A nice drive through. Lights are beautiful. Please visit late at night so that you can park and walk around and enjoy the time. Recommend the place but definitely during the holidays.

Visited Dufferin Island and was blown away by the natural beauty of the place. The island is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy some peace and quiet. The nature is incredible, with lush greenery and a variety of wildlife. I particularly enjoyed the walking trails and the scenic views of the Niagara River. The park has plenty of amenities such as picnic tables, and parking. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Dufferin Island and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing day out in nature.

Nice place to go for a walk with nature so close to all the tacky touristy stuff in Niagara Falls.  Lots of water fowl and the chickadees are very friendly so make sure you bring nuts and seeds for them.  No salt of course.

Love this place! it's nice to walk around. Lots of wildlife.
Please don't feed them !
Lots of parking
Festival of lights in the winter is beautiful
As a local this is one of my fav places 😀

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Dufferin Islands

The Dufferin Islands are located a short distance away from Niagara’s famous waterfalls. The Islands are connected by wooden footbridges and span over 10 acres. You’ll be surprised by the peaceful serenity of the Islands, given their close proximity to Niagara’s famous waterfalls. Here you will find many walking trails, benches and picnic tables. For those who love exploring the outdoors in a relaxed setting, we would definitely recommend a visit to the Dufferin Islands. The Dufferin Islands are family friendly as well. Most of the walking trails are flat so it is easily accessible to those with strollers and/or wheelchairs. The Dufferin Islands are open all year-round. Between November and December, you can enjoy displays from the Winter Festival of Lights here.

Excellent and free display of lights! There is a donation stand at the end.

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Winter Festival of Lights

Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of the ​​Winter Festival of Lights. Delight in the mesmerizing displays and festive atmosphere.


Winter Festival of Lights Walking Tour

Niagara Falls, Canada

Your Festival of Lights Walking Tour begins at the meeting point at Dufferin Islands. Your guide will meet you at Dufferin Islands hut and take you on a walk of the area. You will marvel at the picturesque trails and be dazzled by larger-than-life displays and lush trees wrapped up in lights. You’ll see how the three-dimensional wildlife illuminations add to the exhilaration of the 40th Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights. Nothing else captures the holiday spirit better than the dazzling display of Christmas trees, giant ornaments, polar bears, moose, and more, made from millions of twinkling lights. There are even fireworks on Fridays and Saturdays to add to the sparkle of the event.

After your walk through the Islands, your guide will take you on a stroll along the route of the Winter Festival to see Table Rock Welcome Centre. Set against the dazzling background of Canadian Horseshoe Falls, this stop is perfect for family-friendly photo opportunities.

Your next stop will be Queen Victoria Park which is often dubbed “a crown jewel of Niagara Falls”. Be captivated by the luminous wildlife winter sets in this park, like the giant polar bears and moose. You can’t miss the radiant Falls in the surroundings along the Niagara Parkway.

To conclude your tour, your guide will bring you to the Hornblower loading area in the heart of Niagara’s tourism district at the bottom of Clifton Hill. You're free to continue exploring the beautiful city of Niagara Falls from there.

Enjoy an enchanting walking tour of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls between the picturesque Dufferin Islands and the majestic Niagara Falls as the whole city is transformed into a Winter Wonderland during the Winter Festival of Lights

Enjoy an enchanting walking tour of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls between the picturesque Dufferin Islands and the majestic Niagara Falls as the whole city is transformed into a Winter Wonderland during the Winter Festival of Lights.

Winter Festival of Lights Walking Tour

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Winter Festival of Lights

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