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Welcome to hipfig's video guide series
on Toronto. In this video we'll show you
how to make a day trip to Niagara Falls
from Toronto and what to do once you get
there. Niagara Falls is located at Queen
Victoria Park, Niagara Falls Parkway,
Niagara Falls City, Ontario. It's about a
132 kilometers from Toronto. An
economical and easy way to get from
Toronto to Niagara Falls is by train
There are two train companies that can
get you to Niagara Falls from Toronto
the VIA Rail Canada or the GO
Transit trains. You can catch the VIA
Rail Canada or GO Transit trains at
Union Station in Toronto. There are some
things to consider before you purchase
tickets to Niagara Falls. VIA Rail Canada train go
directly into Niagara Falls so it is
faster
however it is more expensive and has
less frequent departures and return
trains. It's not recommended for day trips
only for those visitors staying overnight in
Niagara Falls. For Day Trips, Go Transit
train and bus combination is the
recommended option. GO has several
departures and return trains and buses
and is less expensive. The GO Transit
train will stop in Burlington and from
there you will transfer to the
connecting GO Transit bus at Burlington
station, which makes the trip slightly
longer.
Go transit train and bus are included in
the ticket for Niagara Falls. For a Day
Trip, purchase a round-trip ticket. You
can purchase tickets at the ticket
vending machines, or the ticket counter
We recommend going to the ticket counter.
They can answer questions and decipher
the schedule for you so you don't end up
with the wrong ticket. Announcements and
signs are in English and French. There are
departure and arrival boards for trains.
Once your train is called then you'll go
to the numbered train platform. If you take
the GO Transit option of train and bus, you
will have to exit the train at
Burlington and then transfer to a GO
Transit bus midway to Niagara Falls Bus
Terminal. Before you get to the train at
Burlington station, there will be an
announcement in the train giving
instructions on how to catch the GO bus
for Niagara Falls at Burlington station. Niagara Falls is about two hours plus or
minus by train and bus from Toronto
depending on the traffic and the train
schedules. Go to Hipfig's website for the
links and more information for VIA Rail
Canada and GO Transit under " the things
to do" tab for Niagara Falls. At Burlington
station, show your tickets to the bus
driver and get on the Go Bus to
Niagara Falls. The bus will drop you off at
the Niagara Falls Transit Terminal. Once
you arrive at the Niagara Falls Transit
Terminal, you can take a taxi or use the
WEGO public bus ( green line ) to Niagara
Falls and exit at Victoria Park. You can
purchase WEGO bus tickets or a day pass
in the Transit Terminal. You can also
purchase an Adventure or Wonder Pass
where WEGO transportation is included
in the pass.
If you're visiting at least three
attractions in the Niagara Falls area
purchase a Niagara Falls Adventure or
Wonder pass for discounts. These passes
also include two days of unlimited WEGO
public transportation. If you're planning
a day trip and planning to buy a Wonder
or Adventure pass, come early in the
morning so that you can use it for at
least three attractions. Go to Hipfig's
website for details and links. The Green
line runs to Niagara Parks and will be the
main line that you will use. For more
information on WEGO, go to Hipfig's
website for Niagara Falls. There is also
a tour available on a double-decker bus.
The main attraction of course is Niagara
Falls. The most famous of the three Falls
is Horseshoe Falls which has the best
view from the Canadian side. Experience
getting wet from this awesome power of
one fifth of the world's fresh water
which is about 2,800 cubic meters and 65
km/h, crashing down to the basin below
Exit the WEGO bus at the Queen Victoria
Park area. From there you'll encounter a
pedestrian promenade which stretches
between all three Falls. Most attractions
are near the Queen Victoria Park area
which include the Hornblower Niagara
Cruises, Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara's
Fury, WidePlays Zipline and Adventure
Course, Whirlpool Aerocar, the Whitewater
Walk, the Butterfly Conservatory, and the
Falls Incline Railway
There are also many other attractions in
the area such as outlet shopping,
restaurants, golfing, and a casino. During
the evening
watch the Falls lit up in a colorful
display. It's awesome!
Just a reminder for those were taking a
day trip
make sure you check the last bus
and train connection schedule back to
Toronto, you don't want to miss it. If
you're coming from Toronto this will
take you all day or more depending on
your interest. Niagara Falls can be done in
one day
however we recommend taking the first
train out of Toronto so you can enjoy
all the attractions the Falls has to
offer.
If you are only choosing one attraction
make sure you go on the Hornblower Boat
Ride. You'll get to experience the full
power of Horse Falls which is awesome!
Once you purchase your ticket you're
given a red poncho (blue for the US side)
and then loaded onto a catamaran. The
catamaran takes you on a 20-minute tour
of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and
the Bridal Veil Falls
The highlight of the tour is when they
lead you to the base of Niagara Falls
Gorge
Where you will experience the force
of the falls for an unforgettable
experience. The Hornblower boat ride is
one of the attractions on the Wonder
pass and Niagara Falls Adventure Pass
Bring a refillable water bottle, an
umbrella or rain poncho, and wear good
walking shoes when visiting the Niagara
Falls
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