Little Falls Harbor

05/22/2026

A Life on the Water: Tom Ryan Takes the Helm as Little Falls Harbor Master

Tom Ryan has spent a lifetime following the water. From his first tentative voyage on the Hudson River in a borrowed 16-foot runabout to five years navigating the halls of the U.S. Senate, his journey has been anything but a straight line — but it has always found its way back to the canal. Now,

05/21/2026

Bound for Boston: $7 Million Fireboat Stops in Little Falls on Historic Canal Journey

A gleaming 70-foot firefighting vessel drew the attention of curious onlookers along the Erie Canal in Little Falls on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, as the Boston Fire Department's newest fireboat, the Martin Pierce, made an overnight stop on its long journey home. The Martin Pierce — n

05/14/2026

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All portions of the New York State Canal system are scheduled to open for navigation on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:00 am, except for Locks E-24 (Baldwinsville), E-25 (Mays Point), and CS-1 (Cayuga). Until further notice, Lock E-16 and Lock E-17 will pass vessels in both directions on the even hou

05/06/2026

05/01/2026

2026 Navigation Season - System Hours for Erie Canal

Mariners are advised that, conditions permitting, all portions of the New York State Canal system are scheduled to open Friday, May 15, 2026, for the annual Navigation Season. As the Canal Corporation continues to recruit seasonal staff, lock operating hours may differ from previous seasons at vario

04/30/2026

Canalway Challenge Kicks Off Along New York’s Canals

WATERFORD—The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor kicks off its 8th annual Canalway Challenge on May 1. The free program invites people of all ages and abilities to set a personal mileage goal and walk, run, cycle, paddle, or roll along the NYS Canal System to achieve it, earning recognition ...

04/20/2026

Battles, Boats & Big Views
Begin your Mohawk Valley adventure at a reconstructed frontier fort that once shaped the course of American history, then follow the flow of the Mohawk River and Erie Canal from Rome to Little Falls. Boating, cycling, and hiking options are all within easy reach, making history, landscapes, and active outdoor fun part of the experience.

Begin your Mohawk Valley adventure at a reconstructed frontier fort that once shaped the course of American history, then follow the flow of the Mohawk River and Erie Canal from Rome to Little Falls. Boating, cycling, and hiking options are all within easy reach, making history, landscapes, and acti...

02/04/2026

Historic Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief to Dock in Little Falls as Part of Back to Buffalo Tour
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Little Falls, NY – The Buffalo Maritime Center is excited to announce the upcoming "Back to Buffalo Tour," a statewide educational and community engagement initiative featuring the replica Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief. This tour commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal and aims to con

01/20/2026

Canal Corporation Announces Opening Date

The New York State Canal Corporation today announced that, conditions permitting, all portions of the New York State Canal system are scheduled to open on Friday, May 15, 2026. This year marks the 202nd consecutive season of navigation along New York’s Canals. There are no tolls or fees for re

10/12/2025