LOCK 27 Bulletin

06/06/2026

Happy National Trails Day!

Become a trail steward no matter where you live. By taking the National Trails Day pledge, you can commit to leaving trails and outdoor spaces better than you found them.

Join the nationwide celebration, explore a local trail, and help make a lasting impact for the places we all enjoy.

Visit https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/ for more info!

06/06/2026

Get your cameras ready!

Capture the one-of-a-kind character of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. With its miles of interconnected waterways and trails, scenic vistas, rich history, welcoming communities, and endless opportunities for recreation, the Canalway Corridor is a place like no other.

Judges will select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category. Note: Images must be horizontal format. Submit up to three images with entry form. Electronic submission.

Learn more & enter https://buff.ly/XOpdzhg

06/06/2026

Update as of Saturday, June 6, 2:30pm:
“Mariners are advised that the Waterford Flight remains closed to navigation.
The earliest anticipated reopening could be by tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, June 7th.
Boaters should plan their itineraries accordingly. Updates will follow.”

Notice to Mariners 🛟

Mariners are advised that the Waterford Flight is temporarily closed due to a mechanical issue. The locks will remain closed until further notice.

Boaters should plan their itineraries accordingly. We will share updates as soon as they become available.

Stay informed with real‑time alerts by signing up for Notice to Mariners:

🔗 https://www.canals.ny.gov/Boating-Information/Canal-Alerts

06/05/2026

Just one of the events happening in conjunction with the arrival of the Seneca Chief later this month. Be sure to check it out and as always, be sure to KEEP LYONS in YOUR LOOP!

06/04/2026

What are your plans for Friday? Come and check out the Smoke N Griddle in walkable historic downtown Lyons!

Kick off the weekend with our Friday Special🔥

06/03/2026

Today Lyons welcomed The Grumpy Turtle with a Grand Opening on a Chamber of Commerce weather kind of day! Be sure to check out their amazing selections at their fully remodeled location on Route 31 within easy walking distance from the Lyons Erie Canal docks as well! One more reason to KEEP LYONS in YOUR LOOP!

06/02/2026

Make Lyons your Dock to Stop while traveling on the Historic Erie Canal this season!

With unique shopping experiences, museums, dining, groceries and supplies all within walking distance we make it easy and convenient to KEEP LYONS in YOUR LOOP!

Mile Marker 220!

We’ll see you soon!

06/02/2026

We are delighted to announce that we are surpassing 500 ornaments and figurines in our Jim Shore Collection at Evolve Online at www.EvolveForTheHomeOnline.com with more being added every day!

You can shop the entire collection in person when you schedule yourself a Stop & Shop Road Trip and visit The Christmas Store of New York and The Mercantile @ Newberry in walkable historic downtown Lyons, New York!

Both locations are open 7 days a week for your shopping experience!

Lyons is HALFWAY to EVERYWHERE in the heart of the Finger Lakes—and right on your path to Shop Small and Support Local.

Whether you're heading to wine country, the lakes, the parks or beyond this season, Lyons is easy and convenient from all directions so be sure to KEEP LYONS in YOUR LOOP!

More information on our downtown shopping destination experience can be found at www.EvolveForTheHome.com or www.EvolveMercantile.com

We’ll see you soon!

06/02/2026

MARK THE DATES: Thursday, June 18th and Friday June 19th. The Seneca Chief BACK TO BUFFALO TOUR arrives back in Lyons! One of only 16 stops on its return trip to Buffalo. Be sure to stop in and check out the number of events happening in association with the arrival of the Seneca Chief and Juneteenth Celebrations!

06/01/2026