PUBLIC NOTICE: Temporary Road Closure at Dufferin Islands

 

Temporary Road Closure at Dufferin Islands

  • Periodic road closures will continue at Dufferin Islands through November 14 in preparation for the Winter Festival of Lights
  • Parking areas will be closed while road closures are in effect; walking trails and pedestrian bridges will remain open
  • Beginning November 14, access to Dufferin Islands via Burning Springs Hill at Portage Road will close until spring 2027

 

Niagara Falls, ON — In preparation for the 44th annual Winter Festival of Lights, work is underway at Dufferin Islands to install lighting displays. The work will continue through Saturday, November 14, ahead of the festival’s opening.

 

Traffic Considerations

Now through November 14  Motorists should expect periodic road closures within Dufferin Islands while the installation work required for the Winter Festival of Lights is completed. While road closures are in effect, parking areas will also be closed and guests are asked to avoid work zones.

November 14 to Spring 2027

Access to Dufferin Islands via Burning Springs Hill will remain closed to traffic at Portage Road throughout the annual Winter Festival of Lights from November 14, 2026 and will reopen in spring 2027.

The interior walking trails and pedestrian bridges will remain open, allowing foot traffic to continue moving through the area.

 

All Public Notices, along with information about ongoing construction projects, are available on Niagara Parks’ Repairs and Maintenance webpage here.

 

For more information, please contact: Katy Wassenaar, Senior Manager, Public Affairs kwassenaar@niagaraparks.com (905) 356-2241 ext. 2224Stay Connected: Facebook: @NiagaraParks Instagram: @niagaraparks X/Twitter: @NiagaraParks #NiagaraParks

 

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