NEWS FROM CORN HILL NAVIGATION FOUNDATION

Don a costume (or not – your choice) and hop onboard Sam Patch for one of our October Kids’ Cruises.  Kids will be treated to an EERIE adventure while cruising on the canal and traveling through a lock. They’ll enjoy mysterious riddles, confounding puzzles, spooky crafts, and a bit of trick or treat.  Cruises depart…

Visiting the Rochester area or hosting guests for Parents’ or Homecoming weekend?  Between football games and trips to Target, treat your family and friends to a lovely cruise aboard Riverie or Sam Patch.  Step out onto the deck with a cold beverage and enjoy beautiful views of the river, the canal, and the spectacular fall…

Looking ahead to 2026? Now’s the perfect time to plan your unforgettable private cruise experience—and save. When you reserve your 2026 charter now, you’ll receive 2025 pricing for a limited time only! Corn Hill Navigation’s private charters offer the ideal blend of flexibility, charm, and customization. Whether you’re planning a corporate outing, special celebration, or…

Celebrate the crisp beauty of fall with a relaxing cruise along the Genesee River and Erie Canal! Join us aboard Riverie or Sam Patch for a seasonal favorite—our Cider & Donuts Cruise, featuring fresh treats from Powers Farm Market. Each guest will enjoy a glass of fresh apple cider and a delicious donut. This cruise is the perfect way to…

Join the fun and activities as Corn Hill Navigation celebrates 200 years of the Erie Canal in downtown Rochester on September 27. Welcome and tour the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief, a replica of the very first canal boat to traverse New York State in 1825. Enjoy free tours of Seneca Chief, demonstrations, live music, and more….

Ahoy, Me Hearties! Join us for our Kids’ Cruises aboard Sam Patch on September Saturdays to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate” Day! Young passengers will be treated to pirate-themed puzzles, games, and activities. They’ll create their pirate name, make a model pirate ship, and find treasure as they cruise the Erie Canal and traverse through…

Celebrate the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial and take your students back in time on Sam Patch this fall! We’re often booked up for spring cruises and have to turn classes away. But we have openings for your class this fall before our season ends on October 31. This is the perfect field trip for fourth graders…

Come take a memorable trip on the cruise boat Riverie, heading West on the Erie Canal to the historic canal villages of Spencerport and Brockport. Riverie will dock in both villages and do roundtrip departures for a few days in August.  The docking location in Spencerport will be at the Spencerport Depot & Canal Museum 16 East…

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…