Port Byron Old Erie Canal Heritage Park

Exit 41 (Waterloo – Clyde – NY Route 414) & 40 (Weedsport - Auburn – NY Route 34)

Open Spring-Fall. Public restrooms and Visitor's Center

Opened in 2016, the Old Erie Canal Heritage Park offers visitors a unique opportunity to walk through Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 52 as well as a chance to visit the Erie House Saloon, Blacksmith Shop, and Mule Barn, directly from the New York State Thruway when traveling east. The volunteers at the Visitor Center and Erie House will be happy to answer any questions visitors may have. A gift shop and restrooms are also available at the Visitor Center.

The Old Erie Canal Heritage Park is primarily run by volunteers, and there are great opportunities for everyone! If this is something that you might be interested in, send us an email through the "drop us a line" link below or call the Visitor Center at 315-776-4601.