Explore the many cities, towns, and villages along the waterway. You’ll find visitor centers, shops, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance of the canal and Canalway Trail. Be sure …

The Erie Canal is a historic canal in upstate New York that runs east–west between the Hudson River and Lake Erie. Completed in 1825, the canal was the first navigable waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, vastly reducing the costs of transporting people and goods across the Appalachians.

Don't miss a photo opp with the iconic pair of signs that mark the east and west ends of the Erie Canal! Each of the end points below links to the exact location on google maps. West end: Buffalo, Canal Place - Erie Canalway Trail Mile Marker Zero

Mar 21, 2025 · Erie Canal, historic waterway of the United States, connecting the Great Lakes with New York City via the Hudson River at Albany. The canal, 363 miles (584 km) long, was the first canal in the United States to connect western waterways with the Atlantic Ocean.

The Erie Canal is a major component of the New York State Canal System and has operated continuously every navigation season since 1825. The 524-mile inland water route ascends 571 feet from Waterford to Buffalo.

Use the NYS Canal System map to plan activities, identify points of interest and more! Includes a map of the Erie canal, Champlain canal, Cayuga-Seneca canals, and Oswego canals, as well as related waterways.

Maps of the Erie Canal (click on the map image below to see the full-size version)