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Dufferin Islands Park

7400 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6T2, Canada
+1 877 642 7275
Ranked #34 of 67 attractions in Niagara Falls
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Parks, Islands
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Niagara
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

If you'd like a nice family or romantic picnic near the Falls (Cdn side) but away from some of the touristy hustle and bustle, this is a neat niche. Paddle boats were availabe when I was last there and a wading area as well. Nice flowers, paths and shady trees. Always enjoyable. Can be crowded at times and difficult to... More

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St. Catharines, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Dufferin Island was full of lights during the winter and in summer it is very relaxing. More

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Niagara Falls
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Use to be where family came together years ago.. Wish that was still the way More

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Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Years ago we loved to come here as kids to play and SWIM, I'm very sad that my kids will never have that experience in this lost paradise. Its a shame that this is lost. Niagara Falls has lost it's charm with this park so very sad to see. :( More

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Port Colborne, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

I drove there during the CAA Festival of Lights and the light show was wonderful! More

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Virginia Beach, VA
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

We went for the drive-through festival of lights. All in all, it had a few cute things if you weren't coming from far away or were coming during winter anyways, but nothing really big or impressive--about 20-25 lit up "animals" basically. If you're from a city with a botanical garden or drive through lights, this one is small. There are... More

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Niagara Falls, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

so sad that the Niagara Parks Commission hasn't taken better care of this area More

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Niagara Falls, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

something happenend with dufferin islands no swimming no nothing and it was a man made park. how is that for you 50 letters if you really wanna know i almost drowned there when i was a kid now i have a pool... More

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Jakarta
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

There were Christmas lighting in the park so it was nice (but not spectacular) to drive through & appreciate but we've seen some homes which are more amazingly decorated. More

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Uxbridge, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Every year the festival of lights gets bigger and better, fantastic display, truly a sight to behold. More

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