Free Trail & Waterway Activities

Oswego Expeditions

The NYS Canal System is home to an abundance of water and trail-side recreation, iconic landmarks of New York’s history and charming canalside towns.

The NYS Canal Corp/NYPA is proud to partner with local providers to offer FREE excursions across the Canal Corridor.

From kayaking, biking, and boating, to birding and painting—experience the great outdoors

On the Canals!

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Excursions

Sep 29 - Oct 1

Corning Museum of Glass Mobile Hotshop

Live glassmaking experience!

Saratoga Region

Cycling workshops and rides

Fall foliage tours on supported rides!

Painting alongside the Canal

Check for last minute cancellations

Monroe, Niagara, Orleans Counties

Fall Fishing Program

World class fishing destinations!

Montezuma Audubon Ctr Guided Hike

Exploring Fall Migratory Birds

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Regional Resources

Empire State Trail
NYS Parks Explorer App
NYS DEC Adventure at Home
I Love NY
Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor
Canalway Challenge
Parks and Trails New York
Discover Upstate NY
Discover the Erie Canal
100 Must See Miles
NYS Brewers Association

Local Resources

Cayuga County Tourism
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
Discover Seneca
Discover Albany
Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council
Montezuma Wetlands
Montgomery County Tourism
Niagara Wine Trail
Orleans County Tourism
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Visit Central NY
Wayne County Tourism

Program Partners

ADK Ultra Cycling
Brockport, Village of
Canal Side Experiences
Corn Hill Navigation
Corning Museum of Glass
Crafts for Learning
Elevator Alley Kayak
Erie Canal Adventures
Erie Canal Boat Company
Erie Canal Cruises
Erie Canal Museum
Finger Lakes Water Adventures
Gail Talmadge Art
Gems Along the Mohawk
GObike Buffalo
Hudson Crossing Park
Mohawk Maiden Cruises
LI Movie Nights
Montezuma Audubon Center
Niagara Outfitters
Niagara River Cruises
Orleans County YMCA
Oswego Expeditions
Upstate Kayak Rentals

Learn More About Our Work

Reimagine the Canals Initiative

Learn More About On the Canals