News: Canal Corperation Annoounces Target Opening Date and Hours for 2008 Navigation Season
From NY Canals - Guide to New York's Erie, Oswego, Champlain, and Cayuga-Seneca Canal System
March 19, 2008
CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES TARGET OPENING DATE & HOURS FOR UPCOMING NAVIGATION SEASON
The New York State Canal Corporation today announced that the target date for opening the 183rd consecutive navigation season on the New York State Canal System is Thursday, May 1, 2008, weather permitting.
The Corporation also announced a reduction in the hours of operation and its staffing for seasonal work program, which allows for a savings of roughly $1 million. The hours of operation for the 2008 navigation season will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. These hours were most recently in place during the 1991 and 1992 navigation seasons.
Recreational tolls for use of the Canal System locks and lift bridges have been reinstated for 2008. All pleasure craft boats passing through any lock or lift bridge must purchase a Two-Day, Ten-Day or Seasonal Pass. Tolls for recreational craft are based on vessel size as follows:
| Vessel Length | Two-Day Pass | Ten-Day Pass | Seasonal Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 ft. | $5.00 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
| 16 ft. – Under 26 ft. | $10.00 | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| 26 ft. – 39 ft. | $15.00 | $37.50 | $75.00 |
| Over 39 ft. | $20.00 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
Passes are available for in-person purchase at a number of sales locations: designated Canal System locks; Canal Corporation Section Headquarters; Canal Corporation Headquarters; and at designated vendors. Passes can also be purchased through the mail by sending a request to New York State Canal Corporation, P.O. Box 22058 Albany, New York 12201-2058.
The New York State Canal System is comprised of four historic waterways, the Erie, the Champlain, the Oswego and the Cayuga-Seneca Canals. Spanning 524 miles across New York State, the waterway links the Hudson River, Lake Champlain, Lake Ontario, the Finger Lakes and the Niagara River with communities rich in history and culture.
