Decades before the replica Seneca Chief was built by volunteers and launched earlier this month, the canal boat existed as a gleam in John Montague’s eye. Montague, now 79, proposed building the ...

Spencerport, N.Y. — The town of Gates marked the bicentennial anniversary of the Erie Canal with a sold-out historical boat tour from Gates to Spencerport. The event featured insights from local ...

The Erie Canal marks its 200th year of completion. How has it changed?

The town of Gates will host a historical boat tour on the Erie Canal Wednesday June, 25 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the canal.

The Erie Canal Bicentennial Festival is gearing up to celebrate New York's canal-side communities with a week full of events.

The special event had authentic canal music and guest speakers who shared stories of the canal's history.

Rochester, N.Y. — The New York State Canal Corporation has launched a new pilot program utilizing goats to manage vegetation on the steep, overgrown earthen emb ...

Gov. Mike DeWine will attend and speak at Newark's Ohio & Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration on June 28 at downtown Newark's Canal Market District.

Goat grazing has become popular because goats can navigate the steep terrain, eradicate poison ivy, and leave behind natural fertilizer.

Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp approves $1.6M contract to bring cruise ships to Lake Erie, enhancing tourism and boosting Buffalo's visitor profile.

Spencerport, N.Y. — The town of Gates marked the bicentennial anniversary of the Erie Canal with a sold-out historical boat tour from Gates to Spencerport.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A vibrant new mural celebrating the rich history of the Ohio & Erie Canal now welcomes visitors to the northern terminus of the Towpath Trail in Cleveland’s Canal Basin Park.