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Long Lunches & Dinners in Canada: 15 That Use a Whole Day Well

29 tours  ·  from $60

Strongest first. Costs, timings and traveller verdicts on all 15 long lunches & dinners below, so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.

Toronto: Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner - Boarding the Toronto Odyssey
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Toronto: Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner

1.Toronto: Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,091 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $60Our pick

Board the renovated Toronto Odyssey for a two-hour to 150-minute Toronto Harbour cruise with a plated lunch or dinner, or weekend buffet brunch. You’ll pass the CN Tower, Sugar Beach, Harbourfront Centre, and Gibraltar Point Lighthouse while enjoying reserved communal seating, onboard service, open-air decks, and a cash bar. Dinner includes a DJ.

“Well organised. Food was excellent with very friendly staff. Lovely views of Toronto skyline . Would definitely recommend”

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Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour With Boat Cruise & Dinner (optional) - The Whirlpool and Niagara River stops
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Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour With Boat Cruise & Dinner (optional)

2.Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour With Boat Cruise & Dinner (optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 787 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $111

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls for daytime views, a Niagara City Cruises boat ride, scenic stops, and illuminated falls after dark. You may add a Sheraton Fallsview buffet dinner. Guides such as Ali, Johnny, and Dwayne have earned praise, but timing, vehicle comfort, and winter boat availability need careful checking.

“As 1st time visitors to the area, we were staying in Niagara-on-the-Lake and had arranged with Zoom Tours to be picked up at the Tim Horton's there. We were dropped at what we were told was the only Tim Horton's in that area, located at a major intersection and highly visible. (Apparently, however, there is a small Tim Horton's kiosk in a gas station which even the locals are not aware of). We waited for more than 40 minutes while in constant touch with Zoom tours, who said the driver, Nick was there waiting for us. That was certainly not the case as we watched other tour companies arrive to…”

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Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise - Boarding at 501 Denman Street near Stanley Park
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Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise

3.Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 595 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

Board at 6:30pm near Stanley Park for a 7pm dinner cruise through Vancouver Harbour and Burrard Inlet. You’ll have reserved seating, a West Coast buffet with salmon and roast beef, live music, and views of Canada Place, Stanley Park, and the North Shore Mountains. Vessels can change, and narration is not included.

“Arrive early. Nice boat, and friendly staff. Buffet dinner was good. Music provided by live guitar player.”

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Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner - History and Food in Old Quebec City - The funicular and the climb toward upper town
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Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner – History and Food in Old Quebec City

4.Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner – History and Food in Old Quebec City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 496 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $224Top rated

Start in Lower Old Quebec with a guide such as Luis, Marie, Danielle, or Etienne, then walk between four restaurants for five gourmet courses and paired drinks. Ride the funicular, see Place Royale and Château Frontenac, and finish near Rue Saint-Jean. The tour is in English, capped at 12 people, and includes alcoholic beverages.

“Truly delicious food even for a self proclaimed food snob. Final restaurant was Michelin Bib Gourmand. Marie was an absolutely lovely host, full of vibrancy and knowledge and history and fun. Attended solo but felt like I was out with friends. Highlight of my stay in Quebec City and cannot recommend enough.”

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Montréal: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing - What the 7:00 p.m. route shows you
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Montréal: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing

5.Montréal: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 294 reviews · 3h 30m · from $131

Board at Montréal’s Grand Quai for a 3 or 5-course dinner cruise along the St. Lawrence River. You’ll pass the Old Port, Biosphere, La Ronde, Olympic Stadium, and Jacques-Cartier Bridge before dancing to a DJ. The Red Carpet upgrade adds priority boarding, a reserved table, wine, and filet mignon with lobster.

“Your questions for the most part N/A for a dinner cruise. This was an outstanding event. It's expensive compared with other events but it's well worth it particularly if you spend the extra money and go red carpet. I liked it so much the first time in July that I came back twice this summer each time with different friends or relatives”

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Vancouver: Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet - The West Coast buffet, with salmon as the main attraction
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Vancouver: Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet

6.Vancouver: Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 281 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $167

Sail Vancouver’s harbour, English Bay, False Creek, and nearby shoreline as the sun sets behind the city. You’ll enjoy an all-you-can-eat West Coast buffet, in-house music, deck views, and attentive service. The boat and route can change, and drinks cost extra. Allow up to three and a half hours for the full evening.

“This trip was bought as a present for my husband and myself to celebrate our Golden Wedding. It was a wonderful finale to our holiday in Canada. We weren't sure what to expect, but it was so well organised and the music was just right, not intrusive with just the right kind of songs, beautifully tended. Everything was just so well planned and executed. THANK YOU.”

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Niagara Falls Premium Night Tour: Fireworks Boat Cruise & Dinner - Dinner beside Horseshoe Falls
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Niagara Falls Premium Night Tour: Fireworks Boat Cruise & Dinner

7.Niagara Falls Premium Night Tour: Fireworks Boat Cruise & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 252 reviews · from $243

Spend about four hours seeing Niagara Falls after dark with a small group of up to seven. Your evening includes a narrated drive, three-course dinner near Horseshoe Falls, a Niagara City Cruises boat ride, fireworks, and hands-on control of the Falls’ colored lights. Guides such as Oscar, Abin, and Bill help make the night personal.

“It was nice to see the falls up close and hear the roar of the water. Fireworks were first class. Wonderful dinner at the Table Rock restaurant. It was so cool to go to the Illumination Tower and be able to personally change the colors of the falls. We had a wonderful tour guide, Haytree (phonetic spelling).”

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Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks - The Niagara Whirlpool and Gorge
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Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks

8.Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $81

Leave Toronto at 1 pm for Niagara Falls with a small group of fewer than 23 people. You’ll see the Whirlpool, take the Hornblower boat from April to November, visit Table Rock, enjoy free time, and watch the Falls light up after dark. Guides such as Haroon and Shahz are known for clear timing and useful viewing tips. Dinner and some attractions depend on your package.

“Got to see a lot of Niagara Falls,. Just enough time spent in each place. Nice driver …..not sure what else to add. Worth the cost”

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Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour - Dinner first, DJ and dancing after
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Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour

9.Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 232 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Spend about two and a half hours aboard City Cruises’ Odyssey in Toronto Harbour. You’ll receive a plated dinner, coffee or tea, skyline and waterfront views, plus DJ-led dancing. Alcohol, cocktails, wine, and beer cost extra. The cruise leaves from 207 Queens Quay West and returns there.

“The dinner was fantastic! The drinks take a while to arrive so order a few at a time for sure. The atmosphere was stunning and the views were absolutely spectacular! This is a wonderful way to see the Toronto Harbour!”

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Kingston: Sunset Dinner Cruise - Choosing between the Island Queen and Island Star
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Kingston: Sunset Dinner Cruise

10.Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 197 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Spend three hours sailing Kingston’s Admiralty Islands while dinner is prepared and served onboard. You’ll get a 3-course meal, a choice of four entrees, live commentary, and music from the evening entertainer. Mondays and Tuesdays use the paddle-wheeler Island Queen. Wednesday through Sunday, the Island Star offers views through its glass-topped canopy.

“Lots of activity and a little bit loud and a little hard to hear but considering the number of people it was to be expected. We enjoyed your new music man John and would recommend you keep him on board. The main meal - we had the beef was good - the salad a little sparce the dessert great and the special tributes to my wife with the Happy Birthday treat was a gem. We will be letting others that the whole experience was well worth it. Thank You”

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Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing - Dinner choices and the Red Carpet package
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Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing

11.Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 122 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $134

Board the Cavalier Maxim at Montreal’s Grand Quay for a 3.5-hour Saint Lawrence River dinner cruise. Choose a three or five-course meal, watch the skyline, Jacques Cartier Bridge, Biosphere, and islands pass by, then head to the deck for DJ music and dancing. The Red Carpet package adds wine, a cocktail, and digestif.

“The boat engine was broken. We stayed in port. So that was a bust. The food was not bad but not worth what we paid all in all.”

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Québec City: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing - What the 210-minute schedule feels like
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Québec City: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing

12.Québec City: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 116 reviews · 3h 30m · from $127

Spend 210 minutes aboard an AML Cruises dinner boat from Chouinard Pier. Enjoy a locally inspired 3 or 5-course meal, views of Château Frontenac, Montmorency Falls, Île d'Orléans, and the bridges, then head upstairs for DJ-led dancing. Red Carpet adds priority boarding, a reserved table, wine, and extra menu privileges.

“The perfect evening. We bought the VIP and it truly was a great experience. No waiting in the hot sun. We boarded as soon as we got our passes at the ticket booth. Got to sit by the window with early boarding, a bottle of wine and the lobster tail with the salmon was cooked perfectly. Then the DJ and dancing. OMG. so Fun. Had time to meet and chat with Canadians at the next table before heading up to the dance floor. A must event in Quebec City.”

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Montreal: Bateau-Mouche Cruise with A La Carte Dinner Option - From Quai Jacques-Cartier to the St. Lawrence River
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Montreal: Bateau-Mouche Cruise with A La Carte Dinner Option

13.Montreal: Bateau-Mouche Cruise with A La Carte Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 115 reviews · from $61

Board Bateau-Mouche at Quai Jacques-Cartier for a three-hour evening cruise past Old Montreal, Downtown, and Jacques-Cartier Bridge. Choose anything from a single dish to a six-course meal, with drinks ordered separately. Music plays onboard, and a musical trio performs on select Thursdays and Fridays.

“I enjoyed every part of my dinner cruise especially the company on the boat and the lighting show”

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Niagara Falls: Night Tour w/ 3 Course Dinner & Light Show - Dinner at Table Rock House beside the Horseshoe Falls
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Niagara Falls: Night Tour w/ 3 Course Dinner & Light Show

14.Night Tour w/ 3 Course Dinner & Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 4 hours · from $184

Spend four hours with a small English-speaking group, dinner at Table Rock House, and stops at the Illumination Tower and Niagara Parks Power Station. You can control the falls’ colors, receive an I Lit Up Niagara Falls certificate, watch Currents, and walk through a tunnel to the base of the Horseshoe Falls. Guides including Oscar, Nikola, and Cheryl have earned warm praise.

“Our tour guide Oscar was amazing, great conversation and history, throughly enjoyed the entire tour. A must do if you are visiting Niagara Falls on the Canadian side.”

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Niagara Falls: Day & Night Tour with Boat Ride and Dinner - Journey Behind the Falls puts you under the roar
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Niagara Falls: Day & Night Tour with Boat Ride and Dinner

15.Day & Night Tour with Boat Ride and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 7 hours · from $267

This seven-hour small-group tour covers Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, Niagara City Cruises, a three-course dinner, and the Illumination Tower. Your English-speaking guide, such as Samara, Brayden, or James, handles the day from hotel pickup to return. From January through April, the boat ride is replaced by Niagara Takes Flight.

“Excellent start to finish. Learned a ton about Niagara Falls from our guide. See Sight Tours is worth the time and money!”

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