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…
Meet the Corn Hill Navigation Team-Crew Member Debbie Gruber
Cruising on the beautiful Genesee River and Erie Canal, meeting new people, and telling them about our great city, are part of the job for deckhand, Debbie Gruber. In her two seasons with Corn Hill Navigation, Debbie has welcomed passengers aboard Riverie and continues to delight them with stories about Rochester’s rich history vis-à-vis the…
Attention Teachers—Embark on an educational journey with your students along the Erie Canal this fall!
Take your students back in time on the Erie Canal this fall! Spring cruises fill up quickly, but we have availability for your class this autumn before our season ends on October 31st. This is the perfect field trip for 4th graders studying New York State history. Students will cruise on the replica packet boat…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts- August 28th
This week’s quiz focuses on Rochester’s early industries. Our waterways played a critical role in attracting settlers in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. The power of the Genesee River, and later the ease of shipping on the Erie Canal contributed to Rochester becoming a thriving city by the 1830’s. Author Nathaniel Hawthorne passed through…
Meet the Corn Hill Navigation Team – Crew Member Evan Miller-Watelet
Meet Evan Miller, crew member. Evan has been with Corn Hill Navigation (CHN) for three years. When asked what other jobs or interests he’s had, Evan replies, “A lot of things! I’ve been a server, a bartender, a delivery driver, and more. I’m also a singer/songwriter, and I’ve sung with wedding bands quite a bit.”…
Specialty Cruises – All Season Long!
Specialty cruises provide an opportunity to choose from a variety of experiences on our waterways. While we continue to host our regular narration cruises to give all passengers information on our historic waterways, we also present options on board to enjoy the waterways from a different perspective. Our specialty cruises this season range from birding…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts- August 21st
Our Genesee River was once the unfortunate victim of decades of neglect and unfettered pollution. Corn Hill Navigation’s founder, Ted Curtis, used to say that we’ll know the health of the Genesee River has improved when the herons return to its banks. A cruise on Riverie will treat you to that majestic sight – herons…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts- August 14th
More than 250,000 residents and visitors have enjoyed cruising on the Erie Canal and Genesee River aboard Sam Patch. How much do you know about Corn Hill Navigation’s first vessel? Where was Sam Patch built? Newark, New Jersey Albany, New York Skaneateles, New York Buffalo, New York In what year was Sam Patch constructed? 1991…
Erie Canal Cruises in Brockport: Sept 18-22
We are thrilled to be returning to Brockport this year for our 2nd year in a row! Our vessel, Sam Patch, will be making its way from its port in Pittsford, all the way to Brockport on September 18th and returning to the Pittsford port on September 22nd. Between these dates, we have many opportunities for you to enjoy cruising on the Erie Canal…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts for August 7th
Take a cruise on Riverie, and you’ll pass one of Rochester’s most famous landmarks: Mount Hope Cemetery. How much do you know about the cemetery and its residents? 1. In what year was Mount Hope Cemetery opened? a. 1797 b. 1813 c. 1825 d. 1838 2. Which of these cemetery structures is the oldest? a….