2026 Can-Am Bike Ride! To benefit East Side Bike Club and Freedom Park
friendship between the U.S. and Canada.
About this Event
Important! Border Crossing Requirements
This is an 18+ event. All riders crossing the Peace Bridge into Canada must bring valid
identification. If you are a U.S. citizen over 18, you will need one of the following:
- A valid U.S. Passport
- A U.S. Passport Card
- An Enhanced Driver’s License or Identification Card
These documents are required to enter Canada and return to the U.S. Please double-check before ride day!
Lunch Provided
All registered riders will receive lunch after the ride upon return to Freedom Park
(Buffalo, NY).
About the Ride
Join us for a memorable biking event hosted by East Side Bike Club, Niagara River Greenway, and the Rotary Clubs of Western New York and Fort Erie!
The 2026 CanAm Ride celebrates community connections across the border, the lasting friendship between the U.S. and Canada, and the brave souls who sought freedom via the Underground Railroad.
Enjoy scenic routes through both the U.S. and Canada, with a meaningful stop at Freedom Park in Fort Erie, and finish with a delicious lunch afterward.
Canadian Riders: Join us at Freedom Park, Fort Erie at 10:30am!We'll meet there for a quick snack/ coffee break and then continue on our ride around Fort Erie.
Address: 148 Niagara Boulevard, Fort Erie, ON
Freedom Park, Fort Erie Map Location
Why We Ride
This event also supports an important cause: fundraising for kids’ helmets, community bike programs, and fishing opportunities. Your support helps underserved youth learn outdoor skills like safe bicycling and fishing, while connecting them to healthy, active recreation.
When registering, please consider making a donation to help us continue this work. Suggested donation levels include:
$25 – Provides 2 kids with bike helmets with LED safety lights
$50 – Provides 2 kids with helmets + fishing kits
$100 – Provides 2 kids with helmets + fishing kits and funds East Side Bike Club community educational programming
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Check-in at Freedom Park, Buffalo, NY
🕑: 10:00 AM
Ride Departs from Freedom Park, Buffalo, NY
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:15 AM
Cross Peace Bridge to Fort Erie, CA
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee/ Snack break at Freedom Park, Fort Erie
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fort Erie Bike Ride
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Return to U.S. for lunch (Freedom Park, Buffalo NY)
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 108.55
