New York State Vacation Regions

Where to stay when you are traveling?
Bed and Breakfast
Find the right place in the Bed and Breakfast section.
Take a CruiseTake a Cruise

Relax and enjoy the tranquil waters of New York's canals. From a dinner cruise to 12 day vacation.


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Free Canal Information

On-line order form for maps of parks, docks, launch sites, hike and bike trails, also events calendar, list of cruise operators and more...

800 Phone numbers and links to find more information about things to do and see along New York State's Canals and vacation regions.


Seniors

New York State residents 62 or over, on any weekday (excluding holidays) can acquire:

Free vehicle access to state parks and arboretums
Free entrance to state historic sites
Fee reduction for state operated swimming, golf, tennis, and boat rental

Help save a real American hero!

The John J. Harvey was pressed into service on September 11th, 2001 and pumped water to firefighters for 80 hours at the World Trade Center. Now the John J. Harvey needs your help.

Click here to support the Fireboat John J. Harvey

Visit the Fireboat John J. Harvey website

Harvey
Fresh air, blue skies, spectacular fall scenes.
For the best times to see New York's fall colors visit the Fall Leaf Color Map.

Peak fall foliage expected in some areas of the Adirondack this weekend.

Link to New York State's weekly fall foliage report

NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM NOTICE TO MARINERS

Mariners are advised to monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and Notice to Mariners at the New York State Canal Corporations web site.

NYcanal Open Forum

Ask questions and get answers. Post a comment or share some knowledge. The Open Forum is the place for information and discussion regarding New York's canal.

Marina Search

Search over 300 marinas and public boat launch sites located along New York State's canals by region and features offered.

Focus on Cayuga -Seneca Waterway

Focus on Cayuga - Seneca

NYcanal.com takes a closer look at the Cayuga -Seneca Waterway in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region. Boating, camping, lodging and travel information for Cayuga and Seneca Lakes.
More: Lake Champlain, Oswego County

Events

Dates, places and phone numbers for festivals and events planned around the canal. For a weekend getaway or a interesting afternoon, visit the Events Calendar to help make your planning a breeze.

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Saturday

Oct 6

 

Cayuga-Seneca Canal National Women's Hall of Fame Induction Weekend - Seneca Falls+

Location:

Seneca Falls -

Details:

Contact:  Christine Moulton  (315) 568-8060

http://www.greatwomen.org

 

 

 

Erie Canal LaFayette Apple Festival - Syracuse+

Location:

Syracuse -

Details:

500 crafters

http://www.lafayetteapplefest.org

 

 

 

230th Anniversary Re-enactment of the Battles of Saratoga - Fort Edward+

Location:

Fort Edward -

Details:

230th Anniversary Re-enactment of the Battles of Saratoga; Turning
Point of the American Revolution; 18th Century British and American
military encampment with from 1000 to 1500 re-enactors.

Contact: Paul Novotny (518) 371-3545
or Don Proulx (518) 584-1724

 

 

 

Orchard Train Rides - Albion+

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Location:

Albion - Watt Farms Country Market

Details:

Every weekend, mid September - October

Contact:  (800) 274-5897
http://www.wattfarms.com

Sunday

Oct 7

 

Cayuga-Seneca Canal National Women's Hall of Fame Induction Weekend - Seneca Falls+

Location:

Seneca Falls -

Details:

Contact:  Christine Moulton  (315) 568-8060

http://www.greatwomen.org

 

 

 

Erie Canal LaFayette Apple Festival - Syracuse+

Location:

Syracuse -

Details:

500 crafters

http://www.lafayetteapplefest.org

 

 

 

230th Anniversary Re-enactment of the Battles of Saratoga - Fort Edward+

Location:

Fort Edward -

Details:

230th Anniversary Re-enactment of the Battles of Saratoga; Turning
Point of the American Revolution; 18th Century British and American
military encampment with from 1000 to 1500 re-enactors.

Contact: Paul Novotny (518) 371-3545
or Don Proulx (518) 584-1724

 

 

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Orchard Train Rides - Albion+

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Location:

Albion - Watt Farms Country Market

Details:

Every weekend, mid September - October

Contact:  (800) 274-5897
http://www.wattfarms.com

More Events

News

What canal projects are underway, trail, boating, town news and more...

For latest "Notice to Mariners" from the New York State Canal Corporation: www.canals.state.ny.us....

Travel/Lodging

Fairport Lift Bridge

What to see, how to get there, where to stay when traveling.

Tour Old Fort Niagara in Niagara County, revisit life in 1800's at the Strong Museum in Rochester, relax on a horse drawn packet boat in Rome or thrill to the 'sport of kings' at historic Saratoga Race Course. There is something for everyone

  Fun Meets Facts in a Vacation on New York State's Canals
If you’re looking for learning in a family vacation, but expecting a whole lot more, consider vacationing on the New York State Canal System.
  Vacation right in the heart of upstate New York
The Erie and her sister canals, the Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga-Seneca, nestled within a scenic natural setting, boast a variety of outdoor, entertainment, educational, serene and family experiences rolled into a spectacular day trip, weekend getaway or even vacation.
  New York State Canals Offer More than Ever for Family Vacations

Recreation

New York's canal trails are safe, clean and a beautiful place to walk, bike, hike, skate and enjoy the outdoors while shaping up. Trail maps, directions, outdoor links and more...
Get hooked on New York Canal System Fishing...

Canal Towns

Tour the towns and cites located along New York's canals. Discover places of interest, events, facts and fiction, where to go and what to see at towns along the canals banks.

  Events Points of interest
  Parks Boat Launch/Docks
  Historical sites

Boating Facts

Navigation season, operating hours, charts, how to lock through the canal, phone numbers for all of the canal system locks. If your boating on the canal, Boating Facts is a must read.
Marina and Boat Launch Search

History

Outbuilding Lock 33

A little bit of history about the Erie Canal and canal systems of New York State. The idea of building a canal across New York State was thought to be "little short of madness", find out how the "Jewel of New York State" came to be.

Business District

The banks of New York's Canals are lined with thousands of interesting places, from restaurants overlooking the water to canoe and boat rentals to shops of all kinds.
Find what you need for when you travel... Shopping, Dinning, Lodging and more.

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