Erie Canal – Tonawanda to Albion

We left early the next morning for Holley. Weeds had fouled the prop and it took quite awhile to get the boat to move and regain steerage. We went through locks #35 and #34 which were consecutive. Read elsewhere of our adventures there.

The canal has many looks. The western end has lots of areas of the original canal. It is very scenic and reminds us of Sunday drives in the country except now it’s at 7 mph. In many places the canal is actually above the surrounding landscape. It’s wierd to see farms, roads and fields below your line of vision.

There are lots of lift bridges along the way. The operators are very helpful and friendly. The Holley lift bridge needed emergency repairs and closed long enough for us to be delayed to the point we stayed in Albion. A very nicely restored small town with free dockage along the wall. They provide showers as well.