The 3rd Invictus Games will take place in Toronto, Canada from September 23rd until September 30th.  More than 500 competitors from 17 nations will compete in a Paralympics-style multi-sport event, including archery, powerlifting, swimming, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis and much more.

The Invictus Games was created by advisors of Prince Harry and commemorates handicapped armed services personnel who take part in a Paralympics-style multi-sport event.

The first Invictus Games was held in March 2014 at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, United Kingdom. Over 400 competitors from 13 nations around the world competed.

Click here for 2014 Invictus Games competition results

The second Invictus Games was held in May 2016 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando Florida and consisted of 500 competitors from 14 nations.

2017’s Invictus Games in Toronto Canada will be the largest turnout yet with over 500 competitors from 17 nations.

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There is quite a lot to see and do in the Greater Toronto Area. In between events or after the Invictus games, you should take some time and discover Toronto and the surrounding regions.

Niagara Falls is Canada’s most popular tourist attraction and a must-see destination. ToNiagara Tours offers magnificent bus and private tours around Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Whether you would like to visit Niagara Falls in the daytime or watch the Invictus events in the morning and then travel to Niagara Falls in the evening, ToNiagara has a tour for you!

Our Toronto to Niagara Falls Day tours are conducted daily. The average duration for these tours is 9.5 hours.

Please read below for the ToNiagara Day Tour Itinerary.

Step 1: Pick Up

Your Niagara Falls Day Tour begins when we pick you from your Hotel or nearby pickup location. We have pickup locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Check out our FAQ section to see a more comprehensive list of Hotels and pickup locations (just in case you are not staying in a Hotel).

Step 2: Arrive at the Niagara Falls

The drive from Toronto to Niagara Falls takes around 90 minutes. This is the beginning of your Day tour with the tour of the surrounding area and the captivating sight of the three falls that make up Niagara Falls (American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls).

Step 3: Board the Hornblower Niagara Cruise

The Hornblower Boat Cruise is probably the most popular attraction in the Niagara Falls. The Hornblower tickets are included in your ToNiagara Day Tour ticket. When travelling with ToNiagara you don’t have to wait in any long lineups to board the Hornblower boat. Being onboard the HornBlower is quite an experience! You get to view the Falls so up close, you will be provided a poncho on this ride so that you do not get wet.

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Step 4: Explore!

Take some time out and explore Niagara Falls, you can do souvenir shopping, stroll around the Niagara Parks or just watch the Falls! Don’t worry about getting lost and broken away from your group! You will have the ToNiagara lanyard with all the information handed to you at the beginning of the trip, so you can always in touch with the tour guides easily! Parents with minor kids on our tour enjoy these lanyards a lot!

Step 5: Buffet Lunch at the Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant (Tour Add-On)

Lunch is served at the Sheraton Fallsview restaurant in the penthouse section of the hotel. Catering to all types of tastes and diet preferences, we chose this buffet especially for the huge variety of foods it offers on its menu. This buffet lunch is not included in the tour price but is available as an add-on.

Step 6: Scenic Niagara Falls Drive

The Niagara Parkway is a relaxing, scenic drive that everyone enjoys.

Step 7: Whirlpool Rapids

From the scenic drive, you arrive at the Whirlpool Rapids. A quite unusual and awe-inspiring natural occurring phenomenon! You will see the raw power of the Niagara River and watch the frothy white waters of the rapids in the Niagara Gorge. When the waters of the rapids converge, they spin! Causing a whirlpool that spins counter-clockwise.

Step 8: Floral Clock

Other than the Niagara Falls the Floral Clock is probably the place where tourists take the most pictures. The clock is approximately 40 feet in diameter and adorned with spectacular floral arrangements.

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Step 9: Queenston Heights/Smallest Chapel in the World

Queenston Heights lies at the border of Canada and United States with only the Niagara River separating them. History lovers will especially love this place because a lot of events, significant in history have gone down in this place.

You also get to see the Smallest Chapel in the World and did you know that we are one of the very few tour operators that take you there!

Shop at the many quaint shops and boutiques on Queen Street.

Step 10: Winery Tour

Niagara regions is known for its award winning table and ice wines. You will visit one of these wineries and taste delectable table wine and ice wines (ice wines may have an extra cost to taste since it costs more to produce).

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THE BEST NIAGARA FALLS EVENING TOUR

*Prices are subject to changes. These prices are true at the time/date of this blog post.

If you have Invictus events to watch in the morning, you can always choose the ToNiagara Evening Tour.
Just like our Niagara Falls Day Tour, the evening tour too is approx.. 9.5 hours!

Evening Tours are available on Fridays and Sundays ONLY.

Let’s look at this tour’s itinerary; as well as an insight into what makes this one of the best Niagara Falls evening tour out there!

Step 1: Pick Up

ToNiagara will pick you up from one of our pickup locations. Check our FAQ section for a list of hotels and locations where we pickup passengers.

Step 2: Whirlpool Rapids

You will first see the the Whirlpool Rapids.  Where the waters of the Niagara river rapids combine, form the famous Whirlpool Rapids!

Step 3:  Board the Hornblower Cruise

Now to the main event, the Niagara Falls themselves! You get to see the Falls of course and also get up-close and personal with them on the famous HornBlower Cruise on the Falls! The best part of taking this cruise–no waiting in lines for tickets or the ride itself!

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Step 4: Wine Tasting at a Niagara-on-the-Lake Winery

The Niagara Region is famous for its Wines.  We will take you to one of these Wineries where you will taste the wine and learn about the wine making process.

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Step 5: Discover Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a beautiful, quaint little town with Victorian Era architecture and a lot of history.  Spend 45 minutes strolling the historical town and taking in the sights.

Step 6: Visit the World’s Smallest Chapel

We are one of the only tour providers that visit the World’s Smallest Chapel.  It is a great photo opportunity!

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Step 7: Queenston Heights

Located at the top of the Niagara Escarpment, Queenston Heights is a place for history as well as leisure lovers! This is another one of those famous scenic locations in Niagara Falls. This makes for an excellent adult and child friendly place.

Step 8: Buffet Lunch at the Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant (Tour Add-On)

ToNiagara offers a delicious buffet dinner at the Sheraton Fallsview Restaurant.  The buffet spread is huge and impressive and would accommodate most food preferences!  This buffet dinner is not included in the price of the tour but is offered as an add-on.

Step 9: Fireworks over the Falls

The Evening concludes with a fireworks show over the Niagara Falls (fireworks are only for the Friday Evening Tour).

Step 10: Dropoff

After the fireworks,  we travel back home and drop you off at the same place we picked you up. No one should visit Toronto without also seeing the Niagara Falls.

The Niagara Falls Day tour and Niagara Falls Evening Tour are our most popular tour options for tourists!

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