Notice

01/20/2026 12:21 PM

Notice to Mariners

2026 Navigation Season

January 20, 2026

 

The New York State Canal Corporation today announced that, conditions permitting, all portions of the New York State Canal system are scheduled to open on Friday, May 15, 2026.

 

This year marks the 202^nd consecutive season of navigation along New York’s Canals.

 

There are no tolls or fees for recreational use of the Canal system this year.

 

Additional information about this year’s season, including standard hours of operation and more details on the Canal Corporation’s continued collaboration with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to mitigate aquatic invasive species, will be issued in subsequent Notices to Mariners.

 

The Canal system will remain open until Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:00 pm.  

 

For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

 

To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.