Tastings on the Water: Riverie’s Summer Sip ’n Sail Series
Join us on select Thursday evenings aboard Riverie for our Sip ’n Sail cruises, featuring local businesses with a passion for providing great libations*! You’ll have an experience to remember on our tastings cruises, which include great drinks, light fare, and the incredible scenery of the Genesee River and Erie Canal. Flight Wine Bar Tasting on Riverie –…
Introducing Corn Hill Navigation’s “Unlocking the Past Speaker Series”
Happy Birthday Erie Canal! Find out how “Clinton’s Ditch” turned a remote village on the country’s western frontier into America’s first boomtown, and the many reasons we have to celebrate that muddy little ditch’s 200th birthday this year. This season, in honor of the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial, each Wednesday will feature a different guest expert…
Kids’ Cruise Adventures
Introducing Corn Hill Navigation’s upcoming season of Kids’ Cruises, featuring games, activities, puzzles, and crafts specifically designed for passengers from ages 3-12 (but enjoyable for all ages)! In June, young passengers will be treated to puzzles, games, and activities related to the month’s “I Spy” theme. What wonders will your youngsters spy from the deck of…
Celebrate on the Water with Private Charters!
In addition to more than 800 cruises available at cornhillnav.org, both Riverie and Sam Patch are available for private charters! Our floating venues, perfect for groups of 10-40 people, will set the stage for a unique experience. Your guests will enjoy the beauty of the Genesee River and Erie Canal, while celebrating your special event….
Corn Hill Navigation announces its 2025 Erie Canal Bicentennial Season
At a media conference on April 16, Corn Hill Waterfront & Navigation Foundation (CHN) kicked off the year-long Erie Canal Bicentennial by announcing a season of special events marking the beginning of a historic year. The event featured remarks from key community leaders, including Rochester Mayor, Malik Evans; Deputy Monroe County Executive, Jeff McCann; Pittsford…
Corn Hill Navigation invites everyone to celebrate the Erie Canal Bicentennial with a homemade birthday card!
To commemorate the Erie Canal’s 200th “birthday,” Corn Hill Navigation is launching a Bicentennial Birthday Card Initiative, encouraging the community, especially students and families, to submit home-made birthday cards throughout the boating season. Cards may be displayed at the Corn Hill Navigation Waterfront Center (WFC) and/or shared on social media channels. Each week a card…
Rare Flotilla of Tour Boats to Travel East on the Erie Canal Marking End of 2024 Passenger Season
WHAT This morning, three Erie Canal tour boats—Colonial Belle, Riverie and Sam Patch—will make a rare journey together in a special flotilla, departing from Fairport and traveling eastward to Macedon. This unique event marks the end of the 2024 passenger cruising season on the canal. The next time these boats will return to the water…
2024 Season Reflection
Greetings, Corn Hill Navigation has been working to make Rochester’s incredible, historic waterways more accessible for over 3 decades! Yesterday marked the last day of cruises for 2024, and I’m thrilled to share that our 34th season was the best yet! This year, Corn Hill Navigation: Welcomed more than 18,000 passengers aboard Sam Patch and Riverie; Operated one thousand…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts-October 30th
Many thanks to our passengers, donors, and staff for a wonderful season! We’ll be back on the water in May, looking forward to another year of connecting people with Rochester’s historic waterways. Remember, gift cards make great holiday and Valentine’s Day gifts! You can purchase gift cards here. Here’s our final trivia quiz of 2024,…
Last Chance to Board the Boats for the 2024 Season!
All aboard for the last week of the 2024 cruising season. The forecast calls for mostly sunny weather and temps in the high 50s and 60s. The fall colors are spectacular and paint a lovely picture along our waterways. Its your last chance in 2024 to wave to the folks along the canal path in…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts- October 23rd
An autumn cruise on Riverie or Sam Patch is a great way to take in the beautiful fall foliage in our area. Book now! Our season ends soon! 1. What type of trees have leaves that change color? a. Deciduous b. Conifer c. Evergreen d. Fruit 2. What causes leaves to change color in autumn?…
Give the Gift of Adventure!
As we start winding down our season, our inboxes are already filled with multiple holiday gift ideas for friends, family, colleagues, or customers. There are so many choices out there! Let Corn Hill Navigation simplify and expedite your shopping with CHN gift certificates. Recent research shows that rather than material gifts, this year we prefer…