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Riverie will arrive at Schoen Place in Pittsford Thursday morning and will remain docked for viewing until Sunday, when the boat departs for downtown Rochester.May 18, 2023

Corn Hill Navigation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting the community and visitors to Rochester’s historic waterways through boat experiences and educational programs. The group operates the Sam Patch and will launch a second cruise vessel the coming weeks.May 5, 2023

The City is helping to fund the tour boat service, set to launch in 2022.

The city will use $150,000 in COVID relief funds to partially fund a new tour boat on the Genesee River.

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor announces $108,000 in grants to communities, non-profits Updated Jan 18, 2021; Posted Jan 18, 2021 First place in the On the Water category in the 2020 Erie Canalway photo contest. "Sam Patch at Schoen Place" (Pittsford) by Kevin Tubiolo, Rochester, NY Facebook Share The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor announced recently that 13 non-profit organizations and municipalities will receive grants this year totaling $108,787. The grants will be use...

Local canal towns among IMPACT! Grant recipients Wayne Post The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor announced the 13 nonprofit organizations and municipalities that will receive IMPACT! Grants in 2021 totaling $108,787.  These grants advance work to preserve and showcase canal heritage, educate youth and welcome people to explore the canal in their local communities. Funding ranges from $1,500 to $12,000 and will leverage an additional $146,630 in private and public project support. “As...