By Nicholas Katers
The Best Niagara Falls Tours
Niagara Falls, which separates into the American Falls and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, attracts visitors around the world due to its magnificent size and natural beauty. The popularity of the natural wonder has created a demand for tour companies in the Niagara Falls communities in
New York and Ontario. All travelers should look for Niagara Falls tours that pack plenty of value into affordable ticket prices.
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours offers exciting excursions to visitors interested in seeing Niagara Falls from all angles. The Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour takes place on one of seven jet boats operating form Niagara Falls, Ontario and Lewiston, New York. This 45-minute tour of Niagara Falls includes an open air tour of the Niagara River and a journey through nearby falls. Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours provides life jackets, wool sweaters, ponchos and aqua shoes to make its tours comfortable.
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
3050 Niagara Parkway
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6K2 Canada
(905) 468-4800
Maid of the Mist
The Maid of the Mist tours the Niagara Falls and nearby waters from the Canadian and American sides of the border. The Maid of the Mist has evolved from a steam-powered merchant vessel in 1846 to the modern passenger liner of today. The tour journeys through the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. Each guest pays less than $15 per person to see Niagara Falls aboard the Maid of the Mist and receives a complimentary blue rain poncho to stay dry.
Maid of the Mist
5920 River Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6V6 Canada
(905) 358-5781
Bedore Tours
Bedore Tours facilitates tours of Niagara Falls on the American and Canadian sides of this natural attraction. The All-American Adventure Tour is a four-hour journey past Niagara Falls that allows visitors to stand out on the Hurricane Deck as they pass through the Cave of the Winds. The All-Canadian Adventure Tour includes a special trip called Journey Behind the Falls that delves into the caves behind Niagara Falls. Bedore Tours includes bus trips from area hotels and campgrounds to the boat launch.
Bedore Tours
454 Main St.
Niagara Falls, New York 14301
(800) 538-8433
Niagara Helicopters Canada
Niagara Helicopters Canada runs a 12-minute copter tour of Niagara Falls and surrounding rivers throughout the year. Passengers board the company's Bell 407 helicopter and listen to guided tours of Niagara Falls using individual headsets. Each tour starts along the Niagara River before journeying to American Falls, the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and Niagara Falls, Ontario. Niagara Helicopters Canada allows passengers to snap photos and get prints through Niagara Photo Services. The company offers wine, coffee and other drinks at its Sky Lounge.
Niagara Helicopters Canada
3731 Victoria Ave.
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6V5 Canada
(905) 357-5672
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
Photo Credits:
Photo by WouteR (Flickr)
