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The 15 Best Observation Decks in Canada

33 tours  ·  from $14

A tower above Niagara, a glass floor over the Sunwapta valley, a lift up the CN Tower. These 15 compare what you can see from each, what the ticket costs and which ones bundle a meal you may not want.

Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket - Riding the Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier
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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

1.Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,444 reviews · 1 day · from $96Our pick

Meet at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre for an Ice Explorer ride onto the 25,000-year-old Athabasca Glacier, with live English commentary from guides such as Andy, Kulvinder, and Morgan. You get about 20 minutes on the ice, then ride a shuttle to the glass-bottom Skywalk, where you can take your time above the Sunwapta Valley.

“It is a great itinerary. Jasper National Park is a long road from Calgary so all of the lake stops are great to break up the trip. I would suggest doing the Icefield adventure but at 2pm and not 2:30 as they suggest. To get it all in needs extra time so as to not be late for bus departures. Gorgeous! Worth the whole 12 hours and big bucks to walk on the glacier.”

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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower - Niagara City Cruises and the best spray in town
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Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

2.Niagara Falls from Toronto: Skip-the-Line Boat & Skylon Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,406 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $51Top rated

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls in a small group of up to 23 people. Your day can include Niagara City Cruises, Journey Behind the Falls, and Skylon Tower, plus maple syrup and chocolate tasting, scenic stops, and round-trip transport. Guides such as Haroon and Shahz keep the schedule moving, though add-on costs and limited free time matter.

“It was a great experience, runs on a great schedule. Driver/guide was knowledgeable and very helpful.”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket - Entering Skylon Tower and exchanging your voucher
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket

3.Niagara Falls, Canada: Skylon Tower Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,289 reviews · 1 day · from $16Best value

Ride Skylon Tower’s glass-enclosed Yellow-Bug elevator 236 meters above Niagara Falls, then take in 360-degree views from indoor and outdoor decks. Your ticket has no fixed entry time and can be used within seven days of the booked date, making it easy to plan around weather, sunset, or fireworks.

“Exceptional Easy to pull up tickets and the view was superb.”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk - Starting at the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

4.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,860 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride a rugged Ice Explorer from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre to Athabasca Glacier, with guide commentary and time to walk on the ice. Then cross the glass-bottom Glacier Skywalk. Guides such as Andy, Leanne, Lars, and Jackson have earned praise for lively, informative tours. Allow three hours, dress warmly, and arrive early to print your ticket.

“Highly recommend the icefield tour! Our guide, Andy, was awesome! This was probably the highlight of our 9-day trip!”

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Niagara Falls Tour: Skylon, Journey Behind Falls & Boat Ride - Starting at Skylon Tower
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Niagara Falls Tour: Skylon, Journey Behind Falls & Boat Ride

5.Niagara Falls Tour: Skylon, Journey Behind Falls & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,331 reviews · 3h 30m · from $108

Meet your English-speaking guide at Skylon Tower for a 3.5-hour walking tour with views from the 520-foot deck, Journey Behind the Falls, and a seasonal Niagara City Cruises boat ride. Guides such as Kingsley, Alisha, Jake, Megan, and Ashton have led past departures. Expect 2.5 kilometers of walking, mist, stairs or ramps, and a winter substitute when boats stop.

“We loved the boat ride up to the falls the best, but it was all fun and interesting. We didn't want to do anything super long. 3.5 hours was perfect for us. We really liked our guide Kingsley.”

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Niagara Falls, ON: Helicopter Ride with Boat & Skylon Lunch - Journey Behind the Falls: power from inside the gorge
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Niagara Falls, ON: Helicopter Ride with Boat & Skylon Lunch

6.Niagara Falls, ON: Helicopter Ride with Boat & Skylon Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 968 reviews · 5h 30m · from $305

Spend about 5.5 hours with a small group of roughly six, seeing Niagara Falls from every angle. Your guide handles transport and tickets for Journey Behind the Falls, a 12-minute helicopter flight, the seasonal Voyage To The Falls boat, and a Skylon Tower buffet lunch. Pickup is available on Niagara’s Canadian side.

“Really enjoyed all aspects and our guide Vinny was fantastic. Only thing to change would be a bit more time in the helicopter, but that’s just being picky. Highly recommended.”

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Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls Ontario Observation Deck Admission - The glass elevator ride takes only 52 seconds
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Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls Ontario Observation Deck Admission

7.Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls Ontario Observation Deck Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 931 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $17

Ride Skylon Tower’s glass-enclosed elevator to an indoor and outdoor observation deck 775 feet above Niagara Falls. Spend about one to two hours viewing Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, the gorge, and the river. Visit by day or after dark for illuminated falls and seasonal fireworks. Dining is optional, but restaurant reservations may include deck admission.

“Wow. The Skylon tower experience is spectacular. Gives you a 360 panoramic view of Niagara Falls. It's amazing at night with all the Christmas decorations at the falls enclave. A sight to behold. To crown it all, enjoy the undescribable dinning experience at the Revolving Dinning in the tower. I didn't know I had to resolve a table but they were kind to sort t us out with one. The chefs are super good, every meal was excellent and I would go there again and again and again. Remember to reserve a table at the Revolving Dinning before you go to make it easier for you. It's so beautiful at…”

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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk - The cliff-edge structure and the first glass-floor step
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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk

8.Columbia Icefield Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 916 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Ride from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center to a glass-floored walkway 918 feet above the Sunwapta Valley. You’ll follow a 1-kilometer cliff-edge route with views of waterfalls, mountains, glaciers, and possible wildlife. An audio guide is available in several languages, while drivers provide commentary in English.

“It was amazing. The drive to the center tho was a little rough because it was snowing the whole day but regardless of that fact, the Skywalk was open and staff were accomodating to all visitors. I would definitely recommend it.”

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Toronto Premium Small Group Driving Tour with CN Tower - Downtown by minivan: stories between the stops
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Toronto Premium Small Group Driving Tour with CN Tower

9.Toronto Premium Small Group Driving Tour with CN Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 833 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $128

This four-hour Toronto tour combines a small-group van ride, CN Tower admission, St. Lawrence Market, downtown photo stops, and a seasonal harbour cruise. Guides such as Heather, Tim, Nathan, and Ansar add local stories along the way. Pickup and drop-off cover downtown hotels, Airbnbs, and other central stays.

“Nathan was such a sweet and personable guide and adjusted our tour accordingly to availability. We loved the CN Tower, Distillery, and the harbor cruise. Enjoy learning about the town, which he provided good insight to the locals and the areas. I would recommend him again. For the time allotted, great experience.”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff - The Icefields Parkway is the real scenic show
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

10.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $302

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Banff to the Columbia Icefield with a guide, stopping at Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, and Peyto Lake. Ride the Ice Explorer onto glacier ice, cross the Glacier Skywalk, and enjoy a hot buffet lunch. Small groups can include up to 14 people, with guides such as Nolan, Brad, Riley, and Jack.

“Amazing experience with Viator trip to the Columbia icefields of Jasper Park. From our driver Nicky and our tour guide Karla .. We had a little mishap while we were in parking lot in Peyto lake area - an hour our bus, had an issue it was starting then stopping, something with the alternator. But after 1 hr the bus started again. Everyone in the tour group was very patient, kept calm and good spirits. So we carry on the icefields arrived at 2pm. We still had a good hot buffer lunch. Icefields is a great experience with the ice explorer and walking in glacier itself….🥰 Nikki and Carla kept…”

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Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, and Lakes Tour - Starting early and settling into the ride
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Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, and Lakes Tour

11.Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, and Lakes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 12 hours · from $50

Travel with an English-speaking guide such as Harry, Ross, or Aashish from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff to Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Waterfowl Lakes, and the Columbia Icefield. The $50 fare covers transport, park admission, water, and sightseeing, but Ice Explorer and Skywalk tickets cost extra.

“It was very fun and exciting! We’ve had plenty of time to take pictures and explore. Our guide was also very helpful to making sure we got good photos and videos which was a bonus. 10/10 would recommend to another traveler in the future.”

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Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Cruise, Journey Behind Falls and Skylon - Journey Behind the Falls puts you beside the roar
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Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Cruise, Journey Behind Falls and Skylon

12.Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Cruise, Journey Behind Falls and Skylon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

This small-group Niagara Falls tour combines Skylon Tower, Journey Behind the Falls, the seasonal Niagara City Cruises boat ride, and the Falls Incline Railway. Guides such as Gladys, Megan, Ashton, and Julian add local history and practical help. Expect about 2.5 km of walking, mist, wet shoes, and several memorable views.

“Loved it! Very seamless experience. Loved our guide, she was very kind. Would definitely recommend!!”

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Vancouver City Tour with Admission to Lookout Tower - Prospect Point and the Lions Gate Bridge
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Vancouver City Tour with Admission to Lookout Tower

13.Vancouver City Tour with Admission to Lookout Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Spend about five and a half hours seeing Vancouver by deluxe coach, with stops at Stanley Park, Prospect Point, Vancouver Lookout, and Granville Island. Guides such as Bernie, Byron, Rene, and Megan add local stories and practical tips. The tour starts and ends at Canada Place, with Lookout admission included.

“We missed the key places (steam clock...) and stopped twice 30 in the park. We had to rush in Grandville island to have lunch. Really not worth the price.”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper - The morning drive along the Icefields Parkway
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper

14.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $249

Travel from Jasper along the Icefields Parkway, stop at Athabasca Falls, ride an Ice Explorer across Athabasca Glacier, cross the Glacier Skywalk, and enjoy a hot buffet lunch. Pickup is offered at select Jasper hotels. Guides may include Sophie, Chiara, Dustin, Jamie, or Alistair, depending on the departure.

“Amazing experience. The bus driver Sophie and guide Chiara went above and beyond to make the experience special. Every detail was perfect. Walking on the glacier was the highlight of my 13 day trip Sam our ice Bus driver was also terrific. This is a must do and using Brewster company is a must.”

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Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk and Lakes Day Tour - Starting before the mountains get busy
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Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk and Lakes Day Tour

15.Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk and Lakes Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 11 hours · from $49

Spend a full day on the Icefields Parkway with stops at Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Mistaya Canyon, and Waterfowl Lake. The $49 tour includes transport and a guide, but Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure and Skywalk tickets cost extra. Guides may speak English, Hindi, or Punjabi.

“We had a fantastic day! This tour exceeded our expectations thanks to our driver and guide Aashish. He was very communicative, knowledgeable, pleasant and eager to make it a wonderful experience. Would definitely. recommend.”

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