NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM
NOTICE TO
MARINERS
2008 Navigation Season
March 19, 2008
Mariners are advised that the New York State Canal System is
scheduled to open for the 183rd consecutive navigation season on
Thursday, May 1, 2008, weather permitting. The hours of operation
for the 2008 season will be 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily.
Mariners are also advised that recreational tolls for use of
Canal System locks and lift bridges have been reinstated for 2008,
at the same rate as 2005, the last time tolls were in place. All
boats passing through any lock or lift bridge on the Canal System
must purchase a Two-Day, Ten-Day or Seasonal Pass. Fees for
recreational craft are based on vessel size as follows:
| Vessel
Length |
Two-Day
Pass |
Ten-Day
Pass |
Seasonal
Pass |
| Under16 ft. |
$5.00 |
$12.50 |
$25.00 |
| 16 ft. – Under
26 ft. |
$10.00 |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
| 26 ft. – 39 ft. |
$15.00 |
$37.50 |
$75.00 |
|
Over 39 ft. |
$20.00 |
$50.00 |
$100.00 |
New York State Canal System Two-Day, Ten-Day, and Seasonal Passes
are available for in-person purchase at a number of sales locations:
designated Canal System locks; Canal Corporation Section
Headquarters (between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM); Canal Corporation
Headquarters (between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM); and at designated vendor
locations. Passes can also be purchased through the mail by sending
a request to New York State Canal Corporation, P.O. Box 22058
Albany, New York 12201-2058.
For updates and information on Canal conditions please call
1-800-4CANAL4 or visit
www.nyscanals.gov.
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Carmella R. Mantello
Director,
New York State Canal Corporation |
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