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Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor

Erie Canalway Virtual 1st Mile Challenge Launched

February 5, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Virtual 1st Mile Challenge for people with mobility challengesIn partnership with the Fitness Inclusion Network at SUNY Upstate’s Golisano Center for Special Needs, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has announced the launch of a Virtual 1st Mile Challenge for people with mobility challenges. [Read more…] about Erie Canalway Virtual 1st Mile Challenge Launched

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Mohawk Valley, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: bicycling, Erie Canal, Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, SUNY Upstate, Universal Access

Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events Grants

January 12, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

cyclists on the waterfront at Little Falls Canal Harbor courtesy Erie Canalway National Heritage CorridorThe New York State Canal Corporation, through the Reimagine the Canals initiative, and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are offering competitive grant funding to support tourism and recreation along the New York State Canal System including canal waterways and Canalway Trail. [Read more…] about Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events Grants

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History, Mohawk Valley, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, Grants, NYS Canal Corporation

Free 2023 Erie Canalway Calendar Available

November 30, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

2023 Erie Canalway Calendar Cover_webThe public is invited to pick up a free 2023 Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor calendar starting December 1st at selected libraries and visitor centers throughout the National Heritage Corridor. The calendar features winning images from this year’s Erie Canalway photo contest. [Read more…] about Free 2023 Erie Canalway Calendar Available

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, Western NY Tagged With: Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor

Erie Canalway Photo Contest Winners Announced

October 13, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Starry Morning (Lockport) by Jeff TracyThe Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor has announced the winners of the 17th Annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest.

Judges selected winning photos in four contest categories, along with 12 honorable mentions. Winners hail from across the Canalway Corridor. [Read more…] about Erie Canalway Photo Contest Winners Announced

Filed Under: Arts, Capital-Saratoga, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Erie Canal, Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, Photography

Erie Canal Lighting Unveiled in Little Falls

September 16, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Erie Canal Lock E17 in Little FallsThe New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Canal Corporation recently unveiled the latest installation of the State’s iconic lighting program, celebrating Erie Canal Lock E17 in Little Falls, in Herkimer County, NY. [Read more…] about Erie Canal Lighting Unveiled in Little Falls

Filed Under: Mohawk Valley Tagged With: Erie Canal, Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor

NYS Canal System Announces Fall Hours of Operation

September 16, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

boat exits lock 2 on the erie canal in waterfordEffective Thursday, September 15th, 2022, all locks and lift bridges on the NYS Canal System will operate daily between 7 am and 5 pm. The system is scheduled to close to navigation at 5 pm on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022. [Read more…] about NYS Canal System Announces Fall Hours of Operation

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Mohawk Valley, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Champlain Canal, Chenango Canal, D&H Canal, Erie Canal, Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor

Erie Canalway Photo Contest Call for Entries

August 5, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Pittsford Moonlight Christopher CoveThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has announced a call for entries for its 17th annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Images should convey people enjoying activities on the waterway and Canalway Trail or show the unique character of New York’s canals and canal communities. [Read more…] about Erie Canalway Photo Contest Call for Entries

Filed Under: Arts, Capital-Saratoga, Mohawk Valley, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, Photography

Paddle The Erie Canal: Baldwinsville to Onondaga Lake

July 30, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Paddle the Canals: ON the ErieThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor will host “Paddle the Canals: ON the Erie,” their annual paddling event, set for Saturday, August 6th. [Read more…] about Paddle The Erie Canal: Baldwinsville to Onondaga Lake

Filed Under: Events, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, paddling

Canal Tourism Infrastructure, Event Grants Announced

May 16, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

cyclists on the waterfront at Little Falls Canal Harbor courtesy Erie Canalway National Heritage CorridorThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation, through the Reimagine the Canals initiative, have announced that 38 non-profit organizations and municipalities will receive grants in 2022 totaling $259,300.

The grants will support 11 tourism infrastructure and amenity improvements and 27 events along the NYS Canal System. [Read more…] about Canal Tourism Infrastructure, Event Grants Announced

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, Mohawk Valley, Western NY Tagged With: Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, Grants

New York State Canal System Opens May 20th

May 11, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

boat on Erie Canal courtesy Erie Canalway National Heritage CorridorThe NYS Canal System is scheduled to open on Friday, May 20th at 7 am for the 2022 navigation season.

Standard hours of operation will be 7 am to 5 pm until October 12th, but busier locks and lift bridges will be open on demand until 10 pm. If adjustments to the schedule are necessary, the public will be notified accordingly. There are no tolls or fees for recreational use of the Canal system this year. [Read more…] about New York State Canal System Opens May 20th

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Champlain Canal, Chenango Canal, Erie Canal, Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, Transportation

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