With the help of our cutting-edge smartphone audio tour of the breathtaking Niagara Peninsula, set out on an amazing sightseeing journey that takes approximately 3-4 hours at your own pace.
With this tour, technology and discovery come together seamlessly as your smartphone becomes your own personal tour guide.
Our Smartphone Audio Driving Tour of Niagara Peninsula uses GPS to sync with your car’s audio system, allowing you to experience the convenience of a self-guided tour while being fully immersed in the history, culture, and scenic beauty of the area.
Our unique guest voices, which breathe life into historical characters and further engross you in the colorful tapestry of the peninsula’s past, are an added delight.
Enjoy the option to pause wherever you like and take your time exploring, as there are no time limits.
A simple-to-use live GPS map is used to provide tour guide commentary that plays automatically while you drive. There is no data usage during the tour.
In this blog, we will be covering:
| A. Experiences |
| B. Inclusions |
| C. Rendezvous Point |
| D. Additional Details |
| E. Cancellation Policy |
A. Experiences
- Floral Clock (Pass By)
Created in 1950 it is one of the largest floral clocks in the world and features a different floral design each year.
- 4W5R+924 (Pass By)
The Niagara Gorge was once a mecca for thrill seekers. We’ll tell you why.
- Niagara Whirlpool (Pass By)
Hear about this incredible whirlpool which is formed due to the ‘high velocity’ water flowing downstream.
- Botanical Gardens (Pass By)
The glass dome of the conservatory covers approximately 11,000 square feet of lush jungle, meandering pathways and cooling waterfalls.
- Butterfly Conservatory (Pass By)
Over 99 acres of flowers, trees and aromatic herbs with paths and benches throughout the grounds
- Walker’s Country Market (Pass By)
Opened by the Walker family in the 1930’s, they offer fresh fruit, jams, pies, butter tarts or boxed lunches with everything in the shop sourced from their own farm!
- Queenston Heights Park (Pass By)
In this historic park you’ll discover how the British Regulars, Canadians and First Nations allies fought off an American invasion in the war of 1812.
- Queenston Heights Park (Pass By)
Redan Gun, you might be curious about the term ‘Redan’. Well….. we’ll tell you what it refers to.
- 5WRV+JXW (Pass By)
Wine country, you don’t have to travel to Napa Valley or France for great wine!
- McFarland House (Pass By)
The impressive Georgian manor was once Niagara’s finest residence.
- Living Water Wayside Chapel (Pass By)
Folks around here claim it’s the smallest church in the world with its four pews, a tiny apse and two Bibles.
- Niagara-on-the-Lake (Pass By)
Once the capital of Upper Canada, if history is your thing, you’re in the right place! Even if history isn’t your thing, some say it is the prettiest town in Ontario and well worth a visit.
- Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm (Pass By)
Owned and operated by the City of Saint Catherines, the zoo is free and features farm animals, a parkland, picnic area, playground, walking trails and ponds teeming with waterfowl.
- Port Weller (Pass By)
Port Weller is the northern terminus of the Welland Canal with two long breakwaters. We’ll tell you a bit about it and its purpose.
- St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre at Lock 3 (Pass By)
If you want a close up look at ships in the Canal, your best bet is at the Welland Canals Centre and Saint Catharine’s Museum.
- 6VW2+63H (Pass By)
From fruit to nuts, along this “road-less-travelled” you are in for some delightful surprises.
- Port Dalhousie (Pass By)
As you enter here you’ll be passing over the original northern terminus of the Welland Canal. We’ll tell you a bit about it.
- Lake Ontario (Pass By)
You might think we can’t do very much to regulate the water levels of rivers and lakes that make up the Great Lakes system. The answer to that is, well, yes and no…..
- WW3W+66F (Pass By)
BESSIE: We’ll tell you what In 1991, according to reports, a group of tourists spotted.
- Ball’s Falls (Pass By)
Now if you are into nature and history, we are coming up to a spot you may want to check out, Balls Falls. Situated in a Carolinian forest it offers two waterfalls and an early 19th century hamlet.
- Marshville Heritage Society (Pass By)
Hear about the life of an early pioneer, David Morgan, who’s original log cabin is at the Marshville Heritage Society in Wainfleet.
- St. Catherines (Pass By)
As you get into St. Catherines we’ll tell you about the Saylem Chapel, the last station of the underground railroad and the church of Harriet Tubman.
- Port Colborne (Pass By)
We’ll take you to Port Promenade, a charming walk beside the Welland Canal with restaurants, shops, and a great view of the giant ships waiting their turn to pass under Bridge 21.
- Welland Canal Lock (Pass By)
But Lock 8 isn’t actually a lift lock! We’ll tell you what it is….
- Niagara Benchlands (Pass By)
Hope you’ve got some room in the trunk for some roadside shopping as we head into the heart of the “Benchlands” with markets, roadside farm stands and restaurants offering local fare.
- VVRG+R7J (Pass By)
We’ll tell you some of the history of the United Empire Loyalists and how they came to be in this area.
- Kingsbridge Park (Pass By)
If you are interested, you can get an up close look at the two hydroelectric inlet towers at the north end of the park. There’s lots of parking.
- Old Fort Erie (Pass By)
At Fort Erie, 1,000 British and Canadian soldiers were killed in an attempt to seize the fort. Each year “re-enactors” from both sides of the border arrive to recreate this famous battle.
- VRV3+XHG (Pass By)
You’ll be driving across one of the biggest flight highways for migrating birds in North America and we’ll tell you what that actually means.
- Frenchman’s Creek National Historic Site (Pass By)
Here there’s a pull-off where you’ll see a stone marker with a plaque in memory of the non-commissioned officers and men killed in action at this place.
- Safari Niagara (Pass By)
We’ll give you the history of Safari Niagara and tell you about the IBA and what it means.
- Niagara River (Pass By)
You’ll hear some of the interesting history of the Niagara River and the parkway that runs alongside.
- Willoughby Historical Museum (Pass By)
It was a rebellion! Navy Island, just downstream from the museum is where…we’ll tell you.
- Chippawa Battlefield (Pass By)
The site covers approximately 300 acres with a circle of panels guiding you around what was once a farmer’s field, retracing the events of the battle.
- VMRW+F9W (Pass By)
Bird, Bogs and Beaches, just to the south on Quarry Road, is what was once the site of a clay and limestone quarry. Now a home for fish, birds, turtles, and snakes at the Wainfleet Wetlands Conservation Area.
- W39Q+R8C (Pass By)
We’ll tell you the history behind the International Railway Bridge.
- Niagara Falls (Pass By)
Welcome to the eighth natural wonder of the world and the most powerful falls on the planet!! We’ll give you some of it’s awesome details.
B. Inclusions
| Inclusions | Exclusions |
| 1. Flexible dates – tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours. | 1. Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control. |
| 2. Good mobile or WiFi connection needed for the initial download. | 2. Smartphone or tablet. |
| 3. No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour. | 3. Transportation (use your own vehicle). |
| 4. No signal required or data used during tour. | 4. Attraction Tickets. |
| 5. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle. |
C. Rendezvous Point
Meeting Point:
5900 Niagara River Pkwy
5900 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2G, Canada
The tour takes you counter-clockwise around the Niagara Peninsula and back to the starting point.
Start Time: Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Opening Hours:
7/28/2020 – 3/2/2025
Monday – Sunday : 05:00 AM – 10:00 PM
The activity concludes at the meeting point.
D. Additional Details
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Most travelers can participate.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
E. Cancellation Policy
For a complete refund, you may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience.
- You must cancel at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the activity in order to get a complete refund.
- You will not receive your money back if you cancel less than 24-hours before the experience begins.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- The local time of the experience determines the cutoff times.
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