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The 15 Best Tours in Canada

639 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Six time zones, one holiday. The 15 below are the days out that earn their slot anywhere between the Pacific and the Atlantic, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - Five hours of searching the Pacific coast
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Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

1.Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,000 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Leave Granville Island aboard a 95-passenger catamaran with heated cabins, open-air decks, hot drinks, and free wildlife photos. Naturalists such as Petra, Ashley, Wilma, and Megan may explain whale behavior, local geology, and coastal ecology while you search for orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, and eagles.

“very knowledgeable staff shame they were not fully appreciated at the end of the trip.what more people expect i cannot imagine maybe none of them work in a service industry,wish i lived nearby i would go 2/3 times a year”

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Quebec City Walking Tour - Starting beside Château Frontenac
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Quebec City Walking Tour

2.Quebec City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,716 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk downhill through Old Québec with a licensed guide in a group of no more than 15. You’ll hear stories from 1608 to today, see the Upper and Lower Town, pass the Fortifications, Citadelle, Place Royale, and finish near the funicular. Guides such as Mark, Louise, Robert, and Christian are known for lively local insight.

“Robert was enthusiastic about Quebec history and so knowledgeable. We learned a lot and got a lot of great recommendations.”

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Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - Getting picked up in Niagara Falls, Ontario
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Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

3.Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,207 reviews · 4 hours · from $152

This four-hour Canadian-side tour combines Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, Niagara City Cruises, and scenic stops at the Whirlpool and Floral Clock. A guide such as Cheryl, Vinnie, or Stephanie handles pickup, local stories, timing, and queues. From January through April, the boat ride is replaced by Niagara Takes Flight.

“Thought the boat trip was more of a private experience but we was with lots of others”

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Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket - What you find at the summit
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Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

4.Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,698 reviews · 1 day · from $53

Take an 8-minute gondola ride from Banff to Sulphur Mountain, then explore the Above Banff Interpretive Center, rooftop deck, and boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak. You can eat at three summit venues, including Sky Bistro and Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen. Plan for about 1 hour 20 minutes unless you extend your return time.

“I could not hold it together to experience this! I will come back from Florida just to see this again. Much much needed to do is watch the sunset. I can’t express it enough. Must watch the sunset”

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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise - Floral Clock and Whirlpool: useful stops before the Falls
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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

5.Niagara Falls Day Tour with Optional Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,178 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $53

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls in air-conditioned transport with a licensed guide such as Bernard, Manny, or Jeremiah. Stop at the Floral Clock, Whirlpool, and Maple Leaf Place, then enjoy up to four hours at the Falls. Add the Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, helicopter ride, or zipline.

“Pick-up, transport, the falls, the boat ride, and also our tour guide were perfect! 5/5, thank you!”

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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat - Skylon Tower: the clearest big-picture view
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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

6.Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147

This four-hour Niagara Falls tour takes you behind Horseshoe Falls, up Skylon Tower, and into the mist on Niagara City Cruises. A guide such as Manish, Vinny, Heidi, or Samara handles transport, tickets, timing, and local stories. From January to April, the boat ride is replaced by Niagara Takes Flight.

“Great experience, professional guide and very knowledgeable. Would recommend this tour to everyone. Don't know why it needs 100 characters”

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Montreal: Guided Bus Tour - Starting at Dorchester Square
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Montreal: Guided Bus Tour

7.Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,064 reviews · 3h 30m · from $26

Spend three and a half hours touring Montreal by bus with a live English and French guide. You will see more than 200 sights, stop in Old Montreal, visit Mount Royal and St. Joseph’s Oratory, and pass McGill, Chinatown, Olympic Park, and the Port. Guides such as Dominic, Julian, and Francis are known for lively local commentary.

“It was an amazing experience. The guide and the driver were very sweet and nice.”

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Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour - Stanley Park and Brockton Point deserve your time
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Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

8.Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,028 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride Vancouver’s clear-top Big Bus between 14 stops, including Canada Place, Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, and Granville Island. Choose a 24 or 48-hour pass, hop off to explore, and use live or recorded commentary. The route is especially enjoyable with a live guide such as Sherry, while the Big Bus app helps track arrivals.

“Sherry was a fantastic bus driver with great facts and delivery - driving was excellent as well. We really learned a lot and enjoyed the views from the bus.”

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Quebec City: Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - Meeting a guide from another era
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Quebec City: Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

9.Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,027 reviews · 1 hour · from $19Best value

Spend one hour exploring Château Frontenac with a guide in period costume. Hear stories about the hotel’s famous figures and events, admire its grand rooms, and see areas you may miss on your own. Tours run in English or French, with guides such as Claudine, Chantal, Thomas, Kevin, and Michael appearing in character.

“Excellent tour! Guide very informative and amusing. Well worth a visit to the hotel and highly recommend this tour.”

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Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise - Starting at Chouinard Pier near Petit Champlain
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Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

10.Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,000 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $47

Sail from Chouinard Pier for about 90 minutes, passing Old Québec, Château Frontenac, Île d’Orléans, Montmorency Falls, and Baie de Beauport. A bilingual guide, sometimes presented in costume as Louis Jolliet, explains the sights in French and English. Outdoor decks, an enclosed bistro, and an onboard bar make this an easy, weather-flexible break from walking.

“This was such a pleasant cruise. The boat was well maintained and had nice interior and exterior viewing areas. I had a nice waitress serve me in the interior area since I got there early. I would recommend this to anyone.”

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Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto - Riding the Niagara Parkway
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Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

11.Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,889 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Travel from central Toronto to Niagara Falls by air-conditioned coach, with commentary, scenic stops, maple syrup tasting, and about three hours near the falls. You can add the Niagara City Cruise or Skylon Tower, then return downtown after a long but well-organized day. Guides such as Mel, Micko, and Michael are known for lively local commentary.

“It’s a lovely day trip , only took around an hour to get there . Lots to see while in the mini bus . The whole day was fantastic did some free samples of Maple syrup ,then went up the towel at niagara Fallsto see a lovely view. Worth doing .very windy ,you get a ticket from the driver , wear some warm”

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff - Moraine Lake is the summer highlight
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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

12.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,792 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Banff National Park in a small group of no more than 24 people. Local guides such as Bob, Mike, and Joshua lead you to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake or Marble Canyon, Banff Avenue, and several mountain viewpoints. Expect scenic driving, photo help, local stories, and a long but rewarding day.

“Bob was an outstanding tour guide, rich in knowledge not only about the area but also about the history connected to each location.”

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Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour - Stop 1: Square Dorchester and the downtown core
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Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

13.Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,760 reviews · 2 days · from $26

See Montreal from an open-top double-decker bus with live French and English guides, then use your two-day pass to explore Old Montreal, Chinatown, Mount Royal, museums, and more. Guides such as Patrice, Francois, Julian, and Richard have earned praise for clear stories and humor. A nighttime tour may be included with your booking.

“Great way to see downtown Montreal and learn about the history of the city. Highly recommend a day/night combo to experience multiple perspectives from each new tour guide/driver.”

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Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city - Montmorency Falls: the main attraction with a tight schedule
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Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city

14.Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,718 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Travel by coach from Old Quebec to Montmorency Falls, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica, Île d’Orléans, a copper museum, and a chocolate shop. Guides such as Martin and Daniel add local stories and humor. The four-and-a-half-hour schedule covers plenty, but time at the falls can be short, especially on winter afternoon departures.

“We took this tour during December, but although it was quite cold, the experience was very good. I imagine in the fall when the leaves are changing, it would be spectacular. I think the time frame for the tour is too short. We felt quite rushed, especially at the Basilica and the copper museum. Adding time by starting the tour an hour earlier would add to the experience. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed this tour and our guide (Martin) was great!”

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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour - Reading the route from Tadoussac to the whales
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Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

15.Tadoussac/Charlevoix: Whale Watching Zodiac Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,716 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $98

Board a 24 or 60-passenger Zodiac from Tadoussac or Baie-Sainte-Catherine for 2 to 2.5 hours on the St. Lawrence. Bilingual naturalists such as Catherine and Frederick explain whale behavior while you watch for belugas, humpbacks, fin whales, minke whales, seals, and porpoises. Waterproof outerwear is provided, but you still need warm layers.

“The wet suits provided were helpful. I liked the explanations from the guide about the whale’s behaviour. We got to see a few minke whales in the fjord.”

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