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Canoes for Rent along the CanalThe New York State Canal System offers numerous vacation opportunities for the young and old alike. Try your hand at captaining your own boat or ride your bike along the over 260 miles of Canalway Trail. Come discover historical sites and quaint Canal-side towns or cast your line into calm Canal waters.

Designated as the nation's 23rd National Heritage Corridor, the New York State Canal System joins the ranks of America's most treasured historical resources. Established on December 21, 2000, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor incorporates all four of New York's navigable Canals, sections of the original Erie Canal and over 200 municipalities along the Canal Corridor. For more information on this National Heritage Corridor initiative, please visit the official National Parks Website at www.nps.gov/erie/index.htm.

Come cruise the past and discover the unexpected . . . Begin your adventure along the New York State Canal System!