What to do and see in Canada, Canada: The Best Cultural Tours

January 4, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

World class skiing, decadent European style cuisine, ornamental cathedrals, peaceful island life…Canada is a patchwork of thriving cities and majestic wilderness. Montreal beckons travelers with its French charm and booming cultural landscape. In Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is a vision of Frank Gehry architecture and national artistic treasures. The gleaming mountain ranges of Banff set a stunning backdrop for an exploration of the Canadian Rockies.
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1. Niagara Falls Sightseeing Tour with Lunch or Dinner

Hard Rock Cafe, 333 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA Attractions4us LLC
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Explore the natural beauty of Niagara Falls, New York on this private, half day sightseeing tour. Learn about this iconic natural wonder and get up close to the thundering rush of water on the thrilling Maid of the Mist boat cruise. Then enjoy lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe restaurant.

Inclusions: Lunch (selected menu with unlimited beverages), Driver/guide, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Global51125935803

Awesome experience! We saw the majority of park and walk a lot. So have good walking shoes. Dayna was the best, she made the tour exciting and informative. If you can ask for Dayna when booking do so, you won’t be disappointed.

2. Explore Old Montreal - Small Group Walking Tour

507 Place d'Armes, Montréal, QC H2Y 2W8, Canada MTL Detours
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WINTER November to March = See "Winter Charms of Old Montreal" Tour - At the top of your Montreal bucket list should be a visit of Old Montreal, our enchanting heritage district which is best discovered on foot. This is a small group tour with a maximum of 6 people, ensuring that your Old Montreal experience will be up close, personal and intimate. Learn about the fascinating beginnings of the French colony that was founded in 1642 and all the historical highlights that contributed to making Montreal the unique and diverse city that it is today. Learn about history, architecture, art, food, culture, fun facts and anecdotes. Your guide will cover all the bases and will add their own personal insights to the spots that you will visit. They will point out their fave places along the way and will be sure that you leave with plenty of recommendations and suggestions for making your Montreal trip a memorable one! Come armed with your comfy walking shoes, camera, curiosity and questions!

Inclusions: Local certified guide, Small group = maximum of 6 people, WINTER SEASON November to March = See "Winter Charms of Old Montreal" Tour, This tour operates from April to October. , NOTE: Notre-Dame Basilica is currently CLOSED

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended), Hotel pick up and drop off, Notre-Dame Basilica is currently CLOSED, not included and is not accessible to visitors

Reviewed By Passenger589037

Our tour guide was excellent. She knew exactly where to go and even maps out a specific walking route to hit all the sites including bathroom breaks. She knew tons about the history of Old Montreal and you can tell she loved sharing all her knowledge.

3. Calgary: Private Tour with a Local

101 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1J9, Canada 101 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1J9, Canada
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With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer" , Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, Local transportation around the city (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

4. Best of Niagara Falls, USA Tour + Helicopter Ride and Lunch

See Sight Tours
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This fully guided 6-hour tour of Niagara Falls, NY is perfect for families with children. The tour covers all the highlights of the Falls and includes admission to the Maid of the Mist and the Cave of the Winds. Tour narration features an emphasis on storytelling and entertainment. Tour includes: - Trip aboard the Maid of the Mist to get up close and personal with the Falls - Stop at the American Observation Tower - Tour of the Cave of the Winds - Helicopter Ride over the Falls (children under 40" are not permitted) - Lunch at Top of the Falls Restaurant - Visit Goat Island where you'll take in amazing views of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls & Bridal Veil Falls - Small, intimate group tour that consists of approximately 6 people - Pick up and drop off at any location in downtown Niagara Falls, NY - An energetic tour guide that can answer almost any question you have about the Majestic Falls and surrounding area

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Admission to Cave of the Winds, Admission to Maid of the Mist, Lunch, Helicopter ride over the Falls (children under 40" are not permitted)

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Reviewed By martin h

We were picked up at our hotel and driven to all points. Our guide Mohamad was the best. Most knowledgeable regrading the falls history and area. Doing these difficult time always compiled with parodical.

5. Toronto Greatest Hits: See the city's top attractions on this walking audio tour

CityPlace, Toronto, ON M5V, Canada VoiceMap Toronto
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This self-guided GPS audio walk will take you along the two busiest streets of Toronto: Front Street and Yonge Street. This tour will be Toronto tourism on speed: we're walking past most of the biggest attractions and landmarks in an hour. Join me while we walk past the Skydome, the CN Tower, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and maybe catch a festival in Yonge and Dundas Square. Mid afternoon to the evening is the best time to take this tour. Ideally, take the walk during the Spring and Summer when baseball season is in full swing. Places to stop along the way include Steam Whistle Brewing, Yonge and Dundas Square, Nathan Phillips Square, and any Tim Horton's if you're hungry. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Toronto Greatest Hits: See the city's top attractions tour in English, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

6. Hidden Gems Tour Lunenburg

Bluenose Drive, Bluenose Dr, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0, Canada Seaweed Tours
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Come along with me oh, the places you will see! Sightseeing/storytelling tours leaving downtown Lunenburg daily. Experience magnificent seascapes, treasured places and hidden gems, authentic working fishing villages and stops at local picture-perfect locations along the way. It is the natural beauty and ocean vistas that will be the destination points and the backdrops for our local tours. We visit the places you came here for. The magnificent ocean and seascapes. The treasured places and hidden gems. Authentic working fishing villages and local picture-perfect locations. We’ll even add in some local stories for good measure. We only take 8 at a time so seating is limited but we think it’s more fun that way. Our adventure to beautiful Bluerocks is approximately an hour and a half from start to finish and we’ll get you back to the Lunenburg waterfront before the crow flies. This tour is a must-do if you want to experience first hand what the locals already know.

Inclusions: Story telling and insights from a long time residents perspective.

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Reviewed By Pickleknickle1

We went on the seaweed tours brewery tour and it was an absolute blast! Nancy is fantastic. Can’t wait to do it again!

7. City tour; afternoon in Montreal

Norman Bethune Square, Place Norman-Bethune, Montréal, QC, Canada Ntours
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Have a fulfilling tour of Montreal that fits your schedule ! In this afternoon tour you get to see Westmount, visit St. Joseph’s Oratory and Mont Royal park. You will also visit Le Plateau Mont Royal, one of the most attractive neighborhoods in the city. We shall also visit Downtown, Old Montreal and the Old Port and waterfront. Your tour will take you in a drive through the upscale neighborhoods of Westmount and then you shall visit the largest Basilica in Canada, the famous St. Joseph’s Oratory. Next will be a drive to Mont Royal where you will get to walk in the city's most well known park and breathtaking views. The tour will take you then to Le Plateau Mont Royal, where you can appreciate it's architecture and lifestyle. Downtown will come next before concluding the tour by visiting Old Montreal and the Old Port area.

Inclusions: Complimentary pick up and drop off from downtown hotels, Commented driving tour by an accredited tour guide , Small size group (12 max) in comfortable vehicle, Air-conditioned vehicle, St Joseph's Oratory entrance fees

Exclusions: Private transportation, Gratuities

Reviewed By D9478YXbrucem

I did the full day tour and really enjoyed the whole experience. I wanted to get a good overview of the Montreal area, and zero in on the different places and history that make this city unique. I was very happy with the knowledge of my tour guides, as they have a wealth of knowledge about the city and it’s history. Also, this during the whole covid-19 thing in Montreal, and that did not keep me from enjoying the tour and my trip. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in seeing what Montreal has to offer!

8. Winnipeg's Wealthy Beginnings GPS-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Memorial Boulevard & Portage Avenue, Memorial Blvd & Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0E8, Canada GPS-Guided Audio Driving & Walking Tours
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Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore the Broadway & Memorial area! Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play! On this easy to walk 2.5 km (return) tour, you'll explore the historical buildings, statues & monuments that make up this must-see section of the city. Highlights include the Legislative Building, Manitoba Club, Land Titles Building, Union Station & the Fort Garry Hotel. Don't just see the city, hear what it has to say! The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go! Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour too.

Inclusions: Customer Service via Phone & Email, Lifetime Tour access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Take as long as you like to complete the tour, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)

Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too), Smartphone or tablet

Reviewed By stephnymaya

Stumbled upon this listing and thought we'd give it a go on a mild day while the kids were off on Christmas break. We were impressed! You drive through U of M while listening to a tour guide and go to Trappist Monastery (super cool) and a heritage park were you walk to a bunch of points of interest. Good mix of fun and informative. Perfect way to spend half a day with the kids. Could easily bring a picnic, sports equipment and make it a full day.

9. Winter Ghost Stories: A Québécois Tradition (Virtual Tour from Montreal)

740 Rue Lucien-L'Allier, Montréal, QC H3C 1Z8, Canada Haunted Montreal
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Prepare a glass of mulled wine or brandy, fire up your computer, and go back in time to celebrate a Victorian era Québécois tradition of telling local ghost stories around the hearth. Guests will be regaled with winter ghost stories from Montreal’s past.

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Reviewed By Trent L

Good storytelling and performance. Learned a different side to my city and some of my old haunts I’ve frequented. I really wanted to go inside some of the haunted sites... Covid-19 measures will not permit it. I will be attending future events for sure so hopefully we can get the full evening experience by the time this pandemic is over.

10. Listen to a Tour Guide as you Drive between Kamloops and Vancouver

787 Cloverleaf Crescent, Kamloops, BC V2C 2X5, Canada GPS-Guided Audio Driving & Walking Tours
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Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Enhance your drive between destinations, or use as a one way stand alone tour. Hear about stop-worthy things to see & do, local animals, popular people, historical events & more. Over 55 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level! Route. Trans-Canada Highway 1 & the Coquihalla Highway 5 between Kamloops & Vancouver. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle.

Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Customer Service via Phone & Email, Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)

Exclusions: Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)

Reviewed By GreenDream2021

What a wonderful idea!! We loved hearing about some of the sites that we were passing and their history. They even talked about some of the animals and we did get to see an eagle. The tour guides were entertaining and the quiz questions fun. A great way to learn about our country! Can’t wait for the next Tripvia trip!

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