Conditions permitting, all portions of the New York State Canal system are scheduled to open this Friday, May 16th for the annual navigation season—marking the 201st consecutive year of travel along New York’s Canals and the 200th anniversary of the original Erie Canal’s completion on October 26, 1825.
There are no tolls or fees for recreational use of the Canal system this year.
As part of the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial commemoration, the Canal Corporation is extending this year’s navigation season. The system will remain open for both recreational and commercial vessels through Monday, November 3rd.
Extended 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. hours will be in effect at the following locks and lift bridges:
- Lock E-8 (Rotterdam)
- Lock E-23 (Brewerton)
- Lock O-1, O-2, O-3, O-8 (Phoenix to Oswego)
- Lock E-24 (Baldwinsville)
- Main Street Lift Bridge (Fairport)
- Lock E-32, E-33 (Pittsford and Henrietta)
- Lift bridges in Spencerport, Adams Basin, Brockport, Holley, Hulberton, Albion, Eagle Harbor, Knowlesville, Medina, Middleport, Gasport, and Lockport
- Lock E-34/35 (Lockport)
- Exchange Street Lift Bridge (Lockport)
- Lock CS-1, CS-2/3, CS-4 (Cayuga to Waterloo)
