Canada · EVENING EXPERIENCES
20 reviewed
Canadian seasons are short and the good evening experiences fill up inside them. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what makes each different, so you can book before the window shuts.
Nighttime Niagara Falls up close on a catamaran with the illumination show, plus a fireworks finale. Includes poncho and patio access.
“The wine beverages really helped to set the mood of the cruise. I think they should hold the group up at the lounge area longer as opposed to having us wait so long in the lines before boarding.”
Niagara Falls by day and night from Toronto, with a Hornblower boat cruise, Table Rock views, and optional Sheraton buffet dinner.
“The trip was advertised as 8 to 9 hours long when it was actually 12 hours which meant we didn't get back to our hotel until 1 am(very late when we had a early train to catch that morning). The falls and fireworks were spectacular and the meal was nice. More time at the falls would have been better rather than the stops along the way to get there.”
A 3-hour Jasper evening wildlife tour with hotel pickup, a small minibus group, and live commentary, built for dusk animal sightings.
“We had a great guide. We saw lots of elks around town and several moose on the tour. Very recommended!”
3-hour morning or evening wildlife watch in Jasper National Park with hotel pickup and an experienced guide on a comfortable minibus.
“Our guide Kelli was so great !! We saw some elk, deer and we had the chance to see a bear! Kelli put the bus in some really good place to let us take picture and enjoy this find. In addition, we had some explaination about the town, the forest and the wildlife.”
A Vancouver harbor dinner cruise with sunset views, live music, and a West Coast buffet, plus reserved seating and easy planning.
“This was a very intimate experience. About 40 folks total. Plenty of food. Great service. A little pricey but worth it.”
CN Tower night views, downtown narrated drive, and a Distillery District walk, with hotel pickup, small-group Mercedes van comfort, and CN Tower entry.
“A fantastic tour with a superb guide. Ansar was friendly, knowledgable and did everything he could to make our experience as interesting and positive as possible. I travel a lot and one of the best guides ever. I learned a great deal and the CN Tower and city at night are spectacular. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you so much.”
A 9-hour Niagara Falls evening tour from Toronto with Hornblower boat cruise, photo stops, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fallsview dinner, and fireworks.
“An amazing day!! We did the Niagara Falls Evening Tour from Toronto. Fantastic organization. Smooth pick upl and drop off at the hotel. Dwayne our guide (Zoom Tours) was so engaging, we learnt so many interesting things about Canada not just the Niagara Falls. He even showed us a few hidden gems on the way! The boat ride was awesome. Great dinner at the Sheraton Hotel with stunning views of the Falls at daytime and so pretty in the evening with the night light show. A wonderful and unforgettable experience. The money is well worth it, Would book again anytime. Dwayne also saved the day avoiding the traffic jam on…”
Old Quebec by day and a 5-course gourmet dinner by night. Small-group tour with included drinks and a funicular ride.
“Luis was awesome. The food was very good and his knowledge and kindness was outstanding. We have been on many food tours and traveled the world. This one ranks in our top 3.”
Banff evening wildlife safari with certified guide, small group, scenic dusk drive, and a real look at how Banff protects wildlife.
“Henry, our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and seemed to know exactly where we were likely to find wildlife. We saw Elk, Deer and Longhorned sheep. Despite the weather being against us it was a very enjoyable tour and well worth the money.”
Vancouver whale watching from Granville Island on a heated high-speed catamaran, with free high-res photos emailed after.
“It was fabulous, we spent over an hour with an Orca family which included a two week old calf! The guide Victor was entertaining and extremely knowledgeable. We would 100% do it again and recommend to all!”
Toronto to Niagara Falls afternoon to night: skip-the-line Hornblower and Journey Behind, Illumination Tower, dinner, fireworks or lights.
“fantastic day. jam packed. saw everything, did the boat, behind the falls. dinner and illuminations. with lots of little extras thrown in. Maryann was the best. very knowledgeable. would highly recommend, but be prepared for lots of walking and to be exhausted at the end. but its so worth it. only thing could be better was maybe an hour freetime during the day, when we're not as tired.”
Lantern-lit downtown Ottawa ghost stories in 75 minutes, led by cloaked storytellers. See Grant House and Château Laurier from Sparks Street.
“Excellent tour! Very well organized and our tour guide Dominique was amazing, knowledgeable and interacted with the group! Highly recommend - A MUST DO!!”
Quebec City evening cruise with live DJ, Château Frontenac views, Montmorency Falls lights, and onboard bars. 2- to 3.5-hour ride.
“At points it was the best party I’ve been to in years.”
Catch orcas on a Victoria sunset cruise with warm gear, naturalist commentary, smooth boats, and a free return if no whales.
“We had the best time at our tour! Great time of the day to go whale watching on a summer day! The crew members were awesome! Trev, Lili, Sarah and Jennifer were super nice, very knowledgeable and they all made sure we had the best experience with the most comfort. We were able to spot a family of killer whales, a humpback whale, sea lion, seals and a bald eagle. We had a great time and recommend this tour completely.”
Vancouver evening dinner cruise with a West Coast buffet, live onboard music, and sunset views of the city, North Shore, and West Vancouver.
“Food was excellent, entertainment was good. Service was good. Sites were good. Felt safe and ride was smooth.”
