When I was little I learned a folk song about a mule named Sal who helped build the Erie Canal. This was one of my favorite songs as a child and one that my sister and I still find ourselves singing on occasion as adults.

Because of this memory, I was very excited when Houseboating.org started partnering with Mid Lakes Navigation on the Erie Canal. Our canal boats allow you to experience the locks for yourself that are still in existence today. They also give you a fun, relaxing, alternate mode of transportation to visit the gorgeous border towns along the way.

With 3 houseboat sizes to choose from, we can accommodate your small group or family as you travel east to the Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca Canals or west to Buffalo and Niagara Falls and discover history, culture, new experiences and fun!

Your group of 4 will enjoy the comfort of the Lockmaster 34. For slightly larger accommodations the Lockmaster 41 and the Lockmaster 42 will sleep 6 people.

On January 23, 2011 Karl Zimmerman of the Los Angeles Times wrote a fantastic article detailing his 7 day journey along the Erie Canal. For shorter trips, we also offer 3 day weekend and 4 day half week trips.

Please call us at 888-454-8825 or contact us online to learn more about this fabulous vacation!