NEWS FROM CORN HILL NAVIGATION FOUNDATION

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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?…

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…

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…

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…

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…