Tonawanda, Baldwinsville and New Baltimore were all good stops along the way. Most of the small towns along the way have a seawall with water electric and bathrooms at a nominal cost. West side of the canal has a lot of small towns, East side not so much. The Lockmasters are really nice people and usually radio ahead to the next lock to let them know you’re coming. Make sure you have gloves to hold the nasty lines hanging off the lock walls. Have your coast guard papers or registration for the two federal locks you will pass through. IM me if you would like to talk. I’m actually planning a fall trip up to Lake Ontario
https://www.canals.ny.gov/history/history.html
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