Boat the Erie Canal

Visit this section often to learn more about boating on the Erie Canal.  This section will include detailed information on how to get the most out of a vacation on the water.   Articles about the best destinations for boaters.  Articles about the marinas along the more than 524 miles of navigable waterways.  Articles about destinations along the water front, from wineries to museums.

Boating News & Articles

  • Seneca Chief 2026

    Seneca Chief 2026

    2026 Back to Buffalo Tour About the 2026 Back to Buffalo Tour After traveling east to New York City to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal’s opening in the fall of 2025, the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief will travel westward along the canal to return to the city of Buffalo, where it all began. […]
  • Houseboats in Rome NY

    Houseboats in Rome NY

    Could a houseboat community be coming to Rome NY, well yes if a local developer is able to receive the necessary zoning and planning board permission.   The plan would be to re-configure the marina to allow for 21 year-round houseboats to be placed at the Erie Canal Marina.  As is the case with several marinas […]
  • Dock and Deli in Amsterdam

    Dock and Deli in Amsterdam

    Docking and dining in Amsterdam, just got a lot easier.  Pay for docking and order food from Anthony’s deli and market.
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