3-day Toronto, Niagara Falls & 1000 Islands tour from Montreal

Three days threading the St. Lawrence River, the thundering Falls, and Toronto's skyline

A 3-day tour from Montreal that covers the 1000 Islands by guided boat, Niagara Falls by Hornblower Cruise, and Toronto landmarks including CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium and Casa Loma. Day one departs Montreal for the 1000 Islands, then moves to Toronto for the aquarium. Day two focuses on Niagara Falls and the Heritage District of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Day three returns through Toronto before heading back to Montreal. Hotel stays for two nights and roundtrip transport from Montreal are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Montreal to Toronto via 1000 Islands

• Depart Montreal for 1000 Islands boat tour
• Visit CN Tower for views and EdgeWalk
• Explore Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Day 2: Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake

• Take Hornblower Cruise at Niagara Falls
• Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake Heritage District
• See Niagara Falls IMAX Theatre exhibits

Day 3: Toronto landmarks and return

• Visit CN Tower for views and EdgeWalk
• Explore Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
• Tour Casa Loma historic castle

The experience

The tour leaves Montreal at 7:00 am and heads straight to the 1000 Islands for a guided boat tour past dozens of islands, fairytale castles, lighthouses and island mansions, with stories of pirates and bootleggers woven through the narration. After the cruise, you arrive in Toronto in the afternoon to see Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, which holds 20,000 aquatic animals and features North America's longest underwater viewing tunnel, plus close encounters with horseshoe crabs, sharks and stingrays.

Day two is built around Niagara Falls. You board the Hornblower Cruise to approach the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the heart of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, feeling the mist and hearing the roar up close. From May through October, the cruise is the main event. From November through April, you explore the tunnels at the bottom of the Horseshoe Falls instead. After the Falls, you spend time in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a 19th-century town across the Niagara River known for its wineries and tree-lined Queen Street, then visit the Niagara Falls IMAX Theatre to see exhibits on the Falls' history and daredevil stunts.

The final morning in Toronto includes Casa Loma, Canada's majestic castle and the city's premier historic attraction. You also have the option to visit CN Tower again if you didn't do the EdgeWalk on day one: the tower stands 553 meters tall with views across the city. Transport returns you to Montreal by 8:30 pm. Two nights' hotel accommodation are included, based on quad occupancy (four people sharing a room), along with all roundtrip transport from Montreal.

What’s included

• Roundtrip transport from Montreal (departing 7:00 am, returning by 8:30 pm).
• hotel accommodation for two nights based on quad occupancy.
• guided boat tour of the 1000 Islands (May–October).
• Niagara Falls Hornblower Cruise (May–October) or Journey Behind the Falls tunnel access (November–April).
• visits to Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Casa Loma, Niagara Falls IMAX Theatre and Niagara-on-the-Lake Heritage District.
• taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 50 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 6 days before the start.Between 2 and 6 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Concord Tours and Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want three destinations connected by included transport and lodging: the boat tours on the St Lawrence and at Niagara Falls are scheduled into the itinerary so you move as one group rather than piecing together separate bookings.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What exactly is the 1000 Islands boat tour like?

The 1000 Islands Cruise is a guided tour through dozens of islands dotted with fairytale castles, lighthouses and island mansions. The guide shares stories of pirates and bootleggers tied to the region's history. The cruise runs May through October.

Do I get to go inside Niagara Falls or just see it from the boat?

The Hornblower Cruise gets you as close as possible to the Falls themselves, where you experience the mist and roar. From November through April, you also explore the tunnels at the bottom of the Horseshoe Falls. The IMAX Theatre on day two shows the history and daredevil exhibits if you want more context.

What's included in the hotel accommodation?

Two nights' hotel stay are included in the tour price, with accommodations based on quad occupancy: four people sharing one room. You stay one night in Toronto and one night in Niagara Falls.

Are entrance fees to CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium included?

Entrance fees to CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium are not included in the tour price, though both attractions are visited as part of the itinerary. You can choose to enter them or view them from outside.

How much time do I spend in Niagara-on-the-Lake?

Niagara-on-the-Lake is visited on day two after the Hornblower Cruise. The town is known for its wineries, 19th-century buildings and tree-lined streets, particularly Queen Street, giving you time to walk and explore the Heritage District before the IMAX Theatre visit.