Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises

Our boats are out of the water and awaiting their turn to be shrouded in shrink wrap for winter storage.

Mike & Sharon Murphy have nominated one of their employees, Mike Wrona aka MikeW, for a spot on the Canal New York Marketing & Business Alliance Board of Directors for 2020/21. He has been a 12-year advocate for the United States to apply for the Erie Canal to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Thank You Jeff Fader! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKXl0dFVjqg

While our summer cruise season may be over, our Erie Canalside Banquest Center remains open. We are able, following New York State Covid-19 guidelines, to handle your wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, funeral breakfast, business meeting, business/organization breakfasts, lunches, dinners, etc. Just call us at 716-433-6155 or 800-378-0352 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You may also contact us via email at [email protected].

Yesterday was the final day of our 2020 cruise season. Tomorrow our boats will be heading for winter storage at a Niagara River boatyard. With the rise of Covid-19 and its impact on all of our lives, we would like to thank everyone who cruised with us under restricted circumstances and for their support. Let us all hope that 2021 is a better year. In the meantime, the Canalside portion of our business remains open. Give us a call (716-433-6155) to discuss your wedding, anniversary, shower, business meeting, etc. needs. We will work with you to make for a successful event. Be Well Everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmHpXfP7S0k

WANTED! At 2:45 PM today, this squirrel was observed running off Lockview V. It had been disturbed by a crew member. The squirrel was then watched as it scrambled up into a tree adjacent to the boat where it had hidden a previously stolen homemade Chocolate Chip cookie. The thief came down and brazenly began devouring the cookie 20 feet away from the crew member.

This year's winning photo was that of the Lockport Locks, our stomping ground.

A Tom Prohaska article in the Buffalo News talking about Covid-19's effect on Niagara County businesses, including ours. #thomasprohaska

Brockport Rocks! We found your gift. #brockportrocks

The original Erie Canal cost $7 million to build and construction took place between 1817 to 1825. The legislative act allowing bonds to be sold to finance the canals' construction specified a maximum interest rate of 6 percent. This apparently was the interest rate which the bonds actually paid. Over the period from 1824 to 1882 the total tolls collected amounted to approximately $121 million. This ranged from $300 thousand in 1824 to $4.5 million in 1862. (San Jose St. Univ....) Traveling between Albany and Buffalo cost $3.63 per person or $5.44 with meals included.

We are now on our Fall schedule thru the end of the season on Oct. 14th. Because of the reduce capacity we are permitted to carry on our boats, it is recommended that you purchase tickets on line at our web page. We will sell tickets at the gift shop if seats are available. www.lockportlocks.com Schedule until the end of the season: Sunday thru Friday - 12:30PM and 3:00PM Saturday - 10:00AM, 12:30PM, and 3:00PM

Sunday, Aug. 30, was a beautiful day. Lockview IV, our 25 passenger (NYS health rules) boat is available for small group charters. Call 716-433-6155 for more info. Last day for our cruise season is Oct.14th.

This afternoon I went to the Locks will the goal of taking pictures of the waters below Lock 34 as it empties. As the lock empties its 2.5 million gallons of ...water the canal gets quite angry for a short while. The canal can rival that of the lower Niagara River for a short time. The lock keeper John said that he would go "4 lights" for me. In other words, he was going to open the valves all the way to eleven. It didn't take too long before the lock doors would open and out would come the tour boat. Most photos of the canal show its calm and soothing waters. I hope that these photos show something a little different and do it justice. If you ever get a chance you can carefully stand there for yourself and watch. #lockport #lockportny #lovelockport #explorelockport #projectlockport #eriecanal #lock34 #clintonsditch #newyorkstate #niagaracounty #runlockport #milebymilelockport #jefftracyphotography

Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises Congrats, you're a 2020 Travelers' Choice Winner Congratulations Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises on being a Travelers’ Choice Winner. Each year, we comb through reviews, ratings, and saves from travelers everywhere, and use that info to award the very best. You’re part of an exclusive group, and we want to help you celebrate (and promote) this major accomplishment.... TripAdvisor LLC 400 1st Avenue Needham, MA 02494 USA

We did enjoy our tour. You staff was exceptional and it is very easy to recommend your tours to others. Please feel free to share our video we made to promote your business. https://youtu.be/mTUBVeB3KOQ... Sam Canders ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank You Mr. Canders From: The Staff at Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises #cruisenewyork -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Boat ride lasted for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Was fun, relaxing, and informative. The captain takes you up and down two locks (basically, an elevator for boats) with the boat rising about 50 feet higher than the starting point. Drinks (including alcoholic) and light snacks are available for purchase on the boat as well. The boat has two floors that you are able to freely walk up and down throughout the trip. Crew was friendly and knowledgeable and the price was fair. Would definitely recommend trying it out. Reviewed by Sam Zargary on Google