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.
- CN Tower - To your right stands the iconic CN Tower, a prominent feature of Toronto’s skyline. This concrete structure reaches a height of 553 meters. Despite the challenges faced by its designers, the tower was completed in less than three years and opened in October 1976, coincidentally the last time the Maple Leafs had a noteworthy season….
- CN Tower - To your right stands the iconic CN Tower, a prominent feature of Toronto’s skyline. This concrete structure reaches a height of 553 meters. Despite the challenges faced by its designers, the tower was completed in less than three years and opened in October 1976, coincidentally the last time the Maple Leafs had a noteworthy season.
NOTE: This 100-mile-long tour highlights the essentials of Niagara Falls in 7-8 hours.
Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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Fort Rouille - On the driver’s side, you are passing the grounds of Exhibition Place. This is where the earliest European structure in the area was located. In 1750, French explorers constructed a small fort here named Fort Rouille.
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Hamilton - You are now entering the city of Hamilton, Ontario. When safe, merge to the left or middle lane. Follow the sign for ‘Niagara’. You will curve left as you approach the Hamilton Bay Bridge, offering a panoramic view of the city.
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Fort Rouille - On the driver’s side, you are passing the grounds of Exhibition Place. This is where the earliest European structure in the area was located. In 1750, French explorers constructed a small fort here named Fort Rouille. Today, a monument marks the site of the old fort.
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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.
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Skylon Tower - In a few minutes, directions will be provided for the next turn. As you continue down McLeod, let’s learn about another iconic Niagara Falls attraction, the Skylon Tower. Standing at 570 feet or approximately 160 meters, 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 through various phases of using animals for entertainment. It seems they are now focusing more 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 to 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 will pass under the Rainbow Bridge, which leads to Niagara Falls, USA. This structure was built after ice destroyed its predecessor, the Honeymoon Bridge, in 1938.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake - You are approaching what many consider the prettiest town in Ontario. Interestingly, this charming town of fewer than 20,000 residents 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 will descend from 176 meters above sea level at the Brock Monument to the shoreline at 75 meters. 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, who will construct almost anything from flowers and shrubs. The floral design of 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 while listening to captivating stories about the area’s history, including the War of 1812 and the daring adventurers who challenged the Falls. Experience the majestic falls up close and learn about their geological formation….
Discover the Canadian side of Niagara Falls with a convenient self-guided driving tour. Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls while listening to captivating stories about the area’s history, including the War of 1812 and the daring adventurers who challenged the Falls. Experience the majestic falls up close and learn about their geological formation. This self-guided tour enhances your Niagara adventure!
After purchasing, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. Ensure you have a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection for these steps. Then, simply follow the audio instructions and the designated route.
Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits within the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO 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.
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.