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| Canadian Falls |
A great day trip from Toronto is to Niagara Falls, Ontario. Niagara Falls are shared by the United States and Canada, with the falls split by Goat Island in the middle.
One company that offers a trip to Niagara Falls picks up from hostels and hotels in downtown Toronto. The day trip costs $55 CAD and can be bought from various hostels in downtown, including Canadiana Backpackers and Global Village Backpackers. It is also available through Moose Network (www.moosenetwork.com)
Pick ups take place between 9:15 and 9:45 am. It is approximately an hour drive to Niagara Falls, passing cities including Mississauga, Hamilton, and St. Catherines. Once there, the tour driver takes you to a great view of the Falls at a lookout. After about an hour you have the option of going on the Maid of the Mist. This costs $19 if you were to go alone, but there is a group rate of $16 too, that is offered on the tour at an additional cost. The Maid of the Mist gets you up close and personal with the Canadian Falls, by far the more impressive of the two. Prepare to get wet!
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| On the Maid of the Mist |
Then, after all that, the tour takes you 45 minutes away to Niagara on the Lake. This is a quaint town in the heart of Niagara wine country. It is a really pretty town where you can buy ice cream and souvenirs. Go for a stroll along Main Street and be sure to check out the Court House - it's the original building from the 1800's!
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| Outside the Prince of Whales Hotel, Niagara on the Lake |
~Angie
