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Visitors are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of exciting programs, special events, festivals and concerts at the beautiful Erie Canal Harbor site this summer. There is ample parking located in surface lots and ramps in and around HSBC Arena.
The harbor can be accessed through entrances at the foot of Main Street and on Scott Street, or by way of the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park, located on the northwestern edge of the harbor site. Boaters can visit the Erie Canal Harbor via the Buffalo River. The harbor currently boasts over 1,000 feet of berthing space, with the ability to accommodate over 50 vessels daily, and nearly 100 vessels for special events.
On the Water:

 

Buffalo Harbor Kayak
Explore the Buffalo waterfront by renting a one or two-person kayak or canoe. Tours also offered along Buffalo’s historic waterways. Bicycle rentals are also available. Rentals available next to the small dockside building located in the center of the historic Central Wharf. For more information on hours of operation and rental rates call 716/2289153 or visit www.buffaloharborkayak.com

 

Boat Building Demonstration - Buffalo Maritime Center
On Saturday, July 10th and Sunday, July 11th join the Buffalo Maritime Center and take part in the building of the Buffalo Canoe! Its 15’ long, weighs about forty pounds and is designed to support a single paddler facing forward, paddling kayak-style. It is intended for quiet waters and is a good beginners project. The demonstration will take place on the lawn adjacent to the Central Wharf from 9am to 4pm.

 

WNY Adaptive Water Sports Expo
On Saturday, August 28th and Sunday, August 29th visit the Erie Canal Harbor and learn about programs and resources to promote, facilitate and provide individuals with disabilities the means and facilities to participate in water sports. Includes boat rides for the disabled. The Expo will take place on the Central Wharf from 11am to 4pm and is free to the public.

 

Boat Display - Buffalo Maritime Center
On Saturday, August 28th and Sunday, August 29th join the Buffalo Maritime Center as they display a variety of boats from their collection. The Maritime Center has enjoyed a twenty-one year affiliation with Buffalo State College and through the program they have amassed an impressive collection of historic watercraft. Walk the beautiful Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf and talk to the experienced staff of the Buffalo Maritime Center about their craft and the collection. The boats will be on display from 11am to 4pm

 

Buffalo Urban Outdoor Education (BUOE)
BUOE provides hands-on science education programs aboard the tallship Spirit of Buffalo that introduce youth to the wonders of the watery world while providing unique, empowering personal experiences! Engage in critical aquatic science concepts through fun, hands-on activities while seeing the city from a whole new perspective. Haul up the sails, navigate and steer, identify real fish, collect and test water samples, catch and examine plankton and much more! Programs are available for groups; call for family program information. For more information or to make a reservation call 716/796-8393 or visit www.buoe.org.

 

Saturday Adaptive Sailing Program
Sailing facilities and instruction for the physically and mentally challenged, as well as disadvantaged youth. Conducted by WNY Adaptive Water Sports. Pre-registration is required. Sails take place Saturday, June 12th through Saturday, August 28th from the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. For more information or to pre-register call 716/553-7670 or visit www.wnyadaptivewatersports.org.

 

Spirit of Buffalo
Sail back in time aboard the Spirit of Buffalo. Discover traditional sailing on a classic 73-foot topsail schooner. Join the crew and hoist the red sails, or sit back, relax and see the city in a new (old?) way. The Spirit operates May through September out of the historic Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. Daily two hour public cruises ($28/adult and $18/child). Weekend family pirate adventures ($23/adult and $19/child). Dinner at Pearl Street Grill and a two hour sail ($49/adult
and $27/child). Private charters are available for corporate events, groups, parties, weddings or any special event. Call for departure times, availability and reservations - 716/796-7210 or contact info@spiritofbuffalo.com - or visit www.spiritofbuffalo.com.

 

WNY Maritime Charter School
Free sailing lessons for children ages 7 to 14. Pre-registration is required. Lessons take place every Saturday beginning July 10 to August 14th, from 9am to 12:30pm. To download a registration form and waiver visit www.spiritofgreatlakes.com or call 716/432-6589. Space is limited and participation is based on a first come/first serve basis.

 

Sail Buffalo Sailing School
Learn to sail at Sail Buffalo Sailing School - The Home of Sailing in Buffalo, New York - an ASA Affiliated Sailing School. In addition to sailing lessons, this is a sailing club with a boat sharing program. The goal of Sail Buffalo is to train people to be safe, confident sailors and to provide on-water access, continuing education and social networking to club members. Scheduled classes start May 14th and end on September 10th, 2010. For more information call 716/432-6589 or visit www.sail-buffalo.com.

Special Events and Festivals:
Fourth of July Celebration
On Sunday, July 4th, 2010 celebrate our independence with an expanded fireworks display and great local musical acts. The day will also include children’s activities and continuous entertainment. This event is free to the public. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. No coolers, can, bottle or outside concessions will be permitted within the event site. All personal bags, backpacks, wagons and buggies are subject to inspection. The event will take place from 4pm to 10pm.

 

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
TE Ticketed Event Your Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is coming to the Erie Canal Harbor this summer for a special one-night-only 75th Anniversary Celebration concert on Friday, July 23rd with Pops Conductor Matthew Kraemer leading the Orchestra in a program of popular songs and themes from 75 years of cinematic history
- from 1935’s Captain Blood to Harry Potter and Star Wars. Tickets are just $15 before July 1st, $20 before July 18th and $25 during the week of the performance. Children under 12 are free with a paying adult. Concessions will be available for purchase. To charge by phone call 716/885-5000 or visit www.bpo.org.
General Information:

 

Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor Presented by M&T Bank
TE Ticketed Event Top level musical talent and some of the summer’s biggest crowds come together at this weekend music festival that keeps on growing.
Dates:
Friday, June 25th - moe. Saturday, July 31st -O.A.R.
Sunday, June 26th - moe. Sunday, August 1st - Slightly Stoopid
Friday, July 16th - Crowded House Friday, August 6th - Herbie Hancock
Saturday,July 17th- Eileen Ivers Saturday,August 7th - Gov’t Mule
The festival runs from 5pm to 11pm on the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. Tickets for each show are $10.00 each day in advance and $20.00 one week before each show date and on the day of the show and at the door. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets (Service charges will apply). To charge tickets by phone call 1-800-745-3000. Save on service charges by purchasing your tickets at Buffalo Place Inc., from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at 671 Main Street in Downtown Buffalo. Tickets are also available at all Thursday at the Square and Buffalo Place Rocks The Harbor events.

 

Fleet Feet 15K-Run into Buffalo
Be part of the fourth running of The Fleet Feet 15K -Monday, September 6th, 2010
- Labor Day. The race is also the USATF National Masters 15K Championship, and features a beautiful course that will take you from Buffalo’s Waterfront up Delaware Avenue (Millionaire’s Row) to Buffalo’s Frederick Law Olmsted Parkway finishing at the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. The race will benefit the track and field and cross-country programs in Western New York high schools with all proceeds going to purchase new training shoes for student athletes in need. The pre-race, finish and Post-Race Party with music, food and beverages will all take place at the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. For more information and a race application visit www.runintobuffalo.com.

 

Restrooms
There are public restrooms inside the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park museum building - located along the Commercial Slip - across the slip from the Spirit of Buffalo. The museum is open from 10am to 5pm daily. There are also portable restrooms located at the far end of the Central Wharf - pass the center dock house - just beyond the black gates.

 

Docking Your Boat
To rent dock space please call Brand-On Services at 716/867-9271.

 

Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park
The Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park is located on Commercial Street adjacent to the Commercial Slip. The USS Little Rock, USS Croaker and USS The Sullivans are all part of the Naval Park experience. Tickets to board the ships and tour the museum and other exhibits are available for purchase inside the Naval Museum building. The park is open seven days a week, April through October from 10am to 5pm For more information call 716/847-1773 or visit www.buffalonavalpark.org.

 

Ira G. Ross Areospace Museum
The museum is located inside HSBC Arena (entrance located on the Metro Rail side of the Arena) and displays are rotated every season. The Aerospace Museum is open weekends only from May 29th through June 20th, 2010. From June 24th through September 6th the museum is open Thursday through Sunday. Hours of operation: 11am to 11pm. For more information call 716/858-4340.

 

Erie Canal Harbor At Canal Side
Come on down to the Erie Canal Harbor for a host of summertime activities and great events!

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