Summer on the Canal: PERFECT Western New York day today as the Seneca Chief, replica of 1825 boat that first traveled entire canal, passes Medina Culvert—ONLY spot on canal where vehicles go UNDER historic waterway. James Spann Kevin Williams NYS Canal Corp. Stephanie Abrams Jim Cantore

If you missed us in-person, or have more to share as we build a plan for our Canal System's future, we invite you to join us virtually next week on Wednesday, Aug. 21! Registration is available at nyscanals2050.com.

The 2024 NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events Grant Program will start accepting applications beginning Oct. 7. For more information and to apply, visit: eriecanalway.org/resources/gran…

Catch up with one of this year's Erie Canal Artists-in-Residence this Saturday! Photographer Alon Koppel will present his project “Then & Now,” which centers on “rephotography.” Register here: eriecanalmuseum.org/store/product/…

HEY, we know him! 😊📷 Read more about Bob Stopper, 84, “Erie Canalway greeter and ambassador”: roc55.com/topstories/cov…

While Director Stratton was in WNY this week, he stopped at Erie Canal Locks 34/35 to visit the Seneca Chief, bundled snugly in the Canal’s muddy bottom for winter Info on the historic replica of the 1825 packet boat + her upcoming 2025 Bicentennial tour: buffalomaritimecenter.org/erie-canal-boa…

Join Us Tomorrow: Artist-In-Residence Talk w/ Clara Riedlinger 🗓️ Sat. 12/7 🕐 1-2 PM 📍 Erie Canal Museum / in-person Discover Artist-in-Residence Clara Riedlinger's project, Burned Over, which looks at the spiritual history of the #WNY landscape Info: eriecanalmuseum.org/event/deeper-d…

Crossword Lovers! Did you tackle the NY Times puzzle from July 23? That fun clue was a nod to the classic song "Low Bridge, Everybody Down" by Thomas S. Allen from 1905. Celebrating over 200 years of the Erie Canal! Who else solved it? #CrosswordPuzzle #ErieCanal #NYTimes

Calling all young artists! Join us for a FREE creative adventure with On the Canals and Stonypoint Art Studio in Fairport. Explore plein air painting! Perfect for ages 10-17. 🌊🖌️ 8/19 @ 1 PM tinyurl.com/33hyd6kt #OnTheCanals #StonypointArtStudio

Attention boaters! The Champlain Canal from Fort Edward to Smith’s Basin is back open as of today! Check out the new locking schedule and remember to travel as a flotilla. Thanks for your patience during this dry period! 🚤🌊 #ChamplainCanal #NoticetoMariners #NYSCC