Things to do in Canada
Whale Watching Vancouver10 optionsButchart Gardens Tours17 optionsNorthern Lights Tour Yellowknife11 optionsDay Trips from Vancouver12 optionsJourney Behind the Falls Tours44 optionsGrouse Mountain Tours28 optionsHelicopter Tour Toronto7 optionsSea to Sky Gondola Tours17 optionsToronto City Tour7 optionsSeaplane Tour Vancouver16 optionsOld Montreal Tours21 optionsSkylon Tower Tours39 options
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Montreal: St. Lawrence River Cruise & Lachine Rapids TourYou board at the Old Port and spend 50 minutes on the St. Lawrence River, passing six major landmarks — the Clock Tower, Jacques-Cartier and Victoria Bridges, La Ronde, the Biosphere, and the Champlain Bridge — before stopping at the Lachine Rapids to watch for herons, cormorants and river birds. The tour ends with a view of Habitat 67 on the return. Life jacket is provided, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Montreal's landmarks and river history without arranging your own boat or navigating the rapids yourself — the fixed 50-minute schedule and included life jacket mean you show up and the river does the rest.
Vancouver: Grouse Mountain Gondola & Lumberjack ShowYou ride the Skyride gondola to Grouse Mountain's 3,700-foot summit, explore hiking trails and alpine meadows, visit resident grizzly bears, and catch the lumberjack show if the timing works. Hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Vancouver are included, and small groups mean you're never jostling with crowds. The whole day takes about six to eight hours depending on how long you linger at the top.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the main Grouse Mountain experience without arranging your own transport or timing the gondola lines — the included pickup and small group size mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Axe Throwing Experience in Victoria – Book 1 Hour Indoor SessionYou’ll pick up real axe throwing skills from local coaches in Victoria—no experience needed. It’s fun for groups or solo visits, rain or shine. Expect laughs, friendly competition, and a new party story.
Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain Private TourYou're picked up from your hotel, airport, or cruise terminal and driven to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, where you walk the 450-foot bridge 230 feet above the river and explore the rainforest walkways; then you head to Grouse Mountain, ride the Skyride to the summit, and take in views of the city, ocean, and mountains. Park entry, the tramway, all transport, and taxes are included. The driver waits and brings you back whenever you're done.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain in one day without arranging three separate trips, buying tickets at each gate, or navigating the North Shore roads yourself—the private vehicle and included entry mean you step out and walk, nothing else.
Downtown Regina walking tour: Smartphone audio guide, no crowdsA smartphone audio walking tour of downtown Regina covers 4.5 km through the city's core, with GPS-guided navigation and tour commentary that plays automatically at 30+ landmarks including City Hall, Hotel Saskatchewan, Victoria Park and Union Station. Download the tour on WiFi before you go — no data or signal required during the walk — and complete it anytime at your own pace, stopping and starting wherever you like. Trivia questions at each stop are optional, and the tour is yours to keep and revisit.Is it for me?Solo travelers and small groups benefit most from this format — you set the pace, pause for photos or a rest without holding anyone back, and nobody waits for stragglers or a guide's schedule. If you prefer exploring on your own terms without the cost and crowd of a group tour, this tour stays with you long after the walk ends.
German Christmas Market Tasting Tour: Quebec CityA 90-minute guided tasting tour of Quebec City's German Christmas Market in Old Quebec, where you sample typical German products including spiced mulled wine, pretzels and traditional stollen cake from nearly 90 local artisans and producers. The tour operates every day of the year in all weather, with a live guide speaking English or French. Service animals are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon in Quebec City and want to taste German products without navigating the market alone — the guide handles the route and the tastings are already arranged at each stop. The 90-minute length fits between other plans, and the year-round schedule means you can do it whenever you visit, not just in December.
Montreal Airport Transfer: Luxury Private Car & Meet-GreetYou land at Montreal airport, walk to arrivals, and your driver is waiting with your name on a sign. He loads your luggage, drives you to your destination without stops or detours, and handles the route while you rest. The flight is tracked automatically, so delays don't mean a missed pickup, and you pay a fixed price agreed before you landed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi line and shuttle queues after landing — a fixed price, a known driver, and luggage help mean you move from the terminal to your destination without negotiation or delay.
Niagara Falls: Journey Behind Falls & Fireworks EveningYou descend 125 feet through bedrock tunnels to stand behind the thundering Horseshoe Falls, hear and feel the raw power of the water, then step onto an outdoor deck to watch the illuminated Falls glow at night. A self-guided digital book explains the geology and history as you explore at your own pace. On select evenings, fireworks light up the sky above the water. Rain poncho and timed admission are included; the whole experience runs two to three hours.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Niagara Falls at night without a tour group — the self-guided format and timed entry mean you explore the tunnels and watch the illuminated Falls on your own schedule, and the fireworks (when scheduled) happen from one of the closest public viewpoints available.
Niagara Falls: Skylon Tower & Behind the Falls TourYou ride the Skylon Tower elevator to an observation deck 520 feet up for panoramic views of all three falls, then descend 125 feet underground into Journey Behind the Falls for a close encounter with the roaring water. A local English-speaking guide leads the small group of up to 12 people, all entry fees are included, and the whole experience takes 2 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Niagara Falls from two completely different angles — high and far away, then low and up close — without arranging separate tickets or timing the visits yourself. The small group size and included guide handle the logistics, leaving you free to focus on the two views.
Black Creek Ghost Tour Toronto: Haunted Pioneer VillageThe Village at Black Creek Ghost Tour is a 75-minute guided paranormal tour through Toronto's preserved pioneer village with a live English-speaking guide. The site features over 40 restored buildings set against a natural backdrop, making it one of the most active haunted locations the tour operator visits. Not recommended for children under 12 or easily frightened adults.Is it for me?The tour runs 75 minutes on foot through the village grounds at your guide's pace, which suits anyone who wants a paranormal experience grounded in a real historic site and documented activity, rather than a theatrical production. If you're new to Toronto or have a free evening, this is a specific, local take on the city's haunted history.
Helicopter Tours Vancouver: Coast Mountain LandingA helicopter tour from Vancouver departing the SKY Hangar takes you over the Coast Mountains' temperate rainforest, glacial rivers and alpine lakes, then touches down in a remote backcountry location where you step out and spend 15 minutes exploring on foot. The flight duration ranges from 45 to 105 minutes depending on the option you choose. A live English-speaking guide is included, and landing and facility fees are covered.Is it for me?Choose the 45 minute option if you want the core experience — flight, landing, and ground time — without extra hours in the air. Pick 60, 75 or 105 minutes if you want to spend more time exploring the mountains from above and have a longer flight to see how the landscape changes as you go deeper into the range.
Niagara Falls Airport Transfer: Lincoln SUV & Hotel PickupYou book a round-trip transfer in advance, get picked up at the airport terminal, and ride in a Lincoln Navigator to your Niagara Region hotel with a driver who's already tracking your flight. The return trip is just as simple — your driver arrives at your hotel at the time you choose, and you're back at the airport with time to spare. Tolls and water are included; child seats are available on request.Is it for me?This works best if you want to avoid renting a car or waiting for a shared shuttle — the fixed booking and flight monitoring mean you arrive at your hotel without any logistics left to figure out.
Downtown Calgary Audio Walking Tour: 30 stops, self-guidedA self-guided audio walking tour of downtown Calgary covers 30 points of interest across a 4 km route, with commentary that plays automatically as you approach each stop on your smartphone. Download the tour on WiFi, then walk without needing data or signal; the GPS map shows your location and the next stop, and a location-based trivia game follows each commentary. You keep the tour on your device and can explore anytime, stopping and starting wherever you like along the route.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to explore downtown at your own pace with GPS guiding you turn-by-turn, rather than following a group or a set schedule.
Toronto: St Lawrence Market Food Tour & Hockey Hall of FameYou'll taste the Peameal BLT that made St. Lawrence Market famous, walk through Old Toronto sampling sushi, pierogies and Butter Tarts while your multilingual guide explains the city's culinary history, visit the Hockey Hall of Fame to see the Stanley Cup, and finish with a maple syrup tasting — all in a private group with no strangers, customized to your dietary needs, and built into a single morning or afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Toronto's actual food story — not a tourist version of it — without arranging stops, timing tastings or navigating the market alone; the private format and customization mean the tour moves at your pace and skips anything you don't want.
Columbia Icefield Day Tour from Calgary: Ice Explorer & SkywalkA 10-hour guided tour from Calgary covers the Icefields Parkway with stops at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier, ending at Columbia Icefield where you can walk onto Athabasca Glacier or cross the glass-floored Skywalk high above Sunwapta Valley. The tour includes park entry, an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional guide, bottled water and hotel pickup; the Ice Explorer ride and Skywalk entry are optional add-ons you can purchase on the day. Groups stay under 15 people.Is it for me?If your guide speaks Hindi or Gujarati, this tour is built around that language group, so the commentary and the pace work for you without translation. If you speak English, you'll be in a mixed group, but the guide covers the same ground for everyone in the vehicle.
Old Quebec Upper Town E-Bike Tour: Cathedral & PlainsA three-hour guided e-bike tour of Old Quebec Upper Town led by a local guide in English, Spanish or French, visiting the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame, Parliament Hill and the Plains of Abraham. Groups stay under eight riders, and you choose between a standard urban bike or an e-bike (18+). The tour includes a snack and toilet break at Jeanne d'Arc Garden, and ends with a riverside path along the Saint Lawrence River toward Lower Town.Is it for me?Choose the e-bike if you want to cover the hills and distance without tiring out; the urban bike works just as well if you're comfortable with a steady pedal and want the full workout. Groups max out at eight, so the pace stays social and stops don't rush — book this one if you'd rather ride with a guide than navigate the fortified streets and secret passages on your own.
Cape Breton tour from Sydney: Bell Museum & Highland VillageThis small-group tour departs Sydney for Cape Breton Island, visiting the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck and the 43-acre Highland Village Museum in Iona, with scenic stops along the Cabot Trail and views of Bras d'Or Lake. The tour includes hotel or cruise port pickup in Sydney, a live guide, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport for up to six travelers. Children from age one are welcome, and the full day runs six hours.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving by cruise ship or staying without a car—it includes port pickup and handles all transport between Baddeck and Iona, so you can focus on the sites instead of logistics.
Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto: Boat Cruise & Behind FallsYou're picked up from downtown Toronto at 8:30 AM and driven to Niagara Falls in a climate-controlled bus. Once there, you choose between the Hornblower Boat Cruise with a souvenir poncho or Journey Behind the Falls with skip-the-line access, plus stops at the Floral Clock, Whirlpool Rapids, and a maple syrup and chocolate tasting. Lunch is optional. The return drive to Toronto takes about two hours, with the full day running roughly ten hours from pickup to drop-off.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Niagara's main attractions without renting a car or figuring out parking and ticket lines yourself—the fixed pickup time and skip-the-line options are what compress a full day into ten hours instead of twelve or more.
Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain Small GroupYou ride the Skyride to Grouse Mountain's summit, see grizzly bears and the Lumberjack Show, then cross the iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge and walk the Treetops and Cliffwalk in the coastal rainforest. The group stays under 8 people, so you get personal space and time at each stop without the rush of a standard tour. Pickup, snacks, water, and return transport are all included in a half-day itinerary.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both North Shore landmarks in one half-day without arranging separate tickets and transport — the small group cap is what keeps the experience personal instead of crowded, and the fixed itinerary handles timing so you don't have to.
Charlottetown Audio Walking Tour: Self-Guided ExperienceAn audio walking tour of historic Charlottetown guides you through 30+ stops along the streets where the Fathers of Confederation walked, with commentary that plays automatically as you approach each site. Download the tour on WiFi before you go—no data or signal required during the walk—and explore at your own pace on any day that suits you. The GPS map shows where you are and where to go next, and you can stop, start or skip stops without affecting the rest of the route.Is it for me?Start from wherever you're staying in Charlottetown—the tour covers the walkable downtown core and you control when you begin and how long you linger at each stop, which works whether you have a car or you're relying on your feet and public transit to get around.
