Canalway Partners is a non-profit cultural heritage organization that serves as a catalyst for projects and programs within the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area in Cuyahoga County.
We preserve the natural and cultural experiences of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area for the future and connect people to place.
We do this by collaborating with community partners, advocating for the National Heritage Area, and hosting programs and events that increase public education and experiences around the history, heritage and environment.
Throughout our 35 year history, Canalway led the development of the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga County, initiated the development of Canal Basin Park and programmed acclaimed Cleveland events including The Towpath Marathon, Cycle Canalway and RiverSweep.
Our Mission
To preserve the natural and cultural experiences of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area for the future by serving as a catalyst for projects and programs that connect people to place for the prosperity of all.
Our Vision
To enrich humanity with access to premier natural and cultural experiences in order to discover an authentic sense of self, community, and place.
Our Values
We are committed to this vision through these actions: ... view more »
Canalway Partners is a non-profit cultural heritage organization that serves as a catalyst for projects and programs within the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area in Cuyahoga County.
We preserve the natural and cultural experiences of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area for the future and connect people to place.
We do this by collaborating with community partners, advocating for the National Heritage Area, and hosting programs and events that increase public education and experiences around the history, heritage and environment.
Throughout our 35 year history, Canalway led the development of the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga County, initiated the development of Canal Basin Park and programmed acclaimed Cleveland events including The Towpath Marathon, Cycle Canalway and RiverSweep.
Our Mission
To preserve the natural and cultural experiences of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area for the future by serving as a catalyst for projects and programs that connect people to place for the prosperity of all.
Our Vision
To enrich humanity with access to premier natural and cultural experiences in order to discover an authentic sense of self, community, and place.
Our Values
We are committed to this vision through these actions:
- Leading with VISION, passion and dedication to the mission.
- Working COLLABORATIVELY with all strategic partners, government agencies, and aligned organizations.
- Serving as an ADVOCATE to empower communities with access and engage them with programs.
- TRANSFORMING our communities.
- And achieving EQUITABLE access and freedom to engage.
Canalway is a non-profit cultural heritage area that exists to preserve the natural and cultural experiences of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area for the future by serving as a catalyst for projects and programs that connect people to place.
Programs
We host programs and events that share the story of the Ohio & Erie Canalway and introduce people to natural, cultural and historic amenities in Cuyahoga County and throughout the Canalway.
Canalway’s Signature Events
- The Towpath Lantern Parade
- The Towpath Trilogy
- RiverSweep
- Cycle Canalway
- Cuyahoga River Rally
- Towpath Strolls
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