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Evening Tours in Canada: 15 Worth Every Dollar

67 tours  ·  from $23

Good evening tours sell out weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.

Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise - The evening schedule from May through October
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

1.Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,335 reviews · 40 min · from $35Our pick

You’ll ride Niagara City Cruises’ deluxe catamaran past the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls after dark. The 40-minute trip includes Illumination of the Falls, a souvenir poncho, music, Wi-Fi, and a licensed cash bar. From the water, you’ll watch the fireworks above the falls, weather permitting, with indoor and outdoor viewing areas.

“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.”

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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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Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour - Seasonal routes instead of a fixed checklist
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Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour

3.Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 710 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Join Maligne Adventures for a three-hour evening ride through Jasper National Park, with hotel pickup, live wildlife commentary, and seasonal stops. Guides such as Catherine, Sam, Kelli, and Ross have shared sharp insights into elk, moose, eagles, bears, beavers, and fire-affected habitats. Most viewing is from the minibus, with brief walks when conditions allow.

“Superb tour made memorable by Catherine - well driven, informative and extremely friendly. A good variety of animals witnessed which is never a guarantee on these tours (the animals have rarely read the itinerary!). Would recommend.”

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Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour - Morning or evening: which departure should you choose?
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Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour

4.Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 691 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Ride a comfortable minibus through Jasper National Park on a morning or evening wildlife search. Guides such as Sam, Ross, Catherine, and Kelli use seasonal animal movements to choose the route, sharing practical wildlife advice and local stories. Expect mountain views, large windows, occasional short walks, and no guarantee of sightings.

“Our guide Ross was great. He had a lot of knowledge and had a lot of tips for trails where you can see wildlife. We were lucky enough to see marmots, an osprey, elk and a mum grizzly with her two cups. Had a great trip, worth every dollar”

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

5.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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Toronto: Premium Night Driving Tour with Tower Entry - Starting with downtown hotel pickup
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Toronto: Premium Night Driving Tour with Tower Entry

6.Toronto: Premium Night Driving Tour with Tower Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 522 reviews · 3 hours · from $97

Spend three hours seeing Toronto after dark with a small group of up to nine people. Your English-speaking guide, such as Tim, Ansar, Daniel, or Cezar, collects you downtown, takes you up the CN Tower, drives past major sights, and leads a walk through the Distillery District. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“I really enjoyed this city tour and Cezar is a great tour guide. He was in touch the day of the tour to confirm pick-up time & location. I really liked the small group size, the comfortable mini van and that we arrived at the CN Tower when we had still some daylight and then the sun set when we are up there. We had sufficient time at the CN Tower. The Distillery District by night time is amazing.”

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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Evening Tour With Boat Cruise - Pickup across Toronto and the ride south
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From Toronto: Niagara Falls Evening Tour With Boat Cruise

7.From Toronto: Niagara Falls Evening Tour With Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 500 reviews · 9 hours · from $152

Spend nine hours traveling from Toronto to Niagara Falls with hotel pickup, a live English-speaking guide, the Hornblower Voyage to the Falls cruise, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Whirlpool Rapids, and evening lights. Guides such as Johnny, Anthony, Dwayne, and Ali are known for lively commentary. Add the Sheraton Fallsview buffet for dinner and a prime view of the falls.

“This tour was by far the best way to visit Niagara Falls as it crammed so much activity into a single day. Our guide, Don, was wonderful, he was a fountain of information, a wonderful host, and kept our tour on course and on schedule. We really appreciated being picked up and dropped off at our hotel and not having to drive to and from the falls. The falls, of course, stole the show and the Hornblower Boat cruise was awesome (got a little wet though), but we also enjoyed our visit to Niagara on the Lake and the whirlpool. As we opted for the Fallsview Dinner, my wife and…”

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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

8.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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Banff: Evening Wildlife Safari Guided Tour - Pickup from 13 Banff locations
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Banff: Evening Wildlife Safari Guided Tour

9.Evening Wildlife Safari Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 465 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Set out in a small group with an English-speaking guide such as Lucy, Jake, Evie, or Sam for two hours of wildlife watching in Banff National Park. You may spot elk, deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes, or bears while riding scenic roads near Banff, Mount Norquay, and Lake Minnewanka. Sightings are never promised, but the views and park stories are part of the value.

“The ticket says i will be picked up at 7:30, thankfully I was at the pock up point by 7:06, and the van was already there by then. Our guide was wonderful, we were able to see a group of elks. The view at the norquay summit was breathtaking, too.”

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Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - Finding orcas and humpbacks in the wild
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Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

10.Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Cruise Vancouver’s Salish Sea from Granville Island aboard a 95-passenger high-speed catamaran. Guides such as Jill, Ashley, Jake, and Sebastian explain the whales, geology, and seabirds while the crew searches for orcas and humpbacks. You get heated indoor seating, open-air decks, hot drinks, and a free email photo package.

“Returned to Vancouver from a cruise and was running slightly late due to a bad experience with a hop on hop off bus. I sent a message and they called me back and had my tickets ready. They advised they would be leaving at 1600 sharp. We made it right on time and I even got a second call while I was talking with them to determine exactly what building we needed to check into. We made it just in time. I definitely appreciate the follow up and assistance to get there! The boat is mostly covered but has some great open viewing areas. The wildlife experts were very helpful…”

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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day & Evening Tour + Top Attractions - Pickup in Toronto and the two-hour drive
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Toronto: Niagara Falls Day & Evening Tour + Top Attractions

11.Toronto: Niagara Falls Day & Evening Tour + Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 419 reviews · 10 hours · from $87

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls on a 10-hour afternoon and evening tour with live English commentary. See the Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil Falls, then add skip-the-line access to the Hornblower Cruise and Journey Behind the Falls. Optional dinner, Illumination Tower, seasonal fireworks, and Winter Festival of Lights make this a full day.

“A gratis all-around tour to the most visited attractions. Our driver and guido for the day was really the Nice-est and most patient of them all.”

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Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour - Grant House and the first layer of Ottawa’s secrets
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Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

12.Haunted Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · 1h 15m · from $23Best value

Follow a cloaked guide through downtown Ottawa for 75 minutes of ghost stories, unsolved mysteries, and local history. The route begins on Sparks Street and includes Grant House, Fairmont Château Laurier, and a famously haunted high school. Guides such as Monica, Jack, Nart, and Véronique bring the tales to life in English or French.

“Véronique was a great guide! Her stories were interesting and well narrated. Merci!”

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Québec City: Evening Cruise with Live DJ - Choosing between two hours and three and a half
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Québec City: Evening Cruise with Live DJ

13.Québec City: Evening Cruise with Live DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 330 reviews · 2 hours - 210 minutes · from $51

Board at Chouinard Pier for an evening on the Saint Lawrence River. The 2-hour cruise includes a complimentary drink, city and waterfall views, several bars, terraces, and a live DJ. Choose the 3.5-hour sailing for more time on the water and dancing, but note that the free drink applies only to the shorter option.

“Great atmosphere people and dancing.Good views from the boat.”

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Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise - Searching for orcas, humpbacks, and smaller wildlife
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Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise

14.Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $138

Set out from 1 Dallas Road in Victoria for about three hours aboard a fast open Scarab boat or semi-covered catamaran. A certified naturalist guides you toward orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, and birds, then brings you back past Victoria’s harbor lights at sunset. Jackets, blankets, gloves, and onboard washrooms are provided.

“This boat is super smooth and fast. The naturalist on board was super knowledgeable. The team was friendly and polite. We saw a few humpbacks as well as some other wildlife”

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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

15.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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