WATERFORD, N.Y. — It is officially canal season once more, and to celebrate the Annual Waterford Canal Festival presented the opportunity for people to get out and enjoy the weekend along the canal.

Two centuries on, the Erie Canal's legacy - engineering marvel, economic catalyst and instrument of displacement - still ...

Visitors can stroll along the canal, join tours, see the locks in operation, and explore the history of Waterford. Festivalgoers can also walk around the vendors and enjoy delicious food while ...

WATERFORD, N.Y. — This year marks the bicentennial of the Erie Canal, and while the recent wavy rain had altered plans, the Waterford Canal Festival is still slated for this weekend and will offer an ...

Waterford’s annual Canal Fest kicks off this weekend. Every year, the event celebrates the opening of the New York State canal system. There are tons of activities and vendors to check out along the ...

The flooding in Waterford from over the weekend is affecting this year’s Waterford Canal Fest, but organizers are hoping will enjoy the many activities scheduled. Because of high water levels and ...

Sections of a pedestrian bridge being transported to Buffalo are loaded into Erie Canal Lock 2 by a crew from Carver Companies on Friday in Waterford. A barge is secured to Erie Canal Lock 2 by a crew ...

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Tents were lined up on Friday along the Erie Canal in Waterford ahead of the annual canal festival. Last week’s heavy rainfall delayed the opening of the canal, which ...

The state canal system opened for the season today at 7 a.m. New York State Canal Corporation local officials will hold an opening-day ceremony at 10 this morning at the Waterford Visitors Center in ...

WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center, 2 Museum Lane, will celebrate the Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary with an exhibit, titled “Always Know Your Pal,” that shares the ...