Published on Oct, 2024
My husband and I went on this tour with our 4 year old. It was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend it! Our tour guide was Melvin, who has been doing this for 24 years. He was very knowledgeable and struck a great balance of entertainment, with stories and music, and also providing time to enjoy the view.
1. Here was our itinerary:
Leave Ripley Aquarium 8 AM
1st stop - Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Station Reservoir (~10 mins)
2nd stop - Flower Clock (~10 mins)
3rd stop - Souvenir Shop (~40 mins); you go in as a group for the maple syrup tasting which was about 5 mins and then you have the rest of the time to shop, eat, etc.
4th stop - Skylon Tower (~40 mins); you can go up the tower or explore the location, there is a Starbucks, souvenir shops, and an arcade in the building
Niagara Falls 12 - 3 PM
5th stop - the group that was going on the cruise was escorted from the bus to the dock; the cruise took about 20 mins and then we had the rest of the time to explore
Arrive Ripley Aquarium ~5 PM
2. Do not pick up a coffee and plan to drink it on the bus. It is not allowed because of the many spills the driver has had to clean up in the past.
3. Strollers are ok on the bus. For our child, we only needed it when we got to Niagara Falls.
4. Do the cruise to the Falls, it was well worth it! Note, the ponchos that they give you do not cover your arms and legs.