Canal Exploration Center
41.3726, -81.6130 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Discover the Ohio & Erie Canal in the storied Canal Exploration Center that was once used as a tavern, a general store, a residence, and a park visitor center. Find out how the canal shaped the nation through in-depth, interactive Canal Era exhibits for children and adults. Restrooms at the trailhead stay open even when Canal Exploration Center is closed.
- Mon–Tue
- Closed
- Wed–Sun
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
The summer season typically begins in June and ends after Labor Day weekend. Canal Exploration Center has limited hours in the spring and fall and closes for the winter season.
- Spring Operating Hours · May 1, 2027 – Jun 2, 2027 · Mon–Fri Closed, Sat–Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Fall Operating Hours · Sep 7, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · Mon–Fri Closed, Sat–Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Annual Winter Closure (November through April) · Nov 1, 2026 – May 1, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Ohio & Erie Canalway stamp, Underground Railroad stamp, Cuyahoga Valley National Park stamp, Canal Exploration Center stamp
Located at the north end of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Canal Exploration Center is located at the intersection of Canal and Hillside Roads.
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