samara was friendly and knowledgeable. We were picked up promptly and the tour covered all the things we wanted to see and do plus a couple more!”

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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise - Queenston Heights, Brock’s Monument, and the Niagara River
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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

3.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 in air-conditioned comfort with a licensed guide such as Bernard, Manny, or Jeremiah. Stop at the Floral Clock, Whirlpool, and Maple Leaf Place, then enjoy free time by the Falls. Add the Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, helicopter, or zipline.

“It was easy to book an additional activity on the day. We booked the helicopter ride. We were dropped off and the driver was waiting to take us back”

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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat - Skylon Tower, 520 feet above the river
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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

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

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

This four-hour Canadian Niagara Falls tour pairs Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, and Niagara City Cruises with scenic stops at the Whirlpool Rapids, Floral Clock, and Dufferin Islands. A guide such as Manish, Vinny, or Heidi handles transport, tickets, narration, and timing for groups of up to seven.

“Customer service was truly helpful. We ran into a problem before getting to the tour location and they were so kind on the phone and followed through with us.”

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Montreal: Guided Bus Tour - Starting in Dorchester Square
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Montreal: Guided Bus Tour

5.Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,064 reviews · 3h 30m · from $26

Ride with a bilingual English and French guide across Montreal, from Old Montreal and McGill to Mount Royal, Chinatown, and Olympic Park. You will make several stops for photos and short walks, with guides such as Dominic, Louis, or Julian adding local facts, humor, and useful city tips.

“Our tour guide was fabulous! My mom has a cane and a hard time walking and he was so helpful with getting her on and off the bus!”

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Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour - Starting at Canada Place
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Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

6.Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,028 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

See Vancouver from a clear-top bus with a 24- or 48-hour pass. Ride between Canada Place, Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown, Gastown, and more. Expect recorded commentary in several languages, optional walking tours, and occasional live narration from drivers such as Sherry.

“Waste of time the bus barely goes anywhere you can’t walk from downtown and the audio is not very informative.”

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Quebec City: Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - Meeting the costumed guide outside Au 1884
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Quebec City: Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

7.Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,027 reviews · 1 hour · from $19Best value

Spend one hour exploring Fairmont Le Château Frontenac with a costumed guide such as Claudine, Chantal, Thomas, or Kevin. Expect a short outdoor introduction, historic stories, elegant interiors, and access to selected rooms, restaurants, and other restricted areas. Tours run in English or French.

“It was amazing once we found the tour group! The description of the meeting point wasn’t super clear and parking was hard to find so we ended up being about 10 minutes late and missing the outdoor portion of the tour. However, everyone was super helpful in helping us find our group, very polite, everyone we encountered was very courteous. Gorgeous castle hotel. Gorgeous grounds. Amazing people. Maybe just a better explanation of the meeting point :)”

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Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto - The Niagara Parkway and the first photo stops
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Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

8.Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,889 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

This 9.5-hour tour takes you from central Toronto to Niagara Falls by air-conditioned coach, with stops at the Whirlpool, Floral Clock, and Niagara Parkway. You get about three hours at the falls, plus optional Skylon Tower and Hornblower Cruise tickets. Guides such as Mel and Micko add humor and local facts.

“Mel was super fun! He made the tour so great! I would recommend for friend groups, families and couples!”

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff - Moraine Lake is a summer-only highlight
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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

9.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,792 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Banff National Park with local guides such as Bob, Joshua, and Mike. Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in summer, or walk icy Marble Canyon in winter, with Banff Avenue, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, or Lake Minnewanka along the way.

“This was a very beautiful tour! It was amazing to walk on the frozen Lake Louise, and we loved the hike through Marble Canyon. Bob was a fantastic tour guide with lots of great insights of the area!”

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Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour - Starting downtown at Square Dorchester
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Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

10.Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,760 reviews · 2 days · from $26

Use a two-day Gray Line Montreal pass to see Old Montreal, Chinatown, Mount Royal, the Fine Arts Museum, and more. Live French and English guides, including Patrice, Julian, and Francois, add local stories to the ride. Add the two-hour night tour if your booking includes it.

“The activity was great! It would be nice if at a certain stop the guides could let the patrons know if they are close to any food “must try” places, Schwartz St. Viateur Bagels, shopping areas.”

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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour - Picking the right departure point
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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

11.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,716 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $98

Cruise the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park in a 24 or 60-passenger Zodiac with a bilingual naturalist guide. Look for humpback, minke, fin, and beluga whales, seals, and porpoises, then enter the Saguenay Fjord if time and weather permit.

“Loved the Zodiac boat! You get to go really near to the whales!”

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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver - BC Ferries and the Gulf Islands
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

12.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,703 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $228

Spend a full day traveling from Vancouver to Victoria by coach and BC Ferries. This tour includes Butchart Gardens admission, two hours in Victoria, downtown pickup, and live commentary from guides such as Anthony, Bobby, Andy, and Leslie.

“Great all day tour to Victoria if you are in Vancouver for only a couple of days. Enjoy the beautiful views/landscapes on the ferry ride to Victoria. Even though it’s fall Butchart Gardens did not disappoint. Lots of colorful flowers and beautiful fall displays.”

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Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option - Starting at the Tourist Information Center
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Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

13.Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,609 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $29

Walk through Old Quebec with a French or English-speaking guide, visiting Dufferin Terrace, Place Royale, the fortifications, and Petit Champlain. The two-hour group tour costs $29, while a 2½-hour private option can focus on history, architecture, food, or local stories.

“Marc is a very knowledgeable and I learned the city history and culture. Very satisfied , Thank you Marc”

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Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings - Starting with smoked meat at Lester’s Deli
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Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

14.Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,598 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend about three hours walking Montreal’s Mile End and nearby Little Italy with a small group of up to 12. Your guide leads you to local delis, bakeries, cafés, and restaurants for seven tastings, including smoked meat, bagels, poutine, gnocchi, cannoli, Italian coffee, and a surprise dish.

“Youlia was an amazing tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about the area. I learned a lot and loved the delicious food we tried.”

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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option - Pickup from downtown Toronto and Mississauga
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Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option

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

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

Spend about nine hours traveling from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls with an English-speaking guide, free time, photo stops, maple tasting, and optional attractions. Guides such as Andrew, Tracy, John, and Paul add local stories. Choose the seasonal boat cruise or winter Niagara Takes Flight.

“Excellent! Bus pick-up was on time, journey was smooth, the host was friendly, and the itenerary was well planned”

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