Dufferin Islands Nature Area: A Serene Escape Near Niagara Falls

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Niagara Falls, head north on Victoria Ave toward the QEW highway. Merge onto QEW and take exit 38 for Highway 406. Continue on Highway 406 and take exit 1 for Thorold Stone Rd. Turn right onto Thorold Stone Rd, then turn left onto Dufferin Isle Rd. Follow Dufferin Isle Rd until you reach Dufferin Islands Nature Area, which will be on your left at 6345 Dufferin Isle Rd, Allanburg, ON L0S 1A0. Parking is available on-site.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Dufferin Islands Nature Area via public transit, take the Niagara Region Transit (NRT) bus from the Niagara Falls Bus Terminal. Board the bus heading to St. Catharines (Route 50). Get off at the stop near Thorold Stone Rd and Highway 406. From there, you will need to walk approximately 1.5 km to reach Dufferin Islands Nature Area. Ensure to check the local NRT schedule for bus times. The cost for a one-way adult fare is approximately CAD 3.00.

• Taxi/Ride-sharing

  For a more direct option, consider using a taxi or ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Simply input 'Dufferin Islands Nature Area' or the address '6345 Dufferin Isle Rd, Allanburg, ON L0S 1A0' into the app. The fare will vary based on your pickup location within the Niagara Peninsula, but expect it to be around CAD 15-30 depending on distance and traffic conditions.