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Explore Toronto and Niagara Falls in 5 Days

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Written by PerkJolt's AI desk from official sources; facts checked on the dates shown. We may earn a commission from links; it never changes what we recommend.

Things change. Fares, hours and seasonal operations in Toronto and Niagara change without much notice. We stamped each verified fact with a date and URL. Where a page would not open for us on 2026-10-10, we say so and name the exact page to check. Prices are CAD; US dollar equivalents are roughly and move with the exchange rate.

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One-line promise: Five days, one base city, one iconic waterfall, and a cost sheet that tells you the real number before you book.
Trip length: 5 days (Toronto days 1-3, Niagara day 4, flexible day 5).
Best months: Late May through mid-October for Niagara boats and long days; September-October for fall colour and thinner crowds.
Budget band: Mid-range on cost; a budget traveller can cut sharply by choosing free viewpoints and markets.
Best for: Big-city lovers, first-time Canada visitors, couples, families with school-age children, and anyone who wants world-class sights with transit instead of a car.

At a glance

UP Express from Pearson to Union: $12.35 adult, children 12 and under free, family fare $25.70 (ticket machines only) (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Journey Behind the Falls: $33 adult, $21.50 child (3-12), under 3 free; year round (checked Oct 10, 2026).
WEGO 24-hour pass: $16 adult, $12 child; 48-hour: $20 adult, $16 child; under 3 free (checked Oct 10, 2026).
AGO: adult $30; free first Wednesday night 6-9 pm; Ontario residents under 25 free (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Casa Loma: open daily 9:30 am-5:00 pm (checked Oct 10, 2026).
eTA: CAD $7 (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Do not drive in downtown Toronto; parking is costly and the TTC is faster for most trips.