Niagara Falls Tours From
Fairmont Royal York

Exactly where we meet at the Fairmont Royal York

Pickup is directly in front of the hotel on the Front Street side, outside the main doors at 100 Front St W. You do not need to cross the street. The coach arrives at 8:00 am for the day tour; drivers cannot wait long at this busy curb, so be outside a little early. For the Day and Evening Tour, the nearest pickup is Dineen Coffee Co. at 140 Yonge St, at 1:15 pm in summer or 12:10 pm in winter.

Before or after your tour: around the Fairmont

• Union Station is directly across Front Street, with UP Express trains to Pearson Airport and GO trains across the region.
• The CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium are about a 10 minute walk west along Front Street.
• The Hockey Hall of Fame is 3 minutes east at Yonge and Front.
• Scotiabank Arena home of the Leafs and Raptors, is a 5 minute walk.
• The PATH Toronto's underground shopping network, connects right into the hotel, handy in winter or rain.

Tours departing from this corner

The Niagara Falls Day Tour picks up here at 8:00 am and returns to the area between 5:00 and 5:30 pm. It starts from CA$99 per person, and the most popular package (CA$159) adds skip-the-line Niagara City Cruises boat tickets. Evening tour pickup points are also nearby in downtown Toronto; see the Day and Evening Tour for details. Travelling as a group or on your own schedule? A private tour can pick you up right at the hotel.

Prefer to see the falls illuminated at night? The Day and Evening Tour does not stop here, but the nearest evening pickup is Dineen Coffee Co. at 140 Yonge St, an 8 minute walk, departing 1:15 pm in summer (May 8 to October 15) or 12:10 pm in winter and returning about 11:00 pm.

Your day at the falls, starting at Union Station

After the short walk from your hotel, the coach handles the rest: about 90 minutes to the falls with commentary, then 3 to 4 hours of free time plus skip-the-line attraction packages. Popular picks:

• Niagara City Cruises (Hornblower) boat ride - included in the CA$159 day tour package.
• Journey Behind the Falls - the tunnels behind the waterfall, included in the CA$209 package.
• Skylon Tower and the Niagara Falls helicopter tour - optional add-ons you can book on tour day.
• Free time for Clifton Hill, Table Rock and the falls viewpoints, plus a 35 minute maple syrup and chocolate stop on the way.

Back at the Fairmont afterwards

You are back at the Fairmont between 5:00 and 5:30 pm, in time for dinner at the hotel's Library Bar or a 10 minute walk to the waterfront.

Private tours from the Fairmont Royal York

For a fully custom day, book a private Niagara Falls tour: door pickup at the Fairmont Royal York, any itinerary from a quick falls run to wineries and dinner, with a complete quote within 12 hours.

All your options from the Fairmont Royal York to Niagara Falls

Four realistic ways to make the trip. Our day tour: door-area pickup, about 90 minutes each way with a licensed guide, attractions handled, from CA$99. GO train: roughly 2 hours each way via Union Station with seasonal schedules, then local transit at the falls; our GO train guide breaks down the real timings and costs. Driving: about 90 minutes without traffic, up to 2 hours in summer, plus CA$40-60 in gas round trip and CA$20-40 to park near the falls. Rideshare: quotes swing widely and you will need a return booked from the falls. For most visitors without a car, the full cost comparison lands in the tour's favour once attractions are included.

A little history: the Royal York

When the Royal York opened in 1929 it was the tallest building in the British Empire, a 28-storey chateau with its own concert hall, hospital and 12,000-book library. It has hosted Queen Elizabeth II more times than any hotel in Canada, keeps honeybee hives and a herb garden on the 14th floor roof, and connects underground to Union Station through the PATH, which means you can reach our pickup spot without stepping outside.

Fairmont pickup questions

What time should I be at the pickup spot?

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The coach stops briefly at each point, so being early keeps the whole tour on schedule.

Where exactly does the coach stop?

In front of the Fairmont Royal York's Front Street entrance at 100 Front St W, directly across from Union Station.

Where can I get coffee before pickup?

Union Station's food hall across the street opens early, and the Fairmont lobby has coffee if you are cutting it close.

What if I am running late?

Call or WhatsApp us at +1 416-792-7968 as soon as you can and we will tell you the best option, which is sometimes catching the coach at its next pickup point.

Can I bring luggage on the tour?

There is no luggage storage on the coach, so travel light. If you are checking out that morning, leave your bags with your hotel's bell desk or a downtown luggage service and collect them after drop-off.

What time do tours leave from this stop?

The day tour departs at 8:00 am and returns around 5:00 to 5:30 pm. This stop is day tour only; for the evening tour, the nearest departure is 300 Front St W at 1:25 pm in summer or 12:20 pm in winter.

Is the Fairmont Royal York connected to the PATH?

Yes. The hotel links to Union Station through the PATH network, so in winter you can walk from the station to the lobby without stepping outside, then meet the coach at the Front Street doors at 8:00 am.

What is the cheapest way to get to Niagara Falls from downtown Toronto?

The honest answer is the GO Train with a WEGO combo, CA$22 on weekends and CA$34 on weekdays in 2026. It takes about 2 hours each way and Niagara Falls GO Station sits 2 km from the falls. Our CA$99 day tour from the Fairmont Royal York trades a few dollars for a direct 90 minute coach, a licensed guide, and Whirlpool and Parkway stops the train skips.

Is there a shuttle from Toronto hotels to Niagara Falls?

There is no public door-to-door shuttle between Toronto and Niagara Falls. The closest thing is a tour pickup near your hotel, which is what the the Fairmont Royal York stop, None minutes from Fairmont Royal York, is for. WEGO buses only run locally within Niagara.