Things We See Leaving Toronto

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada in Toronto is the convenient downtown meeting point for our guided Niagara Falls day tour. Learn more about this iconic landmark and where your journey begins.

As we depart from Toronto, we drive past the CN Tower. The CN stands for Canadian National. The CN Tower was built in 1976 by Canadian National to demonstrate the strength of Canadian industry by building the tallest tower in the world.

The Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays, is one of Toronto’s most recognizable stadiums. Learn about its retractable roof, history, and location as your journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls begins.

Scotiabank Arena is home to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors. Discover its history, events, and location as your journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls begins.

Union Station is Toronto’s historic transportation hub and Canada’s busiest station. Discover its history, architecture, and role as your journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls begins.

Fairmont Royal York is a historic railway hotel across from Union Station. Discover its history, royal connections, and unique features as your journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls begins.

Hockey Hall of Fame is home to the Stanley Cup and celebrates hockey’s greatest players. Discover its history and exhibits as your journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls begins.

St. Lawrence Market has been a gathering place since 1803. Discover its history, food vendors, and role in Toronto’s early days as your journey to Niagara Falls begins.

One of the first sights that is pointed out on our way out of Tornto is the Gooderham “Flat Iron” building. This is definitely a picture you won’t want to miss.

This fort was built in 1793 by the British. Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe authorized a garrison on the present site of Fort York.

As we leave Toronto, we pass the Canadian National Exhibition Grounds. This 192 acre site is home to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE or The Ex) every August­ September for 18 days, ending on Labor Day. The CNE is Canada’s largest community event and one of the top 10 agricultural fairs in North America.

As we pass the Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, you will notice this unique building. This was once the “Arts and Crafts Building” for the Canadian National Exhibition. It now houses King Don Carlos and his brave knights. Medieval Times is a dinner show that features horsemanship, falconry, and of course knights battling.

As we drive through Oakville, you can see the assembly plant headquarters for Ford Canada.

As we travel along the Queen Elizabeth Way towards Niagara, we pass the Hamilton Harbor and some steel works.

The Welland Canal was initially man­ made back in 1829 with teams of work horses and carts. It allows the ships to go farther inland from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie.