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Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridora modern motorboat on the Erie Canal at sunrise.
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Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Fees & Reservations
 

ACTIVITY FEES

There are no admission fees to the Erie Canalway and most of the towpath sections. There are fees for boating through the locks and private and non-profit historic sites may charge admission or accept donations for special events and programs.

Information on fees for boating through the locks may be found with the New York State Canal Corporation.

Changing mule teams at a canal lock.  

Did You Know?
The set of five locks in Waterford are the world's greatest series of high lift locks. The total lift is 169 feet, which is twice as much as the total lift from sea-level to the summit of the Panama Canal.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST