Canalside

Waterkeeper Weekend at Canalside

Join the Buffalo Waterfront, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, and Resurgence at Canalside on May 31st to celebrate getting back out on the water this season!

Waterkeeper Weekend

May 31st 2025

12:00pm - 7:00pm

WATERKEEPER WEEKEND

Kick off the best part of summer with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and Resurgence at Canalside as we celebrate getting back out on the water! This event features:

Educational and interactive vendors lining the Boardwalk 

  • BFLO Harbor Kayak
  • Buffalo Bike Tours
  • Buffalo Boat Tours
  • Buffalo Heritage Carousel
  • Buffalo Maritime Center's Seneca Chief
  • Pedal and Paddle Boats
  • Water Bikes of Buffalo
  • Waterways of Change Exhibit in Longshed

Entertainment at Resurgence at Canalside 

  • Grace Lougen from 12:30pm-3:30pm
  • The Brass Machine from 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Salsa Dancing from 7:00pm-8:00pm

Boardwalk vendor promotions

  • Aquarium of Niagara
    Buffalo Harbor Cruises
  • Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust
  • Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
  • Buffalove Apparel
  • BWELL
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary
  • Friends of Freedom Park
  • Maritime Center
  • Orvis Buffalo
  • Queen City Clean Waters
  • Ralph Wilson Jr. Conservancy
  • WNY Trout Unlimited

Food and Beverage

  • Resurgence at Canalside
  • Cousins Maine Lobster
  • Nick Charlap's Ice Cream at Canalside
  • Blackbird Cider Works

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