For the second year in a row, we are hono(u)red to join our Canadian counterparts from TOC Ontario for our international fall foliage group drive.

This daytime gathering is open to TOCNYS members, guests, and the public at large.

Again, the full event is Saturday, October 19 from 9:45 a.m. to 12 p.m., with THREE OPTIONS: USA-only, international, and Canada-only).

Depending on the option you choose, use your Tesla’s navigation to input the destination(s).

NOTE: The idea is to keep our vehicles together as much as possible, but since we may split up due to traffic signals and the like, please make a note of our navigation entries and landmarks.
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‍**OPTION 1: Start and end in USA**

‍Begin by navigating to "Fort Niagara State Park Beach" (Youngstown, NY 14174, USA).‍

Meet at the northmost parking lot near pool/beach no later than 9:45 a.m. for 10 a.m.-sharp departure.

We will FOLLOW THE SCENIC ROUTE down Lower River Road / NY 18F / NY 104 / Whirlpool Street with the River on our right shoulder . . . not via the Interstate.

Landmarks:

• 1 Main Street, Youngstown;
• Stella Niagara Preserve;
• Oneida St. at N. 4th St., Lewiston;
• Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen;
• TOPS Lewiston;
• Devil's Hole State Park;
• Whirlpool St. at Depot Ave. W.;
• Discovery Way at Main Street.

End in Downtown Niagara Falls, NY.
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‍**OPTION 2: Start in USA, end in Canada** (most popular option!)

Be aware that we will temporarily split up depending on which bridge you choose.

Begin by following OPTION 1 to Whirlpool St. at Depot Ave. W., then to a bridge in Niagara Falls, NY:

A.) If everyone in your car has NEXUS, navigate to: "Whirlpool Bridge USA, Whirlpool Street" (Niagara Falls, NY 14305, USA—right past that Whirlpool/Depot intersection)

B.) If using non-NEXUS border docs, navigate to: "Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls, NY 14303" (USA)

Bridge toll: US$5/CA$6.50)

EITHER WAY, cross your bridge and proceed to Option 3.
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‍**OPTION 3: Start and end in Canada**

‍Navigate to our "mass-up" area in Niagara Falls, Ontario: "Downtown Park, Niagara Falls" (ON L2E 3N9, Canada)

‍(We will be staging in the adjacent parking lot at 4200 Queen St. at Zimmerman Ave.)‍

Plan to arrive starting ~10:45 a.m. and depart by 11:30 a.m.

We then proceed north on River Rd. / parkway, past Brock's Monument, Queenston, and up to Niagara-on-the-Lake.

‍FINAL DESTINATION: "Queen's Royal Park, 45 Front Street" (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada)

‍On arrival at the park, please pull into the parking lot for a group photo (a paid lot if you decide to stay).
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Map (courtesy of Angelique!): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fiPa86HwJNmFxJH58MeE-nuZTTFJwBnB/view?usp=sharing

‍Purely optional location sharing via app: Download Glympse App for iOS and Android (app.glympse.com). Sharing group announced on event day.
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‍LUNCH OPTIONS:‍

After our brief group photo, everyone is welcome to call it a day, or find lunch in downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake (most parking is metered and charging stations may not be available, so plan accordingly).

We will NOT be driving back together as a group.

The event happens rain or shine.

Last but not least, add your own event photos to our Google Photos Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LG3LSbU1N4j493sF7
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‍NOTES:

Please invite new and future owners.

Our regional meetups are usually free to attend.

Event is at your own risk. Please obey all traffic laws.

THANK YOU FOR SIGNING UP and for being a member. TOCNYS is a charitable 501(c)(3) that counts on your support; please sustain your membership at https://TOCNYS.org/register‍

Stay tuned for details on our following TOCNYS Niagara Frontier meetup.

See you on the 19th!