NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM

NOTICE TO MARINERS

2012 Navigation Season – Early Opening

April 27, 2012

Mariners are advised the Erie Canal, Oswego Canal and Cayuga/Seneca Canal will open tomorrow, April 28, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. for the 2012 navigation season. The Genesee River is scheduled to open Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. The Champlain Canal is scheduled to open Sunday, April 29, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.   

 The hours of operation for the 2012 season are as follows:

May 1 – May 23

7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

May 24 – September 5

7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

September 6 – September 28

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

September 29 – November 15

7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

 

For updates and information monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and www.canals.ny.gov.