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…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts October 16th
Corn Hill Navigation is delighted to have its first brick-and-mortar office/storage/meeting space, located in the Corn Hill Neighborhood. Test your knowledge of this beautiful and historic section of Rochester. 1. When was the Corn Hill Neighborhood established? a. Around 1776 b. Around 1812 c. Around 1857 d. Around 1903 2. Why is the area called…
Celebrate Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Us!
This Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, embark on a memorable adventure with us aboard Riverie and Sam Patch! Both vessels offer unique experiences along the picturesque waterways of Upstate New York, perfect for enjoying the holiday weekend with family and friends. Whether you prefer a scenic wildlife cruise or a historical journey through the Erie Canal and/or…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts-October 9th
A cruise on Riverie immerses passengers in the natural beauty of the Genesee River and its flora and fauna. Test your knowledge about the wildlife that lives in and around the river habitat. 1. What bird species are you NOT likely to see while cruising on Riverie? a. Trumpeter Swan b. Bald Eagle c. Great…
Meet the Corn Hill Navigation Team-featuring Director of Operations-Laura Mack
Meet Laura Mack, our Director of Operations. Laura joined the Corn Hill Navigation team May 2023, just before our boats hit the water for that season. Prior to becoming CHN’s Director of Operations, Laura worked in healthcare as a Case Manager. Laura has always been involved in the non-profit sector, as she completed two years…
Support Access to Our Waterways
At Corn Hill Navigation, we want everyone to have access to the magic of being on the water. We recognize that there are factors keeping people away from these experiences, beginning with cost and accessibility challenges. You can change this. Corn Hill Navigation is a nonprofit organization, committed to ensuring everyone has the chance to experience…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts-October 2nd
Here is Part 2 of our quiz about one of Rochester’s locks, Lock 32, located at the intersection of the Erie Canal and Clover St. in Pittsford. Come enjoy navigating through one of Rochester’s locks on a Sam Patch or Riverie cruise! 1. How does water enter the lock? a. The lock tender activates electric…