From new bike racks in Holley to tactile maps in Lockport, communities along New York’s storied canal corridor are preparing for a busy season of improvements thanks to a fresh round of state funding announced this month. $207,953 for 41 Projects Statewide The New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor…
Forty-one communities along New York’s historic canal corridor are set to welcome visitors with improved amenities and vibrant new events this year, thanks to a fresh round of tourism grants announced by the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation. Nearly a Quarter-Million Dollars for Trail Towns and Canal Communities…
Two of New York’s most storied canal communities are stepping into the spotlight this spring. The City of Utica and the Town of Lyons have been officially named 2026 Empire State Trail Towns, joining a growing network of communities that are transforming the Erie Canalway Trail into a vibrant corridor for recreation, tourism, and local…
When winter’s grip tightens along New York’s canal corridor, ice jams on the Mohawk River can spell disaster for nearby communities — backing up water, threatening homes, and damaging critical infrastructure. This year, the NYS Canal Corporation deployed a powerful new weapon against that frozen threat: the Thomas X. Grasso, a 65-foot, 100-ton steel ice-breaking…
As the snow melts along the canal corridor and spring takes hold across upstate New York, the Erie Canal is gearing up for what promises to be one of its most exciting seasons in modern history. With a $50 million state investment, new community grants, and the continuation of bicentennial celebrations, the 2026 season brings…
A $250,000 grant from New York State will fund the restoration of historic Lock 33 in Rochester.
Our Youth Education Program reaches a milestone with its 500th student participant since launching in 2023.
Canal Fest 2026 features expanded activities including a new immersive “Canal Through Time” experience.
Join us for guided walks along the historic Erie Canal starting April 15. Free for members, $5 for non-members.
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