Before the Erie Canal and the locks that gave the city its name, Lockport was famous in the 1800s for its stone quarries. The stone was used to build many of the houses here, as well as buildings ...

This summer marks the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, a historic waterway that has played a significant role in ...

A flotilla of kayaks and canoes are seen during the Paddle the Canals: Erie Canal 200! on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Waterford, N.Y. Participants paddled the five locks of the Waterford Flight to ...

The state Canal Corporation on Friday announced the completion of a construction project to address persistent seepage along the Erie Canal’s earthen embankment in the town of Royalton. With the ...

The Erie Canal was full of kayakers and canoers this weekend as people celebrated the 200th anniversary of the canal’s opening. People went on a tour of the locks as part of the “Paddle the ...

The clear-cutting of trees along the Erie Canal near Rochester has been controversial. Officials say they want to prevent erosion and flooding. Residents are protesting the amount of ...

It will include snacks, free community portraits in front of the artwork, a coloring sheet for children and a Canal Basin Park walking tour. The walking tour, which starts at 4 p.m., is part of ...

Paddle the five locks of the Waterford Flight to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal was held in Waterford on June 22, 2025. The event was 2.7 miles.

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