Meet an End-to-Ender: Jean Beaudoin

Congratulations to Jean Beaudoin, one of the newest Erie Canalway Trail End-to-Enders! Beaudoin, co-owner of a Montreal brewpub, Benelux Brasserie Artisanale, boxed his bike and traveled by train to Toronto, before cycling 100 miles to reach Niagara Falls and the official start of the Erie Canalway Trail, Canalside in Buffalo. After riding the trail 360 … Continue reading Meet an End-to-Ender: Jean Beaudoin →

Bicyclists Bring Business rolls into the Tonawandas

Bicyclists Bring Business Roundtable and Bike-a-Round held in the Tonawandas on October 14 and 15 highlighted significant local enthusiasm for the cities of Tonawanda and North Tonwanda to serve as a regional cycling hub. Situated at the intersection of several long-distance trails, including the Erie Canalway Trail, and close to the Canadian border, the two cites are … Continue reading Bicyclists Bring Business rolls into the Tonawandas →

Brockport swim team keeps it clean

The Brockport High School Girls Swim Team has been involved in the Canalway Adopt-a-Trail program since its inception in 2003, demonstrating a commitment to their local community and providing a great service for all who love and use the trail. The group cleans and maintains a section of trail in the Village of Brockport from the Smith … Continue reading Brockport swim team keeps it clean →

First ECT end-to-end thru-hiker relates his experiences

Below is a guest post from Scott "Atlas" Benjamin -- the first thru-hiker (that we know of) to complete the entire Erie Canalway Trail and become an ECT End-to-Ender. Scott is a disabled veteran who returned to the U.S. with both physical and emotional injuries. Scott has hiked more than 3,000 miles along the Appalachian Trail. He … Continue reading First ECT end-to-end thru-hiker relates his experiences →

Welcome the newest ECT Trail Adopters: Wayne ARC

Wayne ARC Group Day Habilitation Program, one of the newest Erie Canalway Trail Adopters, gives back to the community by maintaining a half-mile section of trail between Lock 28B and Old Lyons Road in the Village of Newark. "Even a small amount of work pays off for the people using the trail. It’s a … Continue reading Welcome the newest ECT Trail Adopters: Wayne ARC →

500 riders, 400 miles, 300 photos, 200 communities: Cycling the Erie Canal

There is no better way to see the history and beautiful scenery New York has to offer than traveling by bike. This year PTNY hosted more than 500 bicyclists on the 16th annual Cycling the Erie Canal bike tour July 13-20. Representatives from the New York State Canal Corporation, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation … Continue reading 500 riders, 400 miles, 300 photos, 200 communities: Cycling the Erie Canal →

Our own “Wedding of the Waters” reenactment

By Mary Jo Childs, Williston, Vermont A guest post from one of our Cycling the Erie Canal riders The celebration of the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 included a ceremony called “Wedding of the Waters”. A barrel of water collected from Lake Erie was transported 363 miles via canal boat to the mouth … Continue reading Our own “Wedding of the Waters” reenactment →