Experience a magical New York canal cruise on the iconic Erie Canal, celebrating 200 years of innovation, commerce and changing U.S. history.

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.

Flotsam River Circus will entertain towns along the Erie Canal with free performances this summer.

The Erie Canal is turning 200. New York is throwing a summer-long party. The waterway, one of the continent’s most significant, has a history full of abolitionism, commerce and cultural connection.

The Ella Victoria of Rexford heads out of Erie Canal Lock 7 eastbound on Aug. 17, 2023 on the Mohawk River in Niskayuna. Brian Stratton, director of the New York State Canal Corporation, talks ...

Northeast Ohio's water divide shapes path to Lake Erie or Ohio River Water always flows from higher terrain to lower elevations, but getting from high to low is not an easy (or always direct) process.

Lake Erie, the canal's western terminus, is more than 570 feet above sea level, but the Hudson River, the eastern terminus, is a mere 16.5 feet in elevation.

While used for recreation today, the Ohio & Erie Canal once was a key to development and commerce for the Stark County region.

Enjoy a short trip on the historic Miami & Erie Canal near Toledo. Join us for a trip on the Miami & Erie Canal near Toledo to explore the history of early transportation in Ohio and discover how ...

Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes but bests its cousins in several other ways. Find out more about all the Great Lakes.

A proposed route for the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail through New Philadelphia would use Union Avenue, Seventh Street and Front Avenue.