Save the Dates for 2009's Annual Events

Canal Clean Sweep
4th Annual Canal Clean Sweep dates are set for 4-18-09 and 4-19-09 to coincide with Earth Day and to get ready for the opening of the 184th consecutive navigation season! Start planning your clean up events now! Sign up information will be available soon!

Canalway Trail Celebration
6th Annual Canalway Trail Celebration date is set for 6-6-09 to coincide with National Trails Day. Start planning for events in your community now! For more information on the Canalway Trail Celebration, please visit Parks and Trails New York's website at http://www.ptny.org/canalway/celebration/index.shtml

Cycling the Erie Canal Bike Tour
The 11th Annual Cycling the Erie Canal is scheduled to take place 7-12-09 through 7-19-09. This 400-mile bike ride from Buffalo to Albany follows the Erie Canalway Trail and draws hundreds of cyclists from all over the country. To register or for more information, please visit Parks and Trails New York's website at http://www.ptny.org/biketourintro/index.shtml

Canal Splash!
4th Annual Canal Splash! dates are set for 8-7-09 through 8-9-09! The Canal Splash! highlights the history, beauty, culture, recreational appeal and national significance of the New York State Canal System and Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. More than 120 events took place throughout the canal corridor during last year's event. Start planning your 2009 events now! For more information on Canal Splash!, please visit www.canalsplash.com