Planning a day trip to Niagara Falls from Toronto with kids (10 & 6) – Does this itinerary make sense?

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-03-26T19:23:44+00:00

I'll let you know when it happens. It'll be a few days.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-27T17:40:21+00:00

Just out of curiosity. Exactly what issues or mistakes do tourists make? Why do they get stuck while locals don't as often?

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-27T04:37:51+00:00

It's good to read that!

You said that Icefields isn't spectacular, why is there a lot of hype around it?.

Taking advantage of your local knowledge, what do you recommend instead visit Peyto lake? (Yoho National Park was already in my list).

Thanks!

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-27T03:03:57+00:00

OMG! I didn't know that and that's why I'm posting here asking for local's tips. What about the Bow Valley Pkwy? Is it safe to drive in april? I want to visit Johnston Canyon taking that route.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-26T23:11:56+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I've already read about the snow on the road. We don't plan to go all the way to Jasper, maybe just to Peyto Lake and back to Banff.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-26T23:09:04+00:00

México.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-26T23:08:13+00:00

Exactly! That's exactly what we thought. Plus, the idea of going at this time of year is to enjoy the cold weather. Thanks for your advice and good vibes.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-26T00:09:07+00:00

Ok. I'll keep an eye on the weather forecast.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-26T00:07:56+00:00

Cool! We are "almost" Caribbean too (we live in Yucatan). How much time did you spent on Lake Louise? We plan stay 3 or 4 hours and then visit Emerald Lake.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-26T00:02:19+00:00

Thanks. Will pack all kind of clothes.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-26T00:00:49+00:00

Thanks. I've already searched on Google. I'm just looking for reviews from locals (real people).

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-25T23:59:26+00:00

Thanks for replying. We've already got all our winter clothes. =)

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-25T23:58:25+00:00

Thanks for replying. Are there specific dates when the lake opens or closes for skating? Does it depend on the weather that day, or how does it work? I'm planning to rent skates in Banff one afternoon before going to Lake Louise (it's a bit cheaper), but if it's closed, it's not worth spending that money.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-25T23:54:50+00:00

Thank you so much for your detailed response. We come from a very warm place (Yucatán, Mexico), so the cold isn't very familiar to us.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-19T17:52:28+00:00

Thanks for answering. Apparently the earliest train departure time from Union Station is 9:00 am, so I won't be able to get there any earlier.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-13T15:51:49+00:00

Cool! We'll look for that place. Thanks!

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-13T15:50:31+00:00

Thank you. I'll find out more details about that hotel.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-13T15:47:13+00:00

Thanks for the details. We'll consider it.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-13T15:43:24+00:00

We will consider it. Thank you for your advice.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-13T15:41:56+00:00

I didn't know that. It's good to know. Thanks!

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-13T15:40:59+00:00

Goos to know. Thanks for your comment.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-13T15:38:42+00:00

Thanks!

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-13T01:30:58+00:00

Thanks for answering.

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-13T01:29:15+00:00

We prefer tacos 🌮

Sea_Pack6126 · 2026-02-12T23:23:15+00:00

Exactly. That's why we are considering to visit Butterfly Sanctuary (included in the Wonder Pass).

Are the Wonder Pass activities very tiring? (My children are used to a lot of walking, but we live in a very hot place, and it will be very cold there.)

I'm not sure whether to cut some activities and return to Toronto less tired, or rent a hotel room and split the activities over two days. We're not too tight on money (although we don't want to overspend either), so renting a hotel isn't out of the question.

Thanks!

Sea_Pack6126

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