Learn more about Canalway history, management, and more.

About the National Heritage Area

The Ohio & Erie Canalway is a National Heritage Area – designated by Congress – to help 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. Learn more about the development of the Canalway as a regional asset.

Canalway History

What makes the Ohio & Erie Canalway a National Heritage Area? Learn about the history of the Canalway as a transportation resource connecting Lake Erie with the Ohio River.

The Region

The National Heritage Area spans many counties, partners, and cultures. Review fast facts about the Canalway Region.

Canalway Association

The Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area is managed by the Ohio & Erie Canalway Association and numerous partners across the region. Learn more about the Association, the Canalway's founding organizations, and partners.

Strategic Initiatives

Federal funding allows the Ohio & Erie Canalway Association to fund projects supporting the cultural, historical, and recreational assets of the National Heritage Area. Learn more about the program and projects funded.

Informational Resources

Get your Canalway resources on the go, including guidebooks and CDs.