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Gananoque/Ivy Lea: 1000 Islands Highlights Scenic Cruise

1. Gananoque/Ivy Lea: 1000 Islands Highlights Scenic Cruise

Come on board in Gananoque and join a one or three-hour cruise taking you closer to the scenery than any other cruise available in the 1000 Islands. Referred to by the Iroquois Nation as the “Garden of the Great Spirit,” the tranquility of the area belies a history of adventures, wars, and rebellions. See fifth and sixth-generation family cottages. Cruise the narrow channels of the Admiralty and Navy group of islands in the most intimate tour the 1000 Islands has to offer. Join the 1-hour cruise from the port at Ivy Lea or Gananoque and experience the beauty of the region from the St. Lawrence River. During this cruise in the heart of the 1000 Islands, see Boldt Castle, the 1000 Islands International Bridge, and Zavikon Islands, containing the smallest international bridge in the world. Cruise past the Statue of St. Lawrence while he watches peacefully over the moving vessels on the river. This statue is only visible from the water, standing high above on a rock cut. The 3-hour cruise departs from Gananoque, and it is a Canadian signature experience. This tour tells the story of the 1000 Islands region, its history, and the stories of those who have called it home. You will see the famed Boldt Castle and the lavish homes of the rich and famous on Millionaire’s Row. Learn about and discover the remarkable feats of engineering required to build the St. Lawrence Seaway, 1000 Islands International Bridge, and so much more. The 1000 Islands cruise with an onboard audio commentary is the perfect way to explore the scenery that has made the region famous throughout the world.

Niagara Falls, Canada: Boat Tour & Journey Behind the Falls

2. Niagara Falls, Canada: Boat Tour & Journey Behind the Falls

Enjoy a guided tour of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Experience the mighty waterfalls with stunning views of both the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. See the power of Niagara Falls up close, onboard the Niagara City Tours boat ride "Voyage to the Falls". Hear about the origins of the falls and see the American and Canadian power plants that run on the Niagara River's waters. Stop to admire the beautiful Floral Clock, made up of more than 16,000 carpet bedding plants. Learn about the Niagara Glen and the Whirlpool Golf Course, and enjoy fully narrated stops at the Whirlpool Rapids Observation Deck and the Brink of the Falls. Then, ascend the Skylon Tower for panoramic aerial views and descend behind the falls as feel the Horseshoe Falls cascading above you at the Journey Behind the Falls. Cruise past the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls aboard a Hornblower Niagara cruise boat. From December to April, when the boat tour is non-operational, visit the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory and Niagara's Fury attraction instead. Step inside a 4D motion theater and discover the ancient story of Niagara Falls in a multi-sensory simulation of the last Ice Age

Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise

3. Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise

Discover the natural beauty of the region that captured the imagination of the first European explorer Samuel de Champlain. Climb aboard the 'Paula D' for a 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise on the Ottawa River. This must-do experience offers an entertaining glimpse of the region's rich history and leaves you with plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your stay. For your convenience, there are two departure docks, one located in Gatineau and another in Ottawa. Once boarded, sit back and relax as you cruise down the river. Enjoy spectacular views of the city and learn about the river's past life as a watery highway for transporting resources with your guide's engaging and informative commentary in both English and French. During your cruise, you'll have the opportunity to see the Parliament Buildings, the Rideau Canal Locks, and the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau from the river. You'll also be able to spot some sights that are only visible from the water or from Gatineau. While you're taking in the sights, savor a nice cold beverage (at your own expense) on the large open-air upper deck. Alternatively, escape the elements and visit the closed-in lower deck to take advantage of the on-board canteen with a bar.

Ottawa: Rideau Canal Cruise

4. Ottawa: Rideau Canal Cruise

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rideau Canal aboard a brand-new electric vessel. Admire top attractions like the Canadian Museum of Nature, Château Laurier, Dow’s Lake, and the National Arts Centre from this iconic waterway. The cruise departs from the heart of downtown Ottawa. Step aboard North America’s largest 100% electric passenger vessel, the only one of its kind. Your experienced and friendly crew will answer your questions and ensure your safety. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the view as your live guide shares entertaining insights into the region, its history, and rich cultural heritage. Discover the Rideau Canal from the Chateau Laurier to Dow's Lake. Learn about 30 different sites that have marked the history of Ottawa including the Trans-Canada Highway, Canadian Museum of Nature, Canal Ritz, Lansdowne Park, Bank Street Bridge, Dow’s Lake, Commissioners Park, Dominion Arboretum, and many more.

Gananoque: 1000 Islands Cruise with Boldt Castle Admission

5. Gananoque: 1000 Islands Cruise with Boldt Castle Admission

Set sail on a 5-hour 1000 Islands Cruise and cruise through the Canadian and American span of the 1000 Islands. Enjoy the narrated cruise going by popular attractions such as Zavikon Island, Millionaire’s Row, the St. Lawrence Seaway and the 1000 Islands Bridge as you see the area's most breathtaking scenery. Enjoy this beautiful, must-see destination when visiting Ontario. Experience the views of the grandiose structure by George C. Boldt that was to be a display of his love for his wife on Heart Island, one of the most popular of the 1000 islands. You SAVE TIME with this cruise. For your convenience, the price of the Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise INCLUDES the Boldt Castle Admission Fee (PASSPORT REQUIRED for entrance and PASSPORT and VISA required for visitors from outside the U.S. or Canada). Therefore, once you arrive at Boldt Castle you can bypass the ticket booth once you clear Customs. A valid passport is required to board this cruise. Boldt Castle is also an Official Port of Entry into the United States in Alexandria Bay, New York. No guests will be admitted to the cruise without a valid passport. There are no exceptions. ** IMPORTANT NOTE ** If you are a citizen of a country outside of Canada or the U.S., additional travel documentation is required. Citizens of countries outside of Canada or the U.S. require a visitor’s visa as well as their passport. An approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be required as U.S. Customers & Border Control will no longer accept a Visa Waiver Form. Please contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for more details. Please contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for more details. To visit their website at https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/know-before-you-visit To cruise around Boldt Castle, without a stopover, select the 3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Gananoque, or the 1-Hr 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Ivy Lea. All City Cruises Gananoque vessels are fully accessible on the first deck. Learn more about Boldt Castle: at the turn of the century, George C. Boldt, (millionaire proprietor of the world-famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel) set out to build a full-size Rhineland Castle on picturesque Heart Island. The grandiose structure was to be a display of his love for his wife, Louise. 300 workers fashioned the six-story, 120-room castle. Not a single detail or expense was spared. In 1904 his wife passed away suddenly, and all construction was halted. Boldt never returned to the island, leaving behind the structure as a monument of his love. Currently, it is owned by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority which is restoring the castle to its intended glory. Seasonal departure schedule: May 13-14, 20-21, 27-28: 10:00am June 3 to June 30: 10:00am July 1 to September 4: 10:00am and 3:00pm September 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30 and October 1, 7-9: 10:00am

Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

6. Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

All aboard for this popular hop-on hop-off city bus tour of Ottawa that’s filled with fun, facts, and history! Stay on the bus for the complete 1.5-hour round-trip tour or hop off and back on throughout the validity of your ticket. Explore Ottawa's main sights like the Canadian Parliament buildings, Byward Market, and more en route. See the sights of Ottawa from a classic open-top, double-decker bus. Sit on the lower deck and enjoy the inside comfort or ride on the top deck and enjoy the fantastic views as your knowledgeable, bilingual guide points out landmarks and shares the city's history with you. Hop off at sites you want to explore and hop back on to resume your city tour. Do this at your own pace, and visit as many of Ottawa’s top sites as you like. See museums, parks, galleries, the Byward Market, the Canadian Parliament buildings, and lots more. Explore, dine, and shop throughout the capital city!

Toronto: Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise

7. Toronto: Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise

This cruise of the Toronto Harbour and Islands gives you the chance to enjoy scenic views of the Toronto skyline, learn the history of the area, and visually explore the Toronto Islands. The tour vessel will start by taking you to view the Western part of the harbour before crossing into the lagoons to view the Toronto Islands. Notable sites and buildings you will see while on the vessel are the CN Tower, Roger Centre, Billy Bishop Airport, as well as Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary. The captain and crew will provide an entertaining and informative narration to detail everything you see. Before the tour ends the crew will tell you about some of the history of the islands, about the island residences, and they will also point out many of the notable buildings that make up the skyline while you cruise along to find the perfect place to photograph Toronto from the water.

Toronto: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

8. Toronto: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Hop on and off open-top double-decker buses to explore the best of Toronto at your own pace. See all of Toronto’s top historic and contemporary attractions on board and hop on and off at any of the 15 stops.  Learn about the city from your live guide or multilingual audio tour commentary. During summer, the vehicles are mainly open-top double-deckers buses that afford you the best possible view of Toronto. During the late fall and winter, or when the weather happens to be cold or wet, enjoy a cozy, comfortable trolley instead. Although these vehicles aren’t open-top, they are loaded with wide windows and they’re a great way to see and photograph Toronto’s sights in style. Hop On Hop Off Stops: 1) Yonge-Dundas Square 2) Yonge & Wellesley 3) Yorkville 4) The Park Hyatt / ROM 5) Casa Loma 6) Spadina & Bloor 7) The Bata Shoe Museum 8) The Royal Ontario Museum 9) Art Gallery of Ontario 10) CN Tower North 11) Ripley's Aquarium / CN Tower 12) Harbourfront Centre 13) Meridian Hall / Hockey Hall of Fame 14) St. Lawrence Market 15) The Distillery District

Niagara Falls, Canada: First Boat Cruise & Behind Falls Tour

9. Niagara Falls, Canada: First Boat Cruise & Behind Falls Tour

See Niagara Falls up close on a stunning boat cruise followed by a guided walking tour and visit to Journey Behind the Falls. Choose between our two morning tours for an unforgettable experience. The 8 AM tours starts this ultimate Niagara Falls tour with special access to the first elevator of the day. This journey brings you 19 stories down into the gorge, complete with panoramic views, meaning you’ll be the first ones down to the docks and personally escorted onto the Niagara City Cruises boat. You get to pick the best possible viewing spot before the crowds arrive. The 10 AM tour descends to the boat dock on the first funicular of the day and offers your first glimpse at the incredible Niagara Falls. Once at the boat dock, a complimentary poncho is included and trust us you’ll need it! The 20 minute cruise around the falls can drench anyone adventuring near enough. Following the Niagara City Cruise, your guide will immerse you in the history and stories of the Falls as you take a walking tour around the boardwalk. View the site of the former Honeymoon Bridge while you learn the story of how it collapsed and hear about the famous restaurant viewpoint, Queen Victoria Place, where Princess Diana dined. The perpetual motion of Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls can be seen in action, while your guide brings to life the brave daredevils who challenged the power of the falls by going over the edge. A standout moment and picture opportunity are the Horseshoe Falls, so don’t forget your camera. Table Rock Visitor Center is next where you’ll get to enter the Journey Behind the Falls experience. With a prebooked time slot, climb right down the stairs into the rocky caves behind Niagara Falls where crashing water reverberates through the tunnels. The path leads to a ledge on the side of the falls where you can feel the true power of 3,160 tons of water a second as it comes cascading down close by. For those who crave a complete Niagara Falls experience, this tour mixes exclusive access, excitement, and history, with exceptional storytelling from an expert guide.

Toronto: Premier Odyssey Cruise w/ Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner

10. Toronto: Premier Odyssey Cruise w/ Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner

Experience the best of Toronto with a premier brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise aboard the newly renovated luxury vessel, Toronto Odyssey. Enjoy a chef-prepared buffet menu, creative cocktails, distinctive service, and breathtaking views of Toronto’s skyline and attractions from the climate-controlled interior and open-air rooftop deck. Board up to one (1) hour prior to departure time and be greeted by the Captain and crew as you step aboard the boat at Queen's Quay West Terminal in downtown Toronto. All vessels offer interior deck space with seating, outdoor strolling decks, dance floors, full-service bars, restrooms, and panoramic views. Once on deck, your host will greet you and escort you to your table. Relax and admire unobstructed views of passing landmarks like the Harbourfront Centre, CN Tower, Sugar Beach, the Redpath Sugar Refinery, and the historic Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. Savor a market-fresh buffet-style meal (brunch) or a plated service (lunch and dinner) that is freshly prepared onboard daily. The dinner cruise includes music provided by an onboard DJ. Complement your meal with a beverage from the fully stocked cash-bar offering beer, wine, and cocktail selections (own expense). Admire Toronto from the water and watch the city go by from your table on a harbor cruise. Step outside onto one of the outdoor observation decks to snap some pictures, take in the stunning views, and enjoy the fresh air. Sample lunch or dinner menu: Entrees: Oven-roasted fish fillet Pot roast Vegetable stir fry Honey sesame chicken Rolls and Salads: Assorted bread and rolls Pasta salad Kidney bean, black bean, and chickpea salad Baby kale and spinach salad Vegetables, Potatoes, and Pasta: Oven-roasted potatoes Baked pasta dish Steamed seasonal vegetables Yellow Spanish rice Desserts: Signature dessert station Coffee and tea Sample brunch menu Cold Entrees: Continental bakery basket Freshly cut fruit Red skin potato salad Caesar salad Cold smoked salmon and Cedar hot smoked salmon Hot Entrees: Assortment of mini quiches Scrambled eggs Breakfast meats Signature French toast Oven-roasted red bliss potatoes Desserts: Signature dessert station Coffee and tea

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Our tour with Marilyn was great! It was just the two of us with her so we were able to ask lots of questions and get a great idea of how it was living in this city. She took us around the downtown showing us the most iconic parts of the city and telling us plenty of different facts about every place. This is a great option for getting a first approach to the city and figuring out your next plans.

I went for the distillery district tour in order to learn something about the history. I was very surprised how much I learned and that the tour is kind of a walk through an outdoor museum including a lot of exhibitions, previous factory places and manufacturer tools. The tour is interesting and entertaining at the same time. So I can highly recommend the tour :)!

Our tour guide Joel was amazing! So knowledgeable of all the sights in Niagara Falls. Drove around bringing us to all the locations on the tour and was so very nice! We will be back and I will request him as my guide when I do!!!

Salvatore was very informative and his guidance was clear. Amazing trip and seeing the falls in winter made the trip even more special surrounded by snow and ice. Well organised and any questions the team responded to quickly.

Giornata indimenticabile. Il nostro conducente/guida è stato più che gentile! Good job