Explore the Original Towpath
During the early canal days, mule-drawn packet boats were guided down the canal along narrow towpaths. Many of the original towpaths have been transformed into Canalway Trail segments that extend over 365 miles. The scenic and historic Canalway Trails are perfect for walking, biking, and hiking.
Erie Canalway Trail End-to-Enders
The End-to-Enders Recognition Program acknowledges those individuals who complete the entire length of the Erie Canalway Trail, between Buffalo and Albany. An End-to-Ender is anyone who has traveled the entire trail, by bike or foot. It can be in one multi-day trip or in segments over a long period of time.
Ways to Enjoy Lockport’s Waterfront
Widewaters Marina, located on Market Street, features a boat launch and marina slips and offers an ideal launching point for boating, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Explore the Erie Canal. Grab your fishing pole and see what you can catch along with the many fishing areas. Take a self-guided walking tour around Locks 34 & 35 Take a walk along the towpath to get an up-close view of Lockport’s canal history and the Flight of Five.
For Kayak, canoe, or bike rentals check out the Erie Canal Boat Company!
Cornerstone CFCU Arena
Cornerstone CFCU Arena is home to two regulation-size ice rinks. The 93,500 sq. ft. complex is the only arena in New York state to feature Ice Bumper Cars, while also hosting competitive ice hockey, figure skating, training, open skating, camps, and clinics. Within the arena, you will also find The Penalty Box Sports Bar & Grill and the Scooter’s Burger & Dog Shack.
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Parks
Enjoy Lockport’s series of canalside parks in the Lowertown Historic District that extend from Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises on the south side of the Erie Canal on Market Street east to Widewaters Marina. On the north side of the canal, you can enjoy Upson Park, which borders the Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride. Picnickers will enjoy the view from the top of the Niagara Escarpment at Lockport’s largest municipal park, Outwater Park, located at North Transit Street and Outwater Drive.
Altro Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Ida Fritz Park
Railyard Skatepark
Stop on by for the Railyard Skatepark Grand Opening Skate Jam on Saturday, July 15th from noon to 8pm at Outwater Park.
Attendees can enjoy live bands, food, giveaways, basket raffle, and trick contests.
Hike One of Lockport’s Nature Trails
The Town of Lockport Nature Trail features miles of walking trails adorned by the beauty of waterfalls, wildflowers and wooded areas.
Take a hike on one of the three trails of the Rollin T. Grant Gulf Wilderness Park.
The Riley’s Way Walking Tour is a segment of the statewide Canalway Trail, connecting Lockport with Erie Canal destinations to the east and west. Pick up a guide at the Visitor Center located on Church Street.
Golf
Visit one of our area golf courses for a hole-in-one experience!
