Events
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Exploring the Canals of Cohoes
Location
Cohoes Visitor Center
58 Remsen St.
Cohoes, NY 12047
County: Albany
Region: Upper Hudson
Date(s)
- September 12, 2026, 1:00PM (rain or shine)
Details
Event Type Walk/Hike Description Description: Cohoes began its rise to industrial prominence as a canal town. The Erie and Champlain Canals traversed Cohoes, and this network of waterways, along with abundant waterpower, made Cohoes a leader in the Industrial Revolution. This walking tour will feature canal towpaths where mules pulling barges once trod, limestone locks built by hand, and other historic canal features. On the tour, you will learn the history of this 19th century technological achievement and find out the different routes the canal took through Cohoes over time. At stops along the route, you will hear stories of life in a lively canal town, learn about some of the people instrumental in developing and building the canal, and discover how transportation and power canals and the Cohoes Falls led to the growth of the Harmony Mills and other industries in Cohoes. The tour will begin at the Cohoes Visitor Center. Organization Hosting the Event Spindle City Historic Society Phone Number (518) 237-5618 Contact Email cherniak@nycap.rr.comAdditional Information
Additional Equipment Required: noTrip Duration (hours): 2,5
Difficulty: Easy
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 10
Length (miles): 3
Boots Needed: No
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No