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Where to Ride: The 15 Best Canada Bus Tours

18 tours  ·  from $26 a head

Every trip has one spare day too few. These 15 canada bus tours justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Montreal: Guided Bus Tour - Old Montreal, Place Jacques Cartier, and the Old Port
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Montreal: Guided Bus Tour

1.Montreal: Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,064 reviews · 3h 30m · from $26Our pick

This 210-minute Gray Line bus tour covers more than 200 Montreal sights, with stops in Old Montreal, at a local market, and near Mount Royal. Expect bilingual English and French commentary, city views, historic districts, McGill, Chinatown, Olympic Park, and the F1 track. Guides vary, with Dominic, Julian, and Francis among the praised hosts.

“Angelo and Lilly were excellent hosts with lots of knowledge. You really get a good tour of all of Montreal. I wish we would have stopped more than 3 times but I think it may have been adjusted taking into account age of majority of passengers”

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Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour - Robson Street and Coal Harbour for city views and shopping
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Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

2.Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,028 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus Vancouver pass to explore the city by open-top bus. Ride past Canada Place, Stanley Park, Robson Street, Granville Island, Chinatown, and Gastown, then hop off to shop, eat, or walk. Commentary comes by recording or, on some buses, from lively guides such as Sherry.

“The Big Bus Tour was amazing. We learned a lot about the history of Vancouver. Our driver/ tour guide was exceptional. Sherry did a phenomenal job in explaining everything along our route. Her professionalism, courtesy and comedic personally message the tour very delightful. I would love to your with her again.”

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Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour - Chinatown, the Village, and the Latin Quarter
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Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

3.Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,760 reviews · 2 days · from $26

See Montreal from a double-decker bus with live French and English guides, then hop off at Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Montreal, Chinatown, Mount Royal, and more. Your two-day pass is useful for both sightseeing and getting around. Some options include a two-hour nighttime tour. Download the app before you go.

“The activity was great! It would be nice if at a certain stop the guides could let the patrons know if they are close to any food “must try” places, Schwartz St. Viateur Bagels, shopping areas.”

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Toronto: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Sankofa Square and the first ride downtown
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Toronto: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,544 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $49

Use a 24 or 48-hour pass to explore Toronto by open-top double-decker bus, stopping at 13 points from Sankofa Square to the Distillery District. English-speaking guides such as Pietra, Mashaal, and Curtis add local stories, while audio commentary is available in nine languages. You can also ride a covered trolley in colder weather.

“was fun learning about Toronto and being able to just jump on and off as we felt like it”

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Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus - The moment the amphibious bus enters the river
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Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

5.Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,089 reviews · 1 hour · from $43

See Ottawa from two angles in one hour, traveling 40 minutes by road and 20 minutes on the Ottawa River. A bilingual guide such as Wendy, Alexis, or Pierre shares history and jokes while the amphibious bus visits Parliament Hill, ByWard Market, Lansdowne Park, Gatineau, and the river locks.

“This activity was very good. It gave us great pleasure as permanent residents of Ottawa to partake in this tour. The captain and the guide were both very informative and funny. We enjoyed that the info. was provided in both official languages. The mixture of both land and water was interesting. The one thing we wished for was that it could be longer. Thank you!”

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Vancouver: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with 10 Stops - Stanley Park deserves a planned stop
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Vancouver: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with 10 Stops

6.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with 10 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,807 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $47

Ride Vancouver’s double-decker sightseeing bus between Canada Place, Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, Chinatown, and False Creek. Your ticket includes a multilingual audio guide and two self-guided walks. Live guides such as Sherry, Dan, and Mary may add local stories, though traffic and full buses can affect timing.

“A useful way to get around the city and see some of the key places. Busses were regular and could be tracked on the useful online map.”

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Quebec City: Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Double Decker Bus Tour - Start at Place d’Armes beside Château Frontenac
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Quebec City: Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Double Decker Bus Tour

7.Quebec City: Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Double Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,484 reviews · 1 day · from $48

Ride Quebec City’s open-top double-decker bus for a full loop of about two hours, then hop off at places such as Place Royale, the Plains of Abraham, and the Citadelle. You get headphones and commentary in 10 languages. Drivers may add live narration, but the recorded guide is the dependable part of the tour.

“Went around the entire trip the first time. Then explored some of the sites. Did the entire trip around again on the second listening and absorbing more of the information.”

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Quebec City Hop-On Hop-Off - Start at the Fort Museum and Place d’Armes
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Quebec City Hop-On Hop-Off

8.Quebec City Hop-On Hop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,226 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

See Quebec City from a red, London-style double-decker bus, with recorded commentary in 10 languages, Wi-Fi, and 15 stops. Ride the full route first to get your bearings, then use a 1- or 2-day pass to visit Old Québec, Place Royale, the Citadelle, Saint-Roch, the Old Port, and Parliament Hill. Plan extra time on busy cruise-ship days.

“The bus was well located and clean. Covered the important Sites of Quebec City and the audio was good”

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Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass - Starting at Sparks Street
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Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

9.Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,194 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Start at 44 Sparks Street for a guided Ottawa loop lasting about 1.5 hours, then hop off at Parliament, ByWard Market, museums, galleries, and parks. Choose a one or two-day pass, ride the open top for views or the lower deck for comfort, and listen to live English and French commentary.

“We would highly recommend this activity. Awesome overview of Ottawa with great stops. The bilingual guides were very accommodating and eager to help passengers. We had the all day pass and were considering going around twice. This was not a great idea as there was quite a wait at the starting point. We ended up walking back to the Mint as it wasn’t open on the first go round. I suggest you plan to hop on and off on the first go round. Also, the space museum is closed on Wednesdays which we found out on the day! We went on a Wednesday!”

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Calgary: 3-Hour Sightseeing Bus Tour - Starting at Calgary Tower and entering the city center
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Calgary: 3-Hour Sightseeing Bus Tour

10.Calgary: 3-Hour Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 940 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Ride from Calgary Tower through downtown, East Village, Stampede Park, Heritage Park, and WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park. Your English-speaking guide, such as Adelaide, Adam, Jen, or Janessa, explains Calgary’s railway, Stampede, and Olympic story, with three short stops for photos. You finish back at Calgary Tower.

“Adelaide was exceptional in her conveying of knowledge, sense of humor and handling of difficult clients. We loved our tour and recommend it highly to orient a newcomer to the city of Calgary.”

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Best of Quebec City: Panoramic Bus Tour with Local Guide - Château Frontenac and Haute-Ville Set the Tone
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Best of Quebec City: Panoramic Bus Tour with Local Guide

11.Best of Quebec City: Panoramic Bus Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 897 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride through Quebec City with a local guide, seeing Old Quebec, Place Royale, Petit Champlain, the Plains of Abraham, Place d’Armes, the port, and Château Frontenac. English commentary is provided, with French added when needed. The comfortable coach limits walking and gives first-time visitors a quick city overview.

“It’s a 20 minute walk up inclines to meet the bus. It’s a double decker and the guide is only on the top. It was difficult to understand her with a heavy French accent. She also spoke in English and French and it was confusing trying to hear her.”

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Quebec City: Old Town and Montmorency Falls Bus Tour - The Old Quebec route, from Place d’Armes to Parliament
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Quebec City: Old Town and Montmorency Falls Bus Tour

12.Quebec City: Old Town and Montmorency Falls Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 820 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

Start near Château Frontenac with a bilingual guide such as Jeff, Jean-François, Celine, or Dan. Ride through Upper and Lower Old Quebec, the Plains of Abraham, Parliament, and nearby sights, then spend about 45 minutes at Montmorency Falls. The small bus fits narrow streets and returns you to Place d’Armes.

“Our guide Jeff was great - very friendly and knowledgeable!”

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Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus - Starting in Banff at 7:45 a.m.
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Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

13.Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 781 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $94Top rated

Spend about eight hours moving between Banff’s top sights by bright yellow school bus. Hosts such as Tyler, Dominique, and Louis help you plan hikes, lake stops, and photo breaks, while fixed departure times keep the day running on schedule. You can visit Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the Lake Louise gondola without driving or hunting for parking.

“Louis was an entertaining, highly informative guide on the bus. Bobbi was an excellent and cheerful driver. So nice not to worry about parking. Johnston Canyon not to be missed.”

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City Sightseeing Toronto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The 13 stops, from Sankofa Square to the Distillery District
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City Sightseeing Toronto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

14.City Sightseeing Toronto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 726 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $49

See Toronto by double-decker bus on a 24 or 48-hour pass. Ride past the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Yorkville, the Distillery District, and St. Lawrence Market, then hop off where you like. English live commentary and audio guides in nine languages are available, with guides such as Marcel, Mashaal, Marilyn, and Pietra appearing on different departures.

“Good overview of the inner city for a quick stopover. Nice to have live guides on the buses who were dynamic and pointed interesting facts”

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Quebec City: 1-Hour Express Double-Decker Bus Tour

15.Quebec City: 1-Hour Express Double-Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 699 reviews · from $29

Spend one hour touring Quebec City from the open top of a double-decker bus. Your English or French guide covers Old Quebec, major buildings, parks, statues, and the city’s geography. Guides such as Patrick, Raymond, Daniel, and Daniele add humor and local context. The tour is a quick, useful first look.

“Our guide was excellent and had a good sense of humour which he showed throughout our tour. The information was great, and the bus was comfortable. I appreciated the water that was available for sale on the bus. We learned a lot in a short amount of time, and I'd definitely recommend this tour to others!”

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