NEWS FROM CORN HILL NAVIGATION FOUNDATION

Ahoy mateys! Your kids will discover their inner sailor as they glide along the Erie Canal onboard Sam Patch in August. Our August Kids’ Cruises feature nautical-themed puzzles, games, activities, and crafts. Kids will get a behind-the scenes look at our vessels and will learn to tie nautical knots. They’ll also join our Captain in the pilot…

The Erie Canal is so much more than an engineering marvel! It was home to preachers and pirates, brawlers and men called canawlers. The canal was a key portion of the underground railroad, birthed the women’s rights movement, and literally put Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse on the map. Folklore figures Joshua the Frog and Daredevil…

We invite you to join the celebration of the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial by adding your name to history—literally! Visit the Corn Hill Navigation Waterfront Center to sign our oversized public birthday card, honoring 200 years of the Erie Canal’s legacy. It’s a fun and meaningful way to be part of this milestone year. Can’t make…

We are thrilled to be part of the beloved Corn Hill Arts Festival once again! Taking place July 12 and 13, this iconic summer celebration transforms Rochester’s historic Corn Hill neighborhood into a vibrant showcase of art, music, food, and community. While you’re enjoying the festival, be sure to stop by our booth on Corn Hill…

Celebrate a milestone, reward your team, or host an unforgettable gathering aboard Sam Patch or Riverie—Corn Hill Navigation’s classic canal boats offering private boat charters in Rochester, NY. Each vessel accommodates up to 40 guests and delivers a unique perspective of the historic Erie Canal and scenic Genesee River. A Floating Venue for Every Occasion…

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 –…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…