Brother Island (Niagara River) facts for kids

Brother Island is a tiny, empty island located in the Niagara River. It's found near the famous Horseshoe Falls and the Three Sisters Islands in New York, USA. Even though it's small, it's an interesting part of the city of Niagara Falls.

Discovering Brother Island

Brother Island is a very small piece of land that no one lives on. It sits in the middle of the powerful Niagara River. This river is famous for its huge waterfalls. The island is just off the coast of another island called Goat Island.

Where is Brother Island?

This little island is located in the state of New York, in the United States. It's very close to the amazing Horseshoe Falls, which is one of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls. You can also find it near the Three Sisters Islands, which are a group of small islands in the same area. Brother Island is officially part of the city of Niagara Falls, New York.

A Special Island

Brother Island is quite unique. It is one of only five islands in the Niagara Falls area that belong to the United States. Many other islands in this region are part of Canada. This makes Brother Island a special landmark, showing the border between the two countries in the river.