Canalside
Canalside, the revitalized waterfront area in Buffalo, located at the terminus of the Erie Canal, bustles all year round with activities and attractions. Dine, workout, catch a concert, skate (ice skate in the winter; enjoy the roller rink in the fall), take a boat tour, wander on the boardwalk and more.
The popular 35,000-square foot ice rink opens for the season on November 24; the rink is open Wednesday through Sunday. If you don’t skate, don’t worry: you can try an Ice Bike, which allows you to steer your way around the rink in a more stable fashion. Also popular on the ice is curling, the team sports where players slide stones made of granite toward a target.
Across the street, LECOM Harborcenter attracts hockey players from around the world by hosting amateur and college tournaments at its two NHL sized rinks. Sports fanatics can chow down at the two-story (716) Food & Sport that has mover than 70 TVs, including a 38-foot tall screen for the big games.
Other activities at Canalside include:
- BIKE RENTALS
- BOAT TOURS
- KAYAK/WATER SPORT RENTAL
- BOARDWALK
- ICE CREAM
- FOOD & BEER GARDEN
- PADDLEBOATS IN THE CANALS
- PUBLIC ART
- ROLLER RINK (FALL)
- ICE RINK (WINTER)
Eating at Canalside
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a delicious, relaxing meal with a beautiful view, the restaurants on the Waterfront have just what you’re craving. In the warmer months there are food trucks, too. Check out Panorama on Seven inside the Buffalo Marriott Harborcenter lobby or Templeton Landing, that is accentuated by a cozy patio fireplace, signature regional favorites and classic recipes from Western New York.
Buffalo’s Naval & Military Park
Right next to Canalside is the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, where you can tour a decommissioned U.S. Naval cruiser, a submarine and a destroyer. For more information about visiting this park, click here.
“I have two children, ages 8 and 10. We have had season passes for the botanical gardens for two years and love it! We go every season, and we always have a great time. It really is our family happy place!”
—Catherine2205789, TripAdvisor
Take Amtrak to Canalside
Enjoy winter fun via Amtrak to Buffalo-Exchange Station in Buffalo—Don’t forget to use the See New York & Save 15% Discount!
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