Discover Niagara Falls with a self-guided driving tour. Explore iconic landmarks, thrilling rides, and charming towns at your own pace.
Discover Niagara Falls with a self-guided driving tour. Explore iconic landmarks, thrilling rides, and charming towns at your own pace.
- Hamilton - As you begin to pass through Hamilton, Ontario, safely merge into the left or middle lane when possible. Follow the signs for ‘Niagara’. You’ll curve left as you approach the Hamilton Bay Bridge, offering a panoramic view of the city.
- St. Catharines - You are now driving through St. Catharines, the largest city in the Niagara…
- Hamilton - As you begin to pass through Hamilton, Ontario, safely merge into the left or middle lane when possible. Follow the signs for ‘Niagara’. You’ll curve left as you approach the Hamilton Bay Bridge, offering a panoramic view of the city.
- St. Catharines - You are now driving through St. Catharines, the largest city in the Niagara Region. Known as the Garden City, it boasts over a thousand acres of parks and gardens.
- CN Tower - To your right is the iconic CN Tower, a standout feature of Toronto’s skyline. Standing at 553 meters, it is made of a significant amount of concrete. Despite design challenges, it was constructed in under three years and opened in October 1976, coincidentally the last notable season for the Maple Leafs.
NOTE: The tour spans over 52 miles, includes more than 100 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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Fort Rouille - You are passing Exhibition Place on the driver’s side. This site marks the location of the earliest European structure in the area. In 1750, French explorers built a small fort here named Fort Rouille. Today, a monument stands on the site of the old fort.
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Fort Rouille - You are passing Exhibition Place on the driver’s side. This site marks the location of the earliest European structure in the area. In 1750, French explorers built a small fort here named Fort Rouille.
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Skylon Tower - Directions will be provided shortly. As you continue down McLeod, learn about another iconic Niagara Falls attraction, the Skylon Tower. At 570 feet or about 160 meters high, it offers a stunning view of Niagara. On clear days, Toronto and Buffalo, NY, are also visible.
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Marineland - Established in 1961, the park has evolved from using animals for entertainment to focusing on thrill rides. If anyone is interested in spending a few hours at an amusement park, consider visiting. The power plant tour is also highly recommended.
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Clifton Hill - To experience the modern side of Niagara’s historic carnival atmosphere, move into the left lane to turn onto Clifton Hill. A quick orientation loop will guide you back to the parkway.
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Rainbow Bridge - Soon, you’ll pass under the Rainbow Bridge, which leads to Niagara Falls, USA. This bridge was constructed after ice destroyed its predecessor, the Honeymoon Bridge, in 1938.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake - You are near what many consider the prettiest town in Ontario. This charming town of fewer than 20,000 people was the first capital of Upper Canada, as the province was known in 1792.
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Queenston Heights Park - The escarpment gives way to a gentle plain sloping towards Lake Ontario. Over the next 12 kilometers, you’ll descend from 176 meters above sea level at the Brock Monument to 75 meters at the shoreline. The lake, plain, and escarpment create an ideal micro-climate for growing grapes and various fruits.
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Floral Clock - This park features the world’s largest floral clock, showcasing the creativity of Canadians in this part of Ontario. The flower pattern on the clock’s face is redesigned and changed twice a year.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Discover the Canadian side of Niagara Falls with a convenient self-guided driving tour. Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls and enjoy intriguing historical insights, from the War of 1812 to the daring adventurers of the Falls. Experience a close-up view of these majestic falls and learn about their origins. This self-guided tour elevates your Niagara…
Discover the Canadian side of Niagara Falls with a convenient self-guided driving tour. Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls and enjoy intriguing historical insights, from the War of 1812 to the daring adventurers of the Falls. Experience a close-up view of these majestic falls and learn about their origins. This self-guided tour elevates your Niagara experience!
After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Simply follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.
Purchase once and use it for an entire year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.