Erie Canal Adventures is the premier boat rental organization on the Erie Canal. Their fleet of Lockmaster Canal boats depart from Mid-Lakes Marina in the town of Macedon. From this location on the Western Erie Canal you can travel west to North Tonawanda or east to the Oswego or Cayuga- Seneca Canals to discover history, culture, new experiences and fun.
No experience? Don’t worry! The boats are simple to operate and the Canal System couldn’t be more boater friendly. Our courteous and skilled crew will be ready to answer any questions you may have on your journey
Relax… We’ve planned thoughtfully and carefully so you can enjoy your vacation. If the unexpected should happen, we’re just a phone call away.
What’s the Erie Canal like?
- Calm waters with channel markers make canalling easy.
- Set your own pace
- Each canal town has a unique personality
- Make friends at farmer’s markets, shops and taverns
- The locks are fun; we’ll show you the ropes!!
- Visit museums, hike, or bike the tow path, fish, swim, relax!!
Where do we tie up at night?
Canal villages have public docks with shopping and dining.
The locks are like parks with places to tie up.
Choose from one of our four different size and optioned canal boats. From the Lockmaster 34 to the Lockmasters 41 & 42 or the latest addition to the fleet, the Harriet H. Wiles, Erie Canal Adventures has a boat in both size and accommodations that will allow for an exciting and enjoyable way to discover the Erie Canal.