Meet the Corn Hill Navigation Team-Ticket Booth Customer Service Agent-Carlos Vazquez
Arnaldo Vazquez (Carlos) joined Corn Hill Navigation a little over a year ago as a Ticket Booth Customer Service Agent. He enjoys meeting new people and says “It’s a pleasure working for Corn Hill Navigation. I plan to be here for years to come!” When asked about what he would tell people about CHN, Carlos…
Fall Fun on the Genesee
Join the fun as the City of Rochester celebrates ROC The Riverway Weekend October 4-6. There will be activities galore from Lake Ontario to Genesee Valley Park: Biking, Hiking, Fishing, Walking tours along the Genesee River and Corn Hill Neighborhood, and more. Of course, Corn Hill Navigation will be in the heart of the activities…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts- September 25th
One of our passengers’ favorite parts of their Sam Patch cruise is navigating through Lock 32, one of the many “boat elevators” along the length of the Erie Canal. Engineering marvels of their time, the Erie Canal’s locks make it possible for boats to negotiate the canal’s 566 feet of elevation change from the Hudson…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts-September 18th
Three graceful arch bridges span the water in Genesee Valley Park, and are best viewed from the deck of Riverie. Find out how much you know about these Rochester architectural treasures. 1. Colleagues of which architect designed the arch bridges? a. Frank Lloyd Wright b. Calvert Vaux c. Don Bergmann d. Frederick Law Olmsted 2….
Meet the Corn Hill Navigation Team-Crew Member Darla Ellman
Meet Darla Ellman. Darla joined our Corn Hill Navigation family in May 2024 as a crew member, and possesses a NYS Boating Safety Certificate. She enjoys meeting people from all over the country and world, sharing commonalities and learning from each other. “I love interacting with the guests to make their experiences the best I…
Homecoming Weekends on the Water!
It’s fall in Rochester- days are still sunny and warm, leaves are changing color, and the herons and egrets are abundant. No wonder the area’s many universities have chosen the beauty of this season to welcome student families and alumni to Meliora Weekend, Naz Fest, Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend, Brockport Homecoming and Family Weekend and St. John…
Meet the Corn Hill Navigation Team- Captain Lindsay Levy
Lindsay Levy is from Webster, NY and grew up on the water as her family owns a cottage on the St Lawrence Seaway. A fun fact about Lindsay is that she is a twin! She also has two step brothers and a half sister. Lindsay started working for Corn Hill Navigation 6 years ago as…
Boats On The Move: Riverie in Pittsford & Sam Patch in Brockport Next Week!
CHN boats will be on the move from September 17—22 offering new opportunities for our friends and neighbors throughout the region to experience the history and natural beauty of the Erie Canal. Sam Patch, CHN’s replica canal packet boat, will travel 25 miles west to the Historic Erie Canal Village of Brockport on Wednesday, September…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts-September 11th
Riverie has introduced thousands of passengers to the beauty of the Genesee River and the magnificence of the Rochester skyline. How much do you know about our region’s newest tour boat? 1. Where was Riverie constructed? a. Albany, New York b. Newark, New Jersey c. Baltimore, Maryland d. Portland, Maine 2. When was the boat…
Meet the Corn Hill Navigation Team-Ticket Booth Customer Service Agent- Corrinne Reed
Meet Corrinne Reed. She is experiencing her first summer with Corn Hill Navigation (CHN) as a member of the ticket booth staff. After working for 40 years as an IT manager in corporations in Rochester, she enjoys meeting our cruising passengers and encouraging customers to experience a ride on the Erie Canal. When asked what…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts – September 4th
This week we’ll look at the Erie Canal by the numbers. 1. What was the original length of the Erie Canal when it was completed in 1825? A) 100 miles B) 250 miles C) 363 miles D) 500 miles 2. How many feet wide was the original Erie Canal when it opened in 1825? A)…
Fall Into Fun With Our Cider & Donut Cruise!
Celebrate the season with our delightful Cider & Donut Cruise aboard Sam Patch in Pittsford on Saturday and Sunday mornings. As you savor the crisp autumn air, enjoy a complimentary glass of local apple cider and a delicious donut with every ticket purchased. On this family-friendly cruise, you’ll be treated to a live narrative that delves into the historical significance…