Become A Member of Canal New York

Membership LevelsMembership Benefits

Membership Levels

Individual Membership

$20/year

Individual with an interest in New York’s Canals

Business Membership

$50/year

Business or nonprofit organizations

Municipal Membership

$100/year

City, Village, Town or other public entity

Tourism Membership

$500/year

TPA, Chamber, Convention & Visitors Bureau

Corporate Sponsor Membership

$1000/year

Major Organizations and Institutions

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Canal NY Membership:

Features & Benefits

As a Canal NY member, you are part of a statewide network dedicated to strengthening New York’s canal corridor through collaboration, advocacy, and promotion.

Your Membership Includes:

  • New Member Spotlight in the Canal NY newsletter, introducing your organization to our statewide audience.
  • Two website listings—one member-facing and one consumer-facing—putting your business in front of thousands of canal visitors and partners.
  • Access to in-person events and programming through our partnership with the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA).
  • Direct connections to key canal organizations, including NYS Canal Corporation, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, and the Canal Society.
  • Participation in the Annual Canal NY Summit each November, bringing together all major canal organizations and stakeholders.
  • Monthly promotional blurb in NYSTIA communications, extending your reach to tourism professionals statewide.
  • Advocacy through a 501(c)(6) organization, giving Canal NY the ability to lobby on behalf of members at the state level.
  • Access to the NYSTIA Advocacy Portal, making it easy to communicate directly with your New York State representatives.
  • Tourism data and insights to help inform marketing, planning, and investment decisions.
  • Statewide networking opportunities across regions, counties, and cities along the canal system.
  • Rack card distribution and literature exchange, increasing visibility at visitor centers and partner locations.
  • Canal NY member stickers to proudly display your affiliation.
  • Inclusion on a Google Map of Canal NY members, helping visitors discover your location.
  • Ability to post your news and events directly on the Canal NY website.
  • Exclusive Canal NY merchandise opportunities.
  • Social media marketing and promotional opportunities through Canal NY channels.
  • Additional promotion through NYSTIA platforms, amplifying your message to a broader tourism audience.
  • Opportunities to serve on committees, shaping programs, priorities, and the future of the canal corridor.

We’re thrilled to have you as part of Canal NY and look forward to working together to support vibrant communities, businesses, and experiences along New York’s canals.

Thanks for your interest in Canal NY!

If you have any questions or would like additional information from Canal NY please take a moment and fill out this short form. One of our representatives will get back to you within 24 hours.

Canal New York
Mailing Address
689 Hoosick Road
Troy, NY 12180

info@canalny.com

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Corporate-Level Membership

Corporate-level membership in Canal New York offers organizations a powerful platform to shape the future of New York State’s canal system through coordinated, strategic advocacy. Members gain direct access to a unified voice that engages with state legislators, Canal Corporation and NYPA leadership, and key policymakers on issues affecting infrastructure investment, waterway operations, economic development, tourism, and waterfront revitalization. By aligning with a coalition of like-minded businesses and institutions, corporate members can help prioritize legislative agendas that reflect shared interests and deliver meaningful, long-term impact.

Through this alliance, corporate members participate in the development of policy positions and advocacy campaigns that advance the vitality and sustainability of the canal corridor. For nearly two decades, Canal New York has served as a trusted convener, bringing together public and private stakeholders, including Canal-related employers, to present a cohesive, credible case for funding, regulatory support, and policy improvements that benefit the broader Canal System, its communities, and businesses.

As a 501(c)(6) organization, Canal New York is the sole statewide entity empowered to engage in lobbying the New York State Legislature and Governor relative to canal policy and legislation, offering an important platform for members with a vested interest in seeing the Canal System continue to function and thrive. In addition to legislative advocacy, corporate membership fosters collaboration and partnership opportunities with peers whose goals are closely aligned. This network amplifies individual organizational efforts, enabling members to leverage collective expertise, resources, and influence. By joining at the corporate level, members not only strengthen their own strategic position but also contribute to a coordinated, forward-looking vision for the canal system that supports economic growth, heritage preservation, and community development across New York State.

Canal New York’s annual membership fee entitles corporate-level members to the benefits outlined above, as well as sponsorship recognition at annual events.