Times Union

Photos: Yachts, other pleasure boats line up for canal opening

The first batch of boats to enter Erie Canal Lock 2 in Waterford on Friday, the opening day of the state's canal system. The canal locks are open through Oct. 16. Boaters line up to enter Erie Canal ...
WTEN

NYS Canal Corporation will begin opening locks Friday, June 26

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)- The New York Canal Corporation says portions of the state’s lock system will open beginning Friday, June 26. They also say maintenance and construction will continue on various ...
WTEN

NYS Canal System is getting repaired after closing for the season

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The 2024 navigation season for recreational vessels to operate on the New York State Canal System concluded on Wednesday, October 16. New York State Canal Corporation ...
The Saratogian

New York State Canal system open for season

WATERFORD, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the 2023 Navigation Season for the 524-mile New York State Canal system, kicking off the 199th consecutive opening of the historic ...
Times Union

As the canal waters keep flowing, lock maintenance is unending

Excavation on the Erie Canal. From “Memoir at the Celebration of the Completion of the New York Canals,” 1825. Map of Erie Canal Illustration of Gov. Dewitt Clinton opening the Erie Canal on Oct. 26, ...