The Erie Canal: How a ‘big ditch’ transformed America’s economy, culture and even religion

Two hundred years ago, the Erie Canal was often derided as a ‘folly.’ Yet the waterway went on to transform the American ...
Democrat and Chronicle

Where to see the barge carrying a pedestrian bridge on the Erie Canal near Rochester

A large pedestrian bridge bound for Buffalo is traveling across New York via barge on the Erie Canal this week. And by the weekend, it should be moving through Monroe County. For the last week, the ...
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NASA Unveils Incredible Satellite View of the Erie Canal at 200 Years Old

The Erie Canal, completed in 1825, celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2025. Known as one of the most remarkable engineering feats of its time, it transformed early American infrastructure, connecting ...
Yahoo

Between Albany And Buffalo Is New York's Famous Canal With A Car-Free Bike Path Passing Picturesque Towns

If you're ready for a break from the trail and want to spend the night, the Canal Side Inn has cozy rooms and a bistro ...
WBEZ

Erie Canal, the ditch that made Chicago great, marks its 200th birthday

More than any other historical event, the opening of the Erie Canal, on Oct. 26, 1825, set Chicago on the path to becoming the city it is today.
The Daily Orange

Erie Canal’s bicentennial commemorates waterway’s history of ‘harm’

The Erie Canal Bicentennial will end this year, commemorating the canal’s history of displacing communities, including the ...
Buffalo Rising

Registration Open for World Canals Conference 2025: Commemorating 200 Years of the Erie Canal

WCC 2025 marks the Bicentennial of the opening of the original Erie Canal. Buffalo’s vital role in the creation of the Erie Canal will soon be on full display for the world, as this city plays host to ...
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Historic Olmsted bridges over Erie Canal in Genesee Valley Park need repairs, but who’s responsible?

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Every week we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal. Now we go to the canal in Genesee Valley Park to go over and under three historic bridges that need to be repaired.
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This Canal Route Is Now A Scenic Recreation Trail Connecting Cleveland, Akron, And Ohio's Only National Park

This perfect Ohioan trail for bikers and pedestrians connects a variety of areas with shops, eateries, wildlife viewing spots ...
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Erie Canal’s impact on Genesee River raises environmental concerns

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Have you heard of “The Crossing?” It’s a unique feature of the Erie Canal where the canal intersects with the Genesee River at Genesee Valley Park. This week, News10NBC’s Chief ...
Cleveland.com

Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition to hold ribbon cutting for Summit Lake Trail in Akron

AKRON, Ohio – The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, along with the city of Akron and Summit Lake residents, will hold a ribbon-cutting event on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the recently ...
Democrat and Chronicle

Seneca Chief retraces Erie Canal route, stops in Rochester

Buffalo Maritime Center’s replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief arrived in Rochester on Sept. 27 for its fourth port stop along its Bicentennial Voyage through the Erie Canal. The 33-day voyage ...