- Up to 42 People
- 1.5 Hours
- All Ages
Enjoy a unique experience with this Sam Patch Erie Canal Boat Tour, cruising through Lock 32 and learning how a ditch transformed a wilderness settlement into America’s first boomtown. Book your tour today.
Traverse the legendary Erie Canal — considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world — on a replica historic packet boat.
Cruises offer a rare perspective on the region’s cultural heritage, offering live narration and a trip through a century-old lock.
Each year, more than 11,000 people — representing all 50 states and more than 30 countries — cruise on the Erie Canal on the Sam Patch, named after a 19th-century mill working who became the first famous American daredevil by jumping off waterfalls, including Rochester’s High Falls.
Drinks, snacks, and bathroom are on board. Cruises depart Wednesday – Monday from Schoen Place in Pittsford.
Wondering what the weather will be like on your tour? Check out the upcoming Pittsford forecast below: