The Erie Canal 's route started in Albany, New York and went to Buffalo, New York. It started on the Hudson and continued on into the Great Lakes. It allowed boats to travel into Lake Erie.
Major Cities Along The Erie Canal
Rochester, New York
The Erie Canal passes through many major cities in New York such as Rochester. Rochester is south of Lake Ontario. It is New York's third most populated city.
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is the fifth most populated city in New York.
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populated city in New York and is where the canal ends.
The Erie Canal passes through many major cities in New York such as Rochester. Rochester is south of Lake Ontario. It is New York's third most populated city.
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is the fifth most populated city in New York.
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populated city in New York and is where the canal ends.
The Great Lakes
The Erie canal ends at The Great Lakes and flows into Lake Erie. Originally, The Erie Canal was supposed to connect boats to Lake Ontario but in 1808, a survey was taken and the government decided to connect it to Lake Erie instead.