What: Dufferin Islands Nature Area
Where: Just past the Falls in Niagara Falls Canada.
How Much: Free
Hours of Operation: Open Daily, year round

When planning a trip to Niagara Falls figure in a little leisure time to visit and explore the Dufferin Island Nature Area. It offers something for just about anyone to do. The island is a beautiful wonder that can cause you to lose your sense of time. So make sure you allow time to just enjoy what you do or see. It’s also a great spot for a picnic in Niagara Falls and has grills available for use (just bring the charcoal!).

It was the result of glacier cutting through the area 50,000 years ago. It consists of 10 acres of beautiful natural habitat that offers a wide variety of activities to all who visit.It also gives access to 4 separate islands that are connected by nature paths and bridges. Not only is it used for hiking, bird watching (you’ll find many ducks and Canadian geese here), catch and release fishing, But it can also be a beautiful spot to hold a amazing, unforgettable, and once a lifetime wedding. To spend time on the island just go approximately a ½ mile up the river from Horseshoe Falls. There is free admission to all, But they do accept donations. The donations are used to maintain the habitat and those received during the Winter Festival of Lights are used to maintain and purchase light displays.

So you have decided to get married at Niagara Falls - congratulations! You are probabbly wondering where to start? Let’s start off with the basics - your marriage license in Niagara Falls, New York.

What: Marriage License
Where: City Hall, Niagara Falls USA.
Address: 745 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
How Much: $40

You’ll need to go to visit the city clerk and fork over your $40 in order to obtain a New York marriage license. Don’t expect to get married right away, though. You have to wait 24 hours after obtaining your license before you can tie the knot, so plan accordingly. If you are here scoping out your wedding location, you can get your marriage license, they are valid for a period of 60 days.

Make sure that you bring the following documents with you to prove your identity -  One of the following age related documents:

1.       Birth Certificate
2.       Baptismal Record
3.       Naturalization Record
4.       Census Record

And one of the following identity related documents:

1.       Driver’s License
2.       Passport
3.       Employment Picture ID
4.       Immigration Record

You can even request to have the mayor (if available) to do you wedding ceremony. Call the city clerk at (716) 286-4392 for more information.

In the coming weeks, we are going to be adding new posts and information for everything Niagara Falls wedding. We’ll scout out the best of the best - locations for your ceremony, pictures, transportation and more. Keep your eye out, post a comment of things you would like to see in the Niagara Falls Wedding Guide and we’ll take your request into consideration!