erie canal n an artificial waterway connecting the Hudson river at Albany with Lake Erie at Buffalo; built in the 19th century; now part of the New York State Barge Canal Synonym(s) Erie Canal
News & Articles erie canal Canal schooner Lois McClure visit to Palmyra delayed High water and a broken lock on the Erie Canal are delaying a visit by the canal schooner Lois McClur June 18, 2013 - Wayne Post Sections of canal system in Central New York remain closed because of high water Closed sections include the Oswego Canal, part of the Cayuga-Seneca Canal, and the Erie Canal between Brewerton and Mays Point. June 18, 2013 - The Post-Standard Erie Canal Cruises: Exploring Today’s Canal-Side Communities Many delightful communities with exciting historical attractions dot the 363-mile long expanse of the Erie Canal. June 17, 2013 - CBS New York