Things to do in  Ontario

The 4 hours of free time we got at the Falls (excluding the on-bus sightseeing and photo stops) allowed us to take the helicopter ride, the boat ride and the Zipline in addition to grabbing lunch before heading back to the bus. Our guide, Kalev, was really knowledgeable and helpful. He kindly drove us to the helicopter hangar and then back to the main area after we completed our ride. It was a real joy listening to his telling of the history and facts when it came to not just the Niagara Falls but also to Ontario and Canada in general. The helicopter ride was an experience of a lifetime, and a visit to the Falls wouldn't be complete without an aerial tour. It's definitely highly recommended! The boat ride was really fun as we got to see and take pictures of the fall up-close. Be ready to get wet though even with the poncho but that's what made the ride even more fun - getting to actually feel the Falls in addition to just seeing it. The Zipline was exhilarating especially when done with a buddy or two. The feeling of being able to soar through the air was liberating and exciting. There was also a mini adventure off the back of a jeep on the way back to the main area after completing the Zipline. All in all it's the perfect activity for a thrill-seeker!

Harpoon was the tour guy and he was great and very knowledgeable about Ontario’s history as well as the Niagara Fall’s history. We made a stop at Maple Leaf which is an authentic maple syrup reseller. We had sample tasting and it was very delicious. Unfortunately, the horn blowers were not operating but they replace it with a ticket to the Skylon tower which was such a beautiful 360 view of the area. There is a also a mini Las Vegas strip which I didn’t get to enjoy but didn’t matter because I spent all my time observing the beauty of the Niaga Falls the entire 3 hours. After departing the falls, we were taken site seeing which was great as well. Very much a wonderful experience that I recommend to anyone. Thank you Haroon!

Great tour! Beautiful day! The route was nice! Flew over the falls and the canel. You can see from lake ontario to Erie!

We booked VIP Tours through Via Tours. Our coach driver Peter was an awesome host and narrator throughout the trip. It wasn't very expensive and is a must see when in South Ontario. The sheer naked power of the falls and the boat ride to them is a bucket list item.

The tour is legit! Ralph is the best driver you could possibly have show you Toronto/ Lake Ontario/ Niagra Falls follow all his suggestions and you will have an amazing time

I took my wife for her birthday and it was amazing. Got really close to the Falls by boat and on foot and learned a lot about Ontario. I definitely recommend. And our tour guide Sean was the best.

Matt was our tour guide. The group was small - a mother and her two adult daughters, my wife and myself. Matt was very pleasant and knowledgeable.We did the Best of Niagara Falls Tour from Niagara Falls, Ontario. All of the sights were awesome. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Falls.

A great excursion. Visited all of the main attractions. Our guide, Nick, was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and very patient. The weather was perfect. Highly recommend this tour when visiting Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Our tour guide was excellent!!! The tour exceeded our every expectation! Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun! A great way to cover Niagara Falls, Ontario in 1/2 a day!! I would definitely recommend you to others, especially if Steven was the guide! :-

Our driver was waiting for us at the bottom of the escalator by baggage holding a sign with our name on it. He was very friendly and professional. Gave us history on landmarks and we really enjoyed our ride with him. The absolute no hassel way to get from Buffalo Airport to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada!

We booked our december tour with Fabio. He is such a nice man! He took us to several additional photo Op sites, too. He kept us in the loop about whats happening next, and where to shop the best deals. He gave us plenty of time to shop and eat, too! The tour takes you from the upper Niagara falls area, all the way down to where the river lets out into Lake Ontario. Its very thorough, and explores a lot of unique areas along the way. Even though some things were offimits due to the snow and ice, i still recommend this winter tour of niagara falls. There is so much to do!

The first thing I would like to write about is that the trip was postponed due to weather conditions, and this was done by the operator on time and at a convenient time. A small nuisance was the increase in the cost of the flight, due to the initially "airport" taxes not included in the price - but in the end, this did not spoil the overall experience. The flight was true with professional pilots, both takeoff and landing were as comfortable as possible. The flight went smoothly - the weather was favorable. During the flight, it was possible to see and make both a photo and a video. From the plane, on the height of the CN Tower peak, there are very beautiful views of the familiar places of Toronto, the vast greenery of the suburbs, the transport arteries of the GTA, and the blue surface with many sails boats of Lake Ontario.

Must do tour when visiting Niagara Falls. Our tour guide Adam completely made this day. We had a boat tour starting from American side of Niagara Falls. The boat approached the Falls very close, closer than during the night tour. Be prepared to get wet. The views were fantastic. Next was the Cave of Winds. We were staying right near roaring falling water. It was fantastic to see all the power of Mother Nature!. After lunch we visited Skylon Tower and had a great picturesque view of the Falls,the river, lake Ontario and vicinity. Unforgettable experience! Adam took excellent care of us. Thank you Adam!

Asif was an absolute joy to have as a driver. We had two one way transfers, from the airport and the other from the hotel. Asif was our driver for both legs. Communications from this company on what to expect and where to be was clear and concise. The hospitality shown to us, as passengers, was FIVE STAR. If I am ever in Toronto or Ontario again, I will definitely use Fallsview Limo as my transportation.

To clarify - the tour itself was excellent - our driver / guide picked us up in central Vancouver and was young, entbusiastic and knowledgeable (good job Elijah). He drove us across to Niagara which is about an hour and a half's drive which got us to the Skylon tour before the crowds started to arrive. Enjoyed the Skylon Tower and the trip behind the falls but the highlight was definately the trip out on the Hornblower cruise boat which took us right into heart of the Canadian falls. We then stopped at the whirlpool and hydro dams on the way back which were really interesting and at a Poutine bar for lunch before returning to Vancouver. The tour itself was booked through Viator with Sea Sight Tours (a small Ontario based company) and overall was very good. The only issue was that we had heard nothing from Sea Sight tours about pick ups etc so called them the day before to be told they wouldnt pick up at our apartment as it "outside their pick up zone" and were to to walk 20 minutes into the centre of Vancouver to be picked up at 6.50am. Two things - after our pick up we drove back to within 1 block of our apartment to pick up another couple and the phone call to Sea Sight was charged at an International rate and cost us over £10. Communication and up front engagement from Sea Sight could be better.

The tour was a great experience I will definitely do this again. Tori was very eloquent and knowledgeable her being a native really helped us understand the nooks and crannies about what it is to live in Niagara Falls Ontario. The trip was very well organized we truly felt like we were VIP's everywhere we went, since they do everything for you. You could definitely do every single activity individually, but the added benefit of having someone that knows how everything and that is able to provide information as to where to go or not to go really helped us in the remainder of our stay. I will definitely recommend this to anyone.

The tour guide was lovely and full of interesting facts. I would recommend Niagara Falls to anyone visiting Ontario/Toronto. Had a chance to take a ride on the Hornblower which was amazing even if you do get soaked! Time allowed for a bite to eat before heading off to the Whirlpool and Niagara on the Lake. Would have loved to have spent some more time in Niagara on the Lake but appreciate that this would have meant later time getting back and probably getting stuck in traffic.

The Skylon Tower Observation Deck allows you to view the city of Ontario and have a spectacular view of the Falls. We walked along the Rainbow Bridge from the American side to the Canadian side. From there we took a taxi to the Tower. You feel as though you're on top of the world. Later, we had an early dinner in the revolving restaurant which allowed us to view the Falls while eating.

One of the highlights of the trip. You see the best of what the falls has to offer in one trip in a 6 hour interval. Knowing this I probably would have stayed in Ontario on the Lake which was the heart of wine country, much more laid back and avoided some of the tourist taxes that the falls has to offer. Caleb was our tour guide and did a wonderful job. A true historian by training and certified tour guide in both USA and Canada. Thanks Caleb.

The thought of spending 8-10 hours in a coach on a structured tour with 2 college-aged sons was a miserable thought, so we searched out a private day tour through Viator who recommended Steve's organization. We customized the day and picked just the events no flower clock, please that would be of interest to the family. We opted for 10AM pick up at our Toronto AirBnB, headed to a few wineries, hit Skylon, Behind the Falls, ate lunch, and finished with Hornblower. Unlike structured tours, we didn't have to settle for a choice of the three main feaures - we did all three! Steve purchased all tickets in advance so we could head directly to the attractions, avoiding the ticket lines completely. We had drop off and pick up at the front door. Steve provided excellent advice for dressing for the November weather. Added bonus: because our driver, Daryl, grew up in the Niagara region and shared favorite spots for views of Ft. Niagara, Lake Ontario, and The Falls. Travel was by small mini-van which was equipped with cell phone chargers. Tour manager was available and responsive for planning. Our pick up was timely. Tips: Hornblower runs through December 4, 2016. Make Hornblower your last stop because you will get wet. Off-season may be cooler but the crowds are MUCH smaller.