From Toronto: Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights Tour
Discover Niagara Falls in winter with dazzling Festival of Lights displays, maple tastings, free time at Clifton Hill, and optional Journey Behind the Falls. Enhance your evening with an optional café meal and seasonal fireworks on select nights.
About this activity
Duration: 10 hrs (approx.)
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Boarding begins 30 minutes before the tour begins
Highlights
- Experience Niagara Falls from three unforgettable perspectives: panoramic views from above, close-up scenery from behind the falls, and an exciting journey into the mist.
- Save valuable sightseeing time with priority access to the boat cruise, observation tower, and tunnel experience.
- Enjoy a relaxed departure that avoids the early-morning rush and lengthy hotel-to-hotel pickup routes.
- Travel with an expert guide who provides live commentary, local insights, and helpful assistance throughout the day.
- Taste authentic maple syrup and chocolate as part of your Niagara Falls sightseeing experience.
Full description
Experience the magic of Niagara Falls in winter on a full-day guided tour from Toronto featuring the spectacular Winter Festival of Lights, festive maple tastings, an optional Journey Behind the Falls experience, and free time at Clifton Hill. Begin at Maple Leaf Place with a tasting of pure Canadian maple syrup, fresh fudge, and locally made artisan chocolate before continuing to Table Rock Centre, where you can stand close to the brink of Horseshoe Falls. Guests who select Journey Behind the Falls can descend 125 feet (38 metres) through bedrock tunnels and view the powerful waterfall through observation portals beside Horseshoe Falls.
As evening arrives, discover the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights as millions of colourful lights illuminate Dufferin Islands and Niagara Parkway, transforming the area into a glowing winter landscape. Continue to Clifton Hill for extended free time to explore illuminated attractions, neon displays, shops, restaurants, and entertainment, or warm up with a hot chocolate and capture festive photos. On select scheduled evenings, complete your Niagara Falls winter tour with a fireworks display above the illuminated falls, creating a memorable finale filled with glowing lights, winter scenery, sweet tastings, and unforgettable nighttime views.
Includes
Included
- Enjoy round-trip transportation from Toronto in a comfortable, climate-controlled coach.
- Travel with a professional driver and knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide.
- Experience the spectacular Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights.
- Explore the illuminated displays at Dufferin Islands.
- Visit Table Rock Centre and enjoy impressive views of Horseshoe Falls.
- Taste Canadian maple syrup, fresh fudge, and artisan chocolate.
- Enjoy free time to explore Niagara Falls at your own pace.
- Spend extended free time exploring Clifton Hill after dark.
- Take time to experience the seasonal Hot Chocolate Trail.
- See Niagara Falls beautifully illuminated after sunset.
- Watch a fireworks display on select scheduled evenings.
- Enjoy Journey Behind the Falls admission with a rain poncho, if the option is selected.
- Take the Niagara City Cruises Voyage to the Falls boat ride with a rain poncho, when operating and if the option is selected.
Not included
- Additional food and beverages are not included.
- Optional attractions and activities during free time are at your own expense.
- Gratuities for the driver and guide are optional.
- Fireworks are not included on unscheduled evenings or when cancelled.
Meeting point
55 York St, Toronto, ON M5J 1R7, Canada
View on Google MapsImportant information
- Standard group size: Up to 55 people
- The Winter Festival of Lights is a seasonal event, and dates may change each year. Light displays operate nightly during the festival according to the official schedule. Fireworks take place only on selected evenings and may be cancelled due to weather or operational conditions.
- Journey Behind the Falls is included only when the relevant option is selected. Pre-arranged admission helps you bypass the ticket-purchase line, although waits may still occur for lifts, attraction entry, or capacity controls.
- Check-in starts 15 minutes before departure, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Wear warm layers and comfortable, weather-appropriate footwear, as several parts of the Niagara Falls winter tour take place outdoors.
- The Table Rock Café meal must be selected at the time of booking. Guests will also have independent free time at Niagara Falls and Clifton Hill. The order of the itinerary and stop durations may change because of traffic, weather, crowds, or attraction operations, and the tour generally runs in most weather unless conditions are considered unsafe.
Cancellation policy
With Ticket Assurance, Cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled. Otherwise, Cancellation up to 48 hours in advance.
