Connect with peers and canal enthusists from around the world at the 2010 World Canals Conference in Rochester from September 19-24. An exciting program of general sessions, workshops, and tours is on tap, covering topics including:

Opening Day Celebration
The Conference kicks off on Sunday, September 19, with a boat parade and cycling event culminating at Corn Hill Landing, followed by a Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra concert on the Genesee River. Performances, museum displays, children's activities, and author presentations will be held at the Blue Cross Arena. Wine and Beer Tastings and Farmers' Market will also be featured.

Join the Flotilla
More than 100 boats are expected to participate in a flotilla of historic and recreational vessels converging on Rochester to celebrate the conference. REGISTER FOR THE FLOTILLA >>

Cycling Event
Cyclists will be riding from multiple starting points along the Erie Canalway Trail and converging at the Genesee Valley Park, where they will join the flotilla of boats heading to Corn Hill Landing to kick off the conference. Starting points for cyclists from the west will include Holley, Brockport, Spencerport, and Greece. Starting points to the east will include Palmyra, Macedon, Fairport, Pittsford, and Brighton. Cyclists will depart Genesee Valley Park at 12:30 pm.
SIGN UP FOR THE FREE CYCLING EVENT >>

 

Register Now!
Early Bird Registration for the World Canals Conference has been extended to Thursday August 5th.

Full conference registration: $495 ($575 after 8/5/10)

Or sign up for just a day or two:

One-day rate: $200

Two-day rate: $300

Registration Fees include all receptions, dinners and social events throughout the conference. REGISTER NOW >>

 

If you have questions or comments please contact: worldcanalsconference@riversorg.com or 585-586-6906. To view a complete conference program, as well as detailed information on registration, travel discounts, hotel accommodations and Sponsor/Exhibitor forms, visit WWW.WCCROCHESTER.ORG >>