Protecting & Preserving the Ohio & Erie Canalway

We exist to preserve and celebrate the rails, trails, landscapes, towns and sites that grew up along the first 110 miles of the canal that helped Ohio and our nation grow.

Who We Are

Our Mission and Vision

Our Service Area

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Our Advocacy

A non-profit cultural heritage organization, Canalway works to share and preserve the story of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area.

We advocate for projects and programs that honor our collective history, create public spaces and build connections.

Our Advocacy

A non-profit cultural heritage organization, Canalway works to share and preserve the story of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area.

We advocate for projects and programs that honor our collective history, create public spaces and build connections.

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Our Public Spaces

Learn more about the public spaces Canalway works to preserve and improve in order to celebrate the historic, cultural and natural assets that represent the story of our National Heritage Area.

Partnerships

Learn how Canalway uses strategic partnerships to increase our ability to preserve cultural and natural resources and help us promote projects and empower communities.

Trail-Oriented Development

To preserve the value of the Towpath Trail and other trails throughout Cleveland, Canalway advocates for construction and devolvement planning that prioritizes our trail system and transportation network.

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There are so many ways to connect to our National Heritage Area. Get outside on the Towpath Trail or the Cuyahoga River. Learn about Cleveland’s history at one of our many historic sites. Start exploring today!

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