Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation | Audacy

Buffalo takes next step in becoming Great Lakes cruise port "We want construction to start on the terminal in 2026 and we want to start receiving the ships in 2027"

June 25, 2025
Hopes of Heritage Point moving forward The Canalside project has been on hold for more than a year

May 27, 2025
'Waterway of Change' exhibit opens at Canalside to celebrate Erie Canal Bicentennial The interactive exhibit at the Longshed building will welcome visitors during the 2025 Erie Canal bicentennial commemoration

May 23, 2025
Event calendar announced for Erie Canal's Bicentennial "Many visitors attending the Bicentennial events this summer will likely recognize the name Erie Canal, but few know about its impact and deep-rooted history here in the Queen City"

May 1, 2025
Wilkeson Pointe closed for 2024 season as $11 million project commences "We're currently under construction improving the site, and improving the amenities that we're going to be bringing forth to the public" - Mark Wendel, President of the ECHDC

May 17, 2024
New visitors experience planned ahead of Erie Canal bicentennial in Buffalo The interactive and multimedia exhibits at the Longshed Building at Canalside will be the starting point for visitors during 2025 Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemoration

April 29, 2024
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation confident Heritage Point project will get back on track soon "I think we're hearing some positive things from Sinatra & Co., really working on securing the financier that they need to help move this project forward. Looking forward to having that project completed in early 2025"

March 12, 2024
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation Board approves items for Buffalo’s Waterfront The ECHDC is currently planning celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal in Buffalo

March 11, 2024
Ice at Canalside opens for 10th winter season Friday in Downtown Buffalo "We're very happy to provide that kind of enjoyment and entertainment to people in Western New York"

December 1, 2023
New 'BUF' sculpture unveiled Wednesday at Canalside Buffalo artist Nicole Cherry and Rigidized Metal’s Work BUF installed the piece as a permanent Waterfront exhibit

November 29, 2023