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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
Operating Hours & Seasons
 
Operating Hours & Seasons
Most towpath sections of the Erie Canalway are open year around from dawn until dusk. The canal is closed to boat traffic during the winter. For more information on lock hours of operation contact the NY State Canal Corporation.

Be sure to visit the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Visitor Center, located at Peebles Island State Park in Waterford, NY.

Peebles Island State Park is open 7:30 a.m. to dusk daily. To contact them by phone or mail:
P.O. Box 219
Waterford, NY 12188
Phone:(518) 237-8643
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.

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