Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer

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The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer will depart from both the Niagara Falls and Toronto on Saturday, June 13th, finalizing 200 kilometres later in Niagara Falls the following day, on Sunday, June 14th, 2015. This is Canada’s largest cycling fundraiser that supports the efforts at Princess Margaret Hospital to find a cure for cancer. Princess Margaret Hospital is one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world, and this event has raised over $200 million dollars so far!
About the Ride

This event isn’t just for athletes or cycling enthusiasts. The Ride is for anyone who wants to challenge themselves for a great cause. All that is needed is the motivation, the drive, a bike and a helmet.

The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer offers multiple route options to encourage people to participate and challenge themselves. People are able to choose the best route and distance for them:

1) The Classic

Toronto to Niagara Falls: The historic 200+ kilometre route that sells out year after year.
2) The Niagara

Niagara Falls to Toronto: The classic ride route that sees what it’s like to cross the finish line in Toronto 200+ kilometres later!
3) The Toronto Turnaround

Toronto to Toronto: Start where you finish with this exciting 200+ kilometre Toronto loop that conveniently shares an all new start and finish line in Ontario’s dynamic urban centre.
4) The Niagara Turnaround

Niagara Falls to Niagara Falls: Start and finish the 200+ kilometre loop at Canada’s most spectacular and impressive natural wonder.
5) The Classic Plus

Toronto to Niagara Falls: The classic historic ride route with an amped up twist. The Classic Plus route will kick off at a new start line and take you on an exciting 220+ kilometres.
6) The Toronto Plus Turnaround

Toronto to Toronto: They’ve taken the brand new Toronto Turnaround route and given it some edge. The Toronto Turnaround Challenge will kick off at a new start line and takes your ride to that next level when you cycle 220+km over the weekend.

Visitors Traveling From Out of Town
If you are traveling from out-of-town to support your friends or loved ones, or simply wish to show your support for the cause, please be on-site and parked by 6:30 am on Saturday, June 13th. The opening ceremonies start promptly at 8:00 am out in front of the Floral Showhouse at 7200 Niagara Parkway, and there will be a number of road closures:
The Niagara Parkway will have lane restrictions from Upper Rapids Boulevard to Fraser Hill. Traffic will only be permitted southbound from Table Rock to Upper Rapids Boulevard. All vehicles entering the Park should enter by Murray Street or Clifton Hill.
Niagara Falls Parking
You don’t need to struggle to find some Niagara Falls parking with this one “secret” lot that is right in the middle of it all — just off Clifton Hill, a 5-minute walk from the Fallsview Casino and their adjoining restaurants, and it comes complete with a jolly cut that allows you to bypass crowds and get from the parking lot to the Queen Victoria Park where you can witness the riders during the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. Queen Victoria Park is where you need to be to view the Falls, access the Hornblower Niagara Cruises and to watch the Niagara Falls fireworks shows.

Here’s the easiest way to get to this parking lot (via the back way at Robinson St.):
Route #1 From Highway 420
1. Once you are on Highway 420 heading towards the Falls.
2. Turn RIGHT onto Stanley Avenue.
3. Take Stanley past Lundy’s Lane.
4. LEFT on Robinson Street.
5. Continue Straight and before you hit the dead-end go LEFT into the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill back entrance.
Route #2 From Highway 20 (turns into Lundy’s Lane)
1. Follow Highway 20 past Thorold Townline Road (where it turns into Lundy’s Lane).
2. Turn RIGHT onto Stanley Avenue.
3. Turn LEFT on Robinson Street.
4. Continue Straight and before you hit the dead-end go LEFT into the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill back entrance.
Route #3 From Thorold Stone Road
1. If you are on the QEW heading south towards Niagara Falls you will see signs for Thorold Stone Road.
2. Take the Thorold Stone Road exit and turn LEFT, continue all the way through to Stanley Avenue, slight right.
3. Follow Stanley Ave past Highway 420 and Lundy’s Lane.
4. Turn LEFT on Robinson Street.
Continue Straight and before you hit the dead-end go LEFT into the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill back entrance.
Route #4 From McLeod Road
1. On the QEW, head south towards the Falls and take the McLeod Rd exit and turn left.
2. Travel through to the Marineland Parkway and turn LEFT on Stanley Ave.
3. Turn RIGHT onto Robinson Street.
4. Continue Straight and before you hit the dead-end go LEFT into the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill back entrance.
If you are staying the weekend and need some accommodations, Niagara’s Comfort Inn Clifton Hill is one of this city’s staples. Located on the popular Clifton Hill strip, it is a tucked away hidden gem. The driveway leading to this hotel is a “blink-and-you-can-miss-it” patch of road. It’s sandwiched between the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum and the Wizard’s Golf . Once you turn down that narrow stretch of road and off the hustle and bustle of Clifton Hill, you will find the 185-room hotel tucked away to the right, directly adjacent to the Dinosaur Adventure Golf and North America’s famous 175-foot Niagara SkyWheel.
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There’s plenty of events happening this weekend in addition to the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. Are you looking for something to do in Niagara Falls after you see your loved ones off, and while waiting for them to return the following day? Click here for a list of what’s happening this weekend in Niagara Falls.
Clifton Hill has so much to explore and there’s plenty to experience with upcoming local events. The start of Summer is here and with that comes free patio entertainment all day long from musicians at Kelsey’s Restaurant, to trying out some of Niagara’s most popular attractions with the Clifton Hill Fun Pass:

We hope that you enjoy your stay in Niagara Falls, whether you choose to stay the weekend or just one day. There’s always something enjoyable to do and see next to one of the most beautiful wonders of the world!
For more information on the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, or to donate online, please visit them online:
www.conquercancer.ca