NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — Have you ever wanted to try out an electric bike? Now is the chance with a guided tour down the Erie Canal.
Local tour guide business Niagara Outfitters announced on Wednesday to their Facebook page that guests will now have the opportunity to take a guided tour down the Erie Canal on their new electric bikes.
The tour lasts 2-hours and goes through historic Lockport and Middleport. Riders will go down the tow path along the canal, and learn about the history and engineering of the canal while passing through villages, farms, and seeing wildlife.
The ride is open to all types of riders 16-years old and older, and provides electric assistance when needed to those who tend to struggle on regular pedal powered bikes.
On Monday September, 11 the tour guide announced that bike tours would officially begin this upcoming weekend.
The tours will be free of charge courtesy of a grant through the On The Canals Program. The program is sponsored by the NYS Canal Corporation, and NY Power Authority in an effort to encourage people to get outside and enjoy all the unique opportunities the canals can offer.
Each tour allows for 6 seats in a tour, and the link is now live for bookings on Niagara Outfitters page. When booking only one person can book up to 2 seats per person.
Niagara Outfitters offers a wide variety of different types of local tours both on land and water.
To learn more visit niagaraoutfitters.com