Discover the NY Canals

07/07/2025

06/18/2025

06/05/2025

Why did canal construction begin in Rome? 🤔

To ensure early success, workers started on the easiest, most level section. Canal surveyors laid out the “Long Level” extending in both directions from Rome. This 66-mile section, from Frankfort in the east to the outskirts of Syracuse to the west, was completed without a single lock.

06/02/2025

Get the kids involved in the Erie Canal Bicentennial with a new Junior Ranger activity booklet, released in partnership with our friends at the NYS Canal Corporation. Kids can complete activities to learn about the New York State Canal System and earn a badge, certificate, and title of Erie Canalway Junior Ranger. Booklets are available online and at 14 canal sites.

The booklet contains fun activities geared for ages five to 13 and covers a range of topics, including canal construction, immigration, water, and wildlife. Children can complete the activities at home, or while visiting one of the participating canal sites.

Download the booklet and find participating sites here: https://eriecanalway.org/learn/junior-ranger

06/01/2025

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05/22/2025

Did you know that so many people visit NY's Canalway Trail???
Find a trail near you Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, NYS Canal Corporation, and www.discovertheeriecanal.com

https://www.lifeinthefingerlakes.com/nys-canalway-trail-system-sees-4-million-visits-per-year/

Data from nearly forty count locations shows investment in the Erie and Champlain Canalway Trails drives visitation. The Erie Canalway and the Champlain Canalway Trails continue to receive high levels of use year after year,

05/15/2025

Unfortunately sections of the Erie Canal will have a delayed opening this season.

The Erie Canal from Lockport to Lyons will open tomorrow, 5/16 as planned.

05/10/2025

Flooding impacting the opening of the Canals for the summer season! Be sure to sign up for Notices to Mariners so you can be the first to know when things change https://www.canals.ny.gov/Boating-Information/Canal-Alerts/signup.

NYS Canal Corporation
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Canal Society of New York State
Historic Erie Canal

‼️TW: Major bummer ahead

Because of all this relentless rain and the overall vibe kill in Eastern + Central NY, the Canal System will open in phases beginning May 16. Up first is Lock E-28A (Lyons) to Locks E-34 (Lockport). More to come!

We’re prioritizing safety and we’ll continue to keep you updated. This is a good reminder to sign up for Notices to Mariners so you can be the first to know when things change (https://www.canals.ny.gov/Boating-Information/Canal-Alerts/Signup)

In the MEANTIME, our party in Waterford is rain-checked but NOT canceled. Plus, after waiting 200 years… we can be patient ⭐️

05/08/2025

Be safe.

⚠️ We are closely monitoring elevated water levels across Central NY and the Mohawk Valley due to continued rainfall. ⚠️

We are coordinating with local officials and emergency partners and will continue to share updates here as needed.

Please follow the and NY Alerts (alert.ny.gov) for official flood warnings in your area 💙

05/02/2025

The Old Erie Canal Heritage Park opened for the 2025 season on May 1st!

We welcome you for a visit! 😊

Check our website for more information:
https://newyorkcanals.org/the-heritage-park

The Old Erie Canal Heritage Park is primarily run by volunteers, and there are great opportunities for everyone! If this is something that you might be interested in, send us an email or call the Visitor Center at 315 776-4601.

https://newyorkcanals.org

04/30/2025

Colonial Belle’s Captain Tammee was interviewed today about the Erie Canal Bicentennial by Hope - On-Air Personality WBEE-FM, Bee Morning Coffee Club this morning! 😊

Captain Tammee is also the current Director of our company/her family business,
Chair of Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance,
President of the Canal Society of NYS &
President of the NYS Tour Boat Association.
She had LOTS to share about this EXCITING year for our beloved Erie Canal!

The interview will air for the public affairs show on (Mother’s Day) Sunday, May 11th at 6:45am on each of the local Rochester Audacy radio stations - 92.5 WBEE, 95.7 The Fan, 96.5 WCMF, 97.9 PXY, 98.9 the buzz!

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FinditinFairport.com
Fairport Perinton Partnership for a Better Community
Discover the NY Canals
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Canal Society of New York State
NYS Canal Corporation
Visit Rochester
Cruise New York
New York State Tourism Industry Association
I LOVE NEW YORK
Buffalo Maritime Center
Village of Fairport, NY
Town of Perinton, New York