Thank you to our participants and providers for a successful winter season out On The Canals. Check back soon for upcoming free summer adventures!
Thank you to our participants and providers for a successful winter season out On The Canals. Check back soon for upcoming free summer adventures!
Now in its fourth year, On the Canals offers FREE recreational activities is sponsored by the NYS Canal Corporation and NY Power Authority. Enjoy unique opportunities to experience the Canal waterways and trails. On the Canals excursions include kayaking, cycling, cruising, hiking outdoor painting, snowshoeing and accessible activities such as adaptive kayaking.
Initially piloted summer 2020 as ‘NY Canal Staycations,’ the ‘On the Canals’ program expanded to be year-round participation nearly has grown five times with more than 13,000 participants in 2022.
NYS Canal Corp Partners With The Canalway Challenge
Whether you are taking your first steps toward fitness or are an experienced athlete, set your sights on adventure and fun along the 524-mile NYS Canal System and 360-mile Erie Canalway Trail.
Reach your one-of-a-kind, personal mileage goal – whether cycling, paddling, running, hiking, rolling, or walking – and discover all you can do along New York’s canals!
Note on Accessibility: For information on whether an activity site meets your specific needs, please contact the adventure provider or search the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center’s (IRRC) database.