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.
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.
Canalway is a non-profit that 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.
Canalway is a non-profit that 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.
Learn MoreOur 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.
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!
Things To Do
Outdoor Adventures
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Parks & Public Spaces
Paths to Exploration
The Towpath Trail & Connectors
Featured Event
August 08, 2026 @ 11:00am
Cuyahoga River Rally is a free summer festival in Cleveland celebrating the progress of the Cuyahoga River and the recreational and lifestyle enhancements clean water provides.
Event DetailsSaturday, June 20, 2026
Immerse yourself in talks and tours at the extraordinary Cleveland Public Library Main Branch.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Take a walking tour of University Circle, which grew in the 1880s with the arrival of Western Reserve College and Case Institute.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Each one-hour tour is led by a volunteer guide who shares Severance Music Center's history and legends as patrons visit the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall