15 VIP Experiences in Canada Worth Booking

1.Niagara Falls Boat Ride VIP Boarding & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 315 reviews · from $117Our pick

Start with early VIP boarding for a Niagara City Cruise, then walk the falls with an English-speaking guide before entering Journey Behind the Falls. Guides such as Linda, Rick, Peggy, and Frank are praised for lively local stories. Expect about 2 km of walking, spray, stairs, and a three-hour pace.

“Our guide, Rick, was knowledgeable and helpful. Appreciated his pro trips on getting the most out of the boat and tunnel tours. He also made suggestions about other activities in the area ( wineries, other tours).”

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2.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: VIP Lounge OR UpperDeck Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 313 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Join AML Cruises for a three-hour bilingual whale-watching cruise in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Choose a glass-enclosed VIP lounge with local food and drinks, or the open upper deck with 360-degree views. Hosts such as Julien and Alexandra may look after the lounge.

“You could see many sightings of whales and it was worth every penny.”

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3.Luxury Small-Group Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto with Hornblower Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $211Top rated

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls in a group of no more than 15, with hotel pickup, a separate guide and driver, the Hornblower boat ride, Table Rock, the Floral Clock, and free time in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Guides such as Peter, Margo, Elena, and Izzy add local stories and practical tips.

“Great Trip, Comfortable shuttle, knowledgeable staff. Plenty of time to enjoy Niagra falls and surrounds. Izzy was very helpful throughout the trip and helped us fit in the zipline attraction in this trip.”

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4.Luxury Niagara Falls Day Trip from Toronto with Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from central Toronto to Niagara Falls by coach or minibus, cruise into the mist in season, enjoy optional lunch, and explore Niagara-on-the-Lake. Guides such as Johnny, Jonny, Garry, and Gary lead the day, with up to three hours of free time promised at the falls.

“A well organized tour with a great guide with a wealth of knowledge. This tour was good value and a fun day out.”

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5.Niagara Falls VIP Private SUV Tour: Helicopter & Boat included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $322

Travel from Toronto in a private black luxury SUV with a chauffeur-guide, then see Niagara Falls by helicopter and boat. You can add the Hornblower cruise and Sheraton buffet, spend two hours at the falls, taste Ontario maple syrup, and adjust stops to suit your group.

“Our guide Walter was punctual, polite, knowledgeable, friendly and simply fun to be around. The guided tour was beyond our expectations seeing these amazing sights in luxury was the ultimate in sightseeing experiences. Highly recommended.”

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6.Niagara Falls VIP Private Luxury SUV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $449

Spend about nine hours with a private chauffeur-guide in a black luxury SUV, traveling from Toronto to Niagara Falls, Table Rock, Niagara-on-the-Lake, wineries, and Maple Leaf Place. Guides such as Suthan, Kaleb, Siba, and Salim have been praised for friendly, flexible service.

“Tailored experience. Plenty to see. Driver knows the routes and the local scene. Recommend for groups of 4-6. Better if you have some ideas of what you want to see and start early.”

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7.Niagara Falls Canadian Luxury Tour: Boat, Journey, Skylon & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $202

See Niagara Falls from the water, behind the Horseshoe Falls, and above the gorge at Skylon Tower. Guides such as Tom, George, Gary, and Bill add local stories during the van ride. The boat runs seasonally, with the Butterfly Conservatory used in winter.

“The 3-4 experiences were just what we wanted . Tom was an outstanding tour guide. Lots of good information and stories.”

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8.Downtown Vancouver Sinners and Sweets Tour With VIP Access

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Walk from Robson Street to the Marine Building with a professional guide, hearing stories of corruption, murder, romance, and riots while sampling three local sweets. Guides such as Rob, Rachel, and Aislynn bring plenty of theatrical energy. The tour ends at Mink Chocolate Shoppe.

“This is a very entertaining but short tour. Take an overview of Vancouver tour before you join this one.”

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9.Private Tour in Halifax by a Luxury Vehicle with Informative Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours touring Halifax and Peggy’s Cove in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to four people. Your guide handles the driving while you visit the Citadel, The Dingle, Public Gardens, Fairview Lawn Cemetery, and Peggy’s Cove, with bottled water included.

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10.Two-Hour Luxury City Tour of Victoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

This private two-hour Victoria tour uses a luxury SUV to connect Chinatown, Craigdarroch Castle, Beacon Hill Park, Mount Tolmie, and the Empress Hotel. Guides including Alan, Darwin, Nima, Richard, and Sandra provide local stories, flexible photo stops, hotel and port pickup, and return service.

“Alan was absolutely amazing. He went above and beyond for us. He made sure we saw every thing we wanted to see. He was so informative. He was a natural at his job. We would definitely ask for him again.”

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11.Montebello, QC: Morning VIP Tour at Parc Oméga

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2h 30m · from $77

Join a naturalist guide on Parc Oméga’s 2.5-hour early morning school-bus tour. Watch elk, bison, wolves, bears, and foxes wake and feed, then enjoy a special wolf observatory presentation before staying in the park all day.

“J’aurais aimé que cette activité soit un peu plus tard afin de pouvoir profiter des prestations. Mais mon petit fils de 4 ans ne pouvait pas rester,il était fatigué. Je referais quand il sera plus vieux et je prendrai l’auto en été. Sinon c’est vraiment bien malgré le froid et le guide très gentil et le conducteur aussi.”

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12.Luxury Private Tour of Niagara Falls from Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Markham, or Richmond Hill in a private luxury vehicle with a guide such as Patrick, Dwayne, or Karen. See both major falls, ride the Niagara City Cruise from April to November, and set your own pace in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

“Absolutely amazing trip. Ask for crystal if you get the chance. Her knowledge of all things Canadian is phenomenal. Nothing is too much trouble.”

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13.Luxury Wine Tours to Niagara On The Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $325

Travel privately from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lake with guides such as Jamie, Jim, or Bill. Visit three selected wineries for tours and tastings, enjoy included gourmet lunch, and request changes such as a distillery or Niagara Falls stop when possible.

“We planned this activity as part of a bachelorette party with ten girls. We had a great time at the Pellar winery, old town lunch and wine tastings. Our tour guide was accommodating and patient with us. Instead of doing all three vineyards, we did two and went to Niagara Falls instead. I highly recommend this tour.”

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14.Private Tour of Beautiful Victoria in Luxury Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours touring Victoria in a private, air-conditioned van with a guide such as Linda, Ken, or Melanie. Stop at Fisherman’s Wharf, the Inner Harbour, Beacon Hill Park, Mile Zero, Craigdarroch Castle, and Fan Tan Alley, with room to adjust the plan.

“Linda was very personable and accommodating! She showed us all the highlights of Victoria and let us decide if we wanted to get out of the van. We were on a cruise and had different excursions with other Viator and TripAdvisors and she was the best one of the group”

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15.Splendours of Niagara Falls Luxury Small Group Tour from Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $249

Travel from downtown Toronto in a comfortable mini-coach with a guide and separate driver. You’ll ride Hornblower Niagara Cruises, spend at least two hours at the Falls, stop at Table Rock, the Whirlpool, Floral Clock, Queenston Heights, and enjoy free time in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Groups max out at 15.

“Very informative with suggestions and tips. Answered all questions. Was very empathetic with my husbands foot ailment. Accommodating and made the tour feel very personal. Walked us through to points with thorough instructions to expedite and simplify going through lines and/or sites. We appreciate both Sasha and Michael.”

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