Fall Into Fun With Our Cider & Donut Cruise!
Celebrate the season with our delightful Cider & Donut Cruise aboard Sam Patch in Pittsford on Saturday and Sunday mornings. As you savor the crisp autumn air, enjoy a complimentary glass of local apple cider and a delicious donut with every ticket purchased. On this family-friendly cruise, you’ll be treated to a live narrative that delves into the historical significance…
Experience Unforgettable Music Cruises
Looking for a unique date night or fun evening experience in Upstate New York? Join us for our upcoming music cruises on the Sam Patch every Thursday and Riverie every Friday evening. These Sunset Cruises offer a delightful blend of live music, good company, and stunning views. Step aboard the Sam Patch on Thursdays to…
Join us on board for hands-on, interactive art cruises along the canal!
Fiber Arts Workshops: Starting this Wednesday June 26 @ 4pm on Sam Patch, we have a knowledgeable and engaging fiber artist on board to guide you through how to make a Wool Applique Penny Rug. Join us to learn how to hand-stitch this wool penny rug. It could be used as a mug rug, a…
Expand your Mind and Creativity with our Arts and Culture Series
We are excited to announce our new “Arts and Culture Series”! This series of cruises will explore the rich history and impact of the Erie Canal. We will take an in-depth dive into the values, customs, ideas, and creativity that flourished with the opening of the canal, profoundly influencing the individuals and collective society of…
Bird Watching Cruises along the Genesee River and the Erie Canal
Embark on an enriching journey with Corn Hill Navigation’s birding cruises, led by local guides Randi and Nic Minetor. The Minetors, known for their birding books, have their work distributed nationwide by Falcon Guides and Quick Reference Publishing. During these cruises, participants can spot over 20 bird species, including the great blue heron, great egret,…
Corn Hill Navigation to Host Two “Beers, Bikes, and Barges” Cycling Events
Corn Hill Navigation (CHN) is joining with the Syracuse-based Erie Canal Museum to present two of the Museum’s popular series of 12 Beers, Bikes, and Barges summer cycling events. Each event consists of a 90-minute guided bike tour that introduces riders to a unique local brewery with a post-ride drink and showcases the history of a different section of the Erie Canal and Empire State Trail between Albany and Lockport. Of all the series participants, only Corn Hill Navigation can actually put the barge in its two Beers, Bikes, and Barges events.