6 days, 5 nights · From Glasgow
6 days in Toronto and Niagara from Glasgow
Spend three nights in Toronto and two near Niagara Falls, then return to Toronto for the flight home. The route allows a proper city day, a full falls day and a slower Niagara-on-the-Lake visit without treating the falls as a rushed coach stop.
Published · Costs are indicative, not live quotes.
Trip highlights
- Toronto waterfront and St Lawrence Market
- Kensington Market and the AGO area
- Niagara Falls viewpoints
- Niagara-on-the-Lake
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Toronto
Morning: Land, complete entry formalities and travel to the downtown base.
Afternoon: Walk a short waterfront section around Harbourfront if arrival time allows.
Evening: Dinner near the hotel and an early night.
Places and stops
- Toronto Harbourfront — Gentle first walk by the lake.
- Union Station area — Useful reference point for later connections.
Day 2: Old Town and the waterfront
Morning: Browse St Lawrence Market, checking its trading days and hours.
Afternoon: Walk through Old Town to the Distillery District, then return towards the lake or your base.
Evening: Eat downtown without crossing the city again.
Places and stops
- St Lawrence Market — Food market visit when open.
- Distillery District — Walkable historic industrial streets.
- Toronto waterfront — Optional late-afternoon lake views.
Day 3: Neighbourhoods and art
Morning: Explore Kensington Market and nearby Chinatown on foot.
Afternoon: Choose the Art Gallery of Ontario or a longer Queen Street West walk for the afternoon.
Evening: Pack lightly for tomorrow’s move to Niagara.
Places and stops
- Kensington Market — Independent shops and food streets.
- Art Gallery of Ontario — Optional focused museum visit.
- Queen Street West — Neighbourhood walk if skipping the gallery.
Day 4: Travel to Niagara Falls
Morning: Take the booked train, coach or car from Toronto to Niagara, allowing for schedules and traffic.
Afternoon: Check in, then walk the Niagara Parkway viewpoints and Table Rock area.
Evening: See the falls again after dusk if conditions and energy allow.
Places and stops
- Niagara Falls — View both the Horseshoe and American Falls from public viewpoints.
- Table Rock Welcome Centre — Convenient falls-side orientation point.
Day 5: Falls experience and Niagara-on-the-Lake
Morning: Choose one paid falls experience such as Journey Behind the Falls, checking operation and booking rules.
Afternoon: Travel separately to Niagara-on-the-Lake for a walk through the town; a car, tour or local transport plan is needed.
Evening: Return to the Niagara Falls base for the second night.
Places and stops
- Journey Behind the Falls — Optional attraction subject to current operation.
- Niagara-on-the-Lake — Historic main street and a slower afternoon.
- Niagara Parkway — Scenic link if travelling by car or tour.
Day 6: Return to Toronto and fly home
Morning: Leave Niagara early enough for the Toronto transfer and any traffic or service changes.
Afternoon: Reach the airport with an international-flight buffer.
Evening: Fly back towards Glasgow on the booked routing.
Places and stops
- Niagara Falls base — Check out and leave ample transfer time.
- Toronto Pearson Airport — Use the airport on your actual ticket; other Toronto airports have different transfers.
Indicative budget
£1,900 per person
Indicative per person sharing rooms, including a Glasgow flight allowance, five nights, food, transport between Toronto and Niagara and selected paid attractions. Flight routing, exchange rates and season can change the total; no live availability is implied.
Where to stay
- Downtown Toronto base · Three nights near Union Station or a good transit link
Makes airport and Niagara transfers easier while keeping city sights walkable.
- Niagara Falls base · Two nights within reach of the falls area
Allows the falls early or late in the day, away from a single day-trip timetable.
Getting around
Outbound: Fly from Glasgow to Toronto using the available routing for your dates; allow for immigration and the airport transfer.
Local transport: Use Toronto transit on city days. For Niagara, check current train/coach schedules or hire a car for the two-night section; local falls attractions and Niagara-on-the-Lake need separate onward transport.
Return: Return from Niagara to Toronto the day before departure where flight timing requires it, or allow a substantial same-day buffer; this itinerary keeps the final Toronto transfer simple.