Buffalo to Rockport

After leaving Buffalo we headed north on the Western Erie Canal, we went through Guard Gates and the Lockport locks.  That evening we tied to the wall at Gasport Lions Memorial Park.  The next day we continued our journey to Albion Canal Park, stayed on the wall there and had dinner at the 39 Problems, a nice little pub just steps away from the boat.      

Coming up on a Guard Gate.  There are 20 of these on the canal.   Guard Gates are used to control water flow in the canal.  The gate on the left is down and the other stays open to allow boats to pass.   

Settled into the 1st Lockport lock waiting to descend 25ft.

The lock after descending down 25ft.  Then right into the next one!

Settled in at Gasport.  Notice the haze from the Canadian forest fires! 

Little waterfall along the canal.

Walking around the Village of Albion.  

Yesterday 6/8 we landed at the wall in the town of Holley.  Although the town was really small, the dock was attached to a beautiful park with a pond and hiking path to a waterfall.  The wind finally died down a bit and we took advantage of the park grills and grilled us up some meats!  Really nice night! 

Cheers on the wall at Holley. 

On Friday we made a very short hop to the town of Brockport.  On our walk we found that this is the home of The State University of New York....it's pretty quiet so most of the students must be on summer break.  We also found the Brockport Historical Fire House Museum and monument to 911.  We enjoyed dinner at The Custom House.