One of my favorite spots to Visit and Relax, take in the Natural Beauty of the Niagara River, Wild Life Bird and People Watch. There are Free Half Hour Parking Spots. The Row facing the River are Handicap Parking Spots and the paved paths are accessible from them. On the other side of the road there are a row of Free half hour Public Parking Spots. During Tourist season its tuff to get one of these public spots. Three Sisters Island is a short walk up river from the Horeshoe Falls and the Main Parking Lot. There is also a Trolly Booth, Drop off and pick up site up from Three Sisters Parking. Its Defiantly Worth the short walk to check out these 3 tiny Islands strung together with walking bridges. The last Island puts you in the Niagara River to watch the water rush to the Brink of the Falls where the water disappears and Mist rises up!....
Read moreMost people visit the north side of Goat Island where they observe the "American Rapids" flowing down the American Falls. But you shouldn't miss the Three Sisters Islands, which provide good views of the "Canadian Rapids" leading to the Horseshoe Falls. It doesn't seem to flow as fast as the American Rapids, but the views are rather unobstructed. Most people visit the Luna Island and the Falls so there are less people here. You will likely enjoy the serenity and can take some good photos with the waters. The third island is where the strongest currents are.
If you have a car, you can do this before you depart as it is on the way to the exits (free parking for 20 min, more...
Read moreThis is probably the highlight of Goat Island for myself. Each island has it's own beauty but the last, furthest island is really amazing if you have time to sit and stay a while. Certain times of the day you can see the tides come and go and it's a great example of the force of nature and natural beauty that is our home. Unfortunately this part of Goat Island does not have a handicapped accessible restroom at this time, but just a short 2 min drive to the other side of the island at the Cave of the Winds there is accessible...
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