Short Getaway Ideas For Your Toronto Vacation

Day Tour of Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls

This day trip to Niagara Falls aboard a luxury, air-conditioned motorcoach gives you plenty of opportunity to enjoy the beautiful, orchard-laden scenery and the majestic Falls.

If you're only visiting for a short period of time, you'll soon realize that Toronto has a near-endless variety of things to do and see. Here are some tours and sites you'll definitely want to check out to have a great time and get the most out of your visit.

For The Nature Lover...

Niagara Falls. Created at the end of the last ice age, the falls are formed by the water that comes from Lake Erie, one of the five Great Lakes. This beautiful sight is a favorite with visitors across the globe. Approximately 20 million visitors come to see Niagara Falls every year. There are many packages available that allow you to take guided tours of the Falls area. Try the Niagara Falls A La Carte Tour to coordinate your sightseeing with what may already be a busy schedule.

For the Hockey Lover...

Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame where you can find hockey artifacts, archives, and collectibles. See the new Best of Legends exhibit and the 2003 inductee tribute. There is also an interactive exhibit area currently being built. The Grand City Tour includes a stop here.

For Everyone...

CN Tower. The tower is Canada's Wonder of the World, is the world's tallest structure. The tower was built in 1976 to display the strength of Canada's industry. In 1997, the tower underwent a $26 million entertainment expansion and reopened to the public in 1998. While at the tower, visit the outdoor observation deck and glass floor. There you will be able to see the ground 1,122 feet below your feet. Then, enjoy yourself on the concourse level with arcades, simulation rides and a movie theatre, or head to the marketplace for shopping. With over 12,000 square feet of retail space, there's sure to be something for everyone in the family.

Casa Loma. This medieval-style castle was once home to Sir Henry Pellatt. Building of the castle began in 1911 and took three years and three and a half million dollars to complete. At the castle, you'll be able to tour the decorated suites, an 800-foot underground tunnel, towers, stables, and five-acre estate gardens. The gardens are breathtaking with their elegance and color.

Grand City Tour. This two-hour tour is the perfect length for families with children. The tour will take you to see the CN Tower along with many other area hot spots. You will also see the SkyDome, which is the world's greatest entertainment center with 12.7 acres and a retractable roof. You'll visit Queen's Quay and tour the Toronto Harbour Front.

MarinelandTour. Take a luxury motor coach to Niagara Falls and then get dropped off at Marineland where you can view Beluga whales and other marine life, pet deer in the deer park, watch the shows, and enjoy the rides. On the way back home, you will be treated to a narrated tour of the scenic area.

Midland 30,000 Island Tour. Visit the historic town of Midland, where you can explore the history-rich attractions of the town. You will be able to explore a recreation of an Indian village in Canada or check out the largest collection of outdoor murals in the Country. There's plenty of places to shop and enough activities to keep the whole family entertained. Then you will get aboard the Miss Midland for a two and a half-hour tour of the largest collection of freshwater islands in the world, the 30,000 Islands of Muskoka.

Toronto Inner Harbour Tour. This tour lets you take a sightseeing boat to view the beautiful Toronto Harbour and the Toronto skyline from the water. You will learn about the past, present and future of Toronto from the certified tour guides.