The 7 Full-Day Tours in Canada That Earn Their Price

1.Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,056 reviews · 13 hours · from $72Our pick

Travel from Montreal to Montmorency Falls and Quebec City by bus, with a one-hour guided walk through Old Quebec. You’ll see Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, Petit-Champlain, Place Royale, and have free time for lunch and exploring. Seasonal options include an AML cruise, the Ice Hotel, or the Museum of Civilization.

“The tour was amazing. William is a very knowledgeable guide and always gave great details and information.”

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2.Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 863 reviews · 11 hours · from $186

From Québec City, ride a comfortable bus through Charlevoix to Baie-Sainte-Catherine for a whale watching trip in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Choose a large boat or fast Zodiac, hear bilingual commentary, and look for belugas, fin, minke, and humpback whales. The day lasts about 11 hours, including three hours each way by bus.

“The trip was good and smooth. I liked it and the kids as well. The bus and guide were excellent and helpful. We took a Zodiac boat and had a great experience with Captain Luke. We saw several whales, seals, and landscapes.”

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3.Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 855 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $127

This 13-hour trip from Montreal pairs Montmorency Falls with a guided walk through Old Quebec and a St. Lawrence River cruise from May to October. Guides such as William, Joyce, Angela, Rebecca, and Richard have led recent departures. Hotel pickup may be available within 5 km of the meeting point, and groups can reach 50 people.

“William our tour guide was excellent. He was organized, knowledgeable, funny and very attentive to the group. He was proactive in providing answers and instructions. The information he provided was very helpful, like a mini history lesson. I was so impressed He had flags on his iPad for demonstration. My son who is homeschooled had a great learning experience & fun trip. I would recommend taking a tour with William to anyone.”

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4.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165Top rated

Travel from Banff or Canmore in a vehicle limited to 22 people, stopping at Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Peyto Lake. Guides such as Rob and Robbie add local history and practical help while you avoid the hardest parking problems. Food, drinks, park admission, and Ice Explorer rides are not included.

“Excellent tour of the major lakes, Rob was awesome and super informative. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a smaller comfy tour of all the beautiful scenery.”

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5.The Full-Day small-group comprehensive tour of Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 629 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $171

Spend about seven hours seeing Montreal by comfortable van and on foot, with stops in Mile End, Jean-Talon Market, Old Montreal, Mount Royal, and Saint Joseph’s Oratory. Guides such as Harold, Fran, Françoise, and Jules lead the tour, with bagel and maple tastings included. Downtown hotel pickup is available with advance notice.

“Comfortable and spacious van that was easy to get on and off of with good acoustics making it easy to hear the tour guide. Blessed with a sunny and warm October day we learned interesting facts about the history of the city and its people. We had a great time.”

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6.Full-Day Group Wine Tour (with cheese and charcuterie) in Niagara-on-the-Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $153

Spend five to six hours visiting four Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries, with pickup, transport, tastings, and a small-group guide included. Stops may include De Simone, Between the Lines, Château des Charmes, Caroline Cellars, Reif Estate, or Konzelmann. Expect estate-grown wines, a cheese and charcuterie stop, and time in Olde Towne.

“Zoran was a wonderful guide! The vineyard selections were thoughtfully chosen and it was everything went smoothly.”

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7.Niagara-On-The-Lake Guided Wine and Charcuterie Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $134

Spend about six hours visiting three Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries, with three to four tastings at each stop. Expect one winery facility tour, a mini charcuterie pairing, and a 75-minute break in Old Town for lunch and shopping. Hotel, B&B, Airbnb, and private-home pickup is available in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

“Very nice winery’s selected for the tours. Driver was knowledgeable, and friendly. Vehicle was clean. Tour long enough to keep the interest.”

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