Announcements
Locks Demonstrations & Lock Tender Sculptures
Visitors to the Locks District can now combine the opportunity to view the newly installed Lock Tenders Tribute and also learn about the operation of our 19th Century restored Erie Canal locks Saturday mornings between 11 am and 1 pm as our volunteers lock the Erie Traveler through the Flight of Five. Enjoy all that our area's farm fresh produce has to offer also at the Community Farmers Market, at Lockview Plaza, from 9 am - 2 pm.
About Us
Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks
Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks
Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks
Erie Canal Locks 67 through 71 constitute the “Flight of Five” – the largest intact section of the historic Erie Canal still remaining. The reconstruction of Lock 68 was completed in 2019 and is now operational, along with Locks 69 & 70.
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Locks District Museum
Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks
Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks
Learn about the two generations of Erie Canal that operate today in Lockport, and the changes in technology from the era of the Enlarged Erie Canal Locks to the Erie Barge Canal Locks,
The Museum is open this season only for those going on the Flight of Five Lock Tender Tour due to COVID health and safety precautions.
Locks District Tours
Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks
Locks District Tours
Visitors can take either the self-guided Riley's Way walking tour, which features 16 landmark signs located at both street level and within the Lockport Locks, or the new Flight of Five Lock Tender Tour.