Following yet another successful Princess Margaret Ride to Conquer Cancer event in 2022, Niagara Parks is once again pleased to host the Niagara Falls opening ceremony, finish line and closing events for the two-day cycling challenge, taking place within Queen Victoria Park on June 10 and 11.
In 2022, with 3,600 cyclists participating, an incredible $16.7 million was raised in support of the vital research and work conducted by the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The funds raised through the event directly support personalized cancer medicine, research, treatment advances, education and new standards of care at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and around the world. Further information is available at ride2conquer.ca.
Temporary Road Closures
The following temporary road closures will be in effect to accommodate this year’s event:
Thursday, June 8, Friday, June 9 and Monday, June 13
There will be a temporary single lane closure of a northbound lane of the Niagara Parkway between Dufferin Islands and the Toronto Power Station from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to facilitate set up and clean up for the event.
Saturday, June 10
From 2 a.m. to 10 a.m., there will be a full closure of all northbound lanes of the Niagara Parkway from Upper Rapids Boulevard to Fraser Hill. All northbound traffic on the Niagara Parkway in this area will be diverted to the southbound lanes, operating in an opposing traffic pattern.
At approximately 8:25 a.m. to 8:35 a.m., all traffic between Upper Rapids Boulevard and Fraser Hill will be stopped, under the direction of the Niagara Parks Police Service, to facilitate the start of the event and to assist cyclists with transitioning to the southbound lane of the Niagara Parkway. Cyclists will be traveling southbound to the Macklem Street/Portage Road intersection in Chippawa, following the rules of the road.
Please note that until 10 a.m., Dufferin Islands and Burning Springs Hill Road will be closed to all traffic and parking. The Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse parking lot (Lot B) will also be closed to service the event. As a result, all vehicles will be directed to Niagara Parks’ Falls Parking (Lot A) or Rapidsview Parking (Lot C).
Access to Bus Management at Table Rock Centre or Rapidsview Parking Lot will not be interrupted. WEGO bus service between Rapidsview Parking Lot and Table Rock Centre will continue without interruption, as all roads are expected to be reopened beginning at 10 a.m.
Sunday, June 11
Beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until 5 p.m., there will be a full road closure of the Niagara Parkway from Marshall Road to Upper Rapids Boulevard, including Macklem Street at Portage Road. Additionally, Bridgewater Street from the Niagara Parkway to Cummington Square in Chippawa will be reduced to one lane. There will be a single lane closure over Weightman Bridge to allow cyclists to re-enter the Niagara Parkway via Macklem Street in Chippawa. These sections will reopen as the last participant cycles through the event around 5 p.m.
From 4 a.m. to approximately 7 p.m., the northbound lanes of the Niagara Parkway will be closed to vehicular traffic from Upper Rapids Boulevard to Fraser Hill. All northbound traffic in this area will be diverted to the southbound lanes, which will operate in an opposing traffic pattern.
To avoid congestion, it is recommended that vehicles enter Niagara Parks via Murray Street or Clifton Hill.
Dufferin Islands and Burning Springs Hill Road will remain closed to all traffic and parking during the event. The parking lot at the Floral Showhouse (Lot B) will also be closed to service the event. As a result, all vehicles will be directed to Niagara Parks’ Falls Parking (Lot A) or Rapidsview Parking (Lot C).
Access to Bus Management at Table Rock Centre or Rapidsview Parking Lot will not be interrupted. WEGO bus service between Rapidsview Parking Lot and Table Rock Centre will begin at 9 a.m. and continue without interruption. Traffic delays are to be expected, with all roads reopening by 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 11.
Please note: all times listed are approximate.
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About Niagara Parks
Since its establishment in 1885, Niagara Parks has remained a self-financed agency of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, entrusted to preserve and protect the land surrounding Niagara Falls and the Niagara River. Today, Niagara Parks boasts gardens, a horticulture school, recreation, golf courses, restaurants, heritage and historic sites, gift shops and, of course, Niagara Falls. In short, natural landscapes, history, family fun, hiking, culinary delights, attractions and adventure.
