Buffalo, NY


A visiting boater in Buffalo, NY can enjoy a variety of activities including:
- Exploring the Buffalo River and its scenic waterfront parks
- Visiting the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
- Taking a tour of the historic Erie Canal and its locks
- Enjoying local cuisine and shopping in Canalside
- Attending a Buffalo Sabres hockey game or a Buffalo Bills football game.
- Visiting the Buffalo Zoo
- Touring the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Darwin D. Martin House Complex.
There are several marinas in the area that offer transient dockage, fuel, and other boater services.
Marinas, Dockage, Service & Navigation
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There are two sides to Buffalo: the Canalside and the Outer Harbor. The waterfront Canalside is in the heart of the downtown district and features parks, restaurants and seasonal events, as well as water activities like kayaking and paddleboarding.
The main draw of the Outer Harbor is Riverwalk, a scenic trail that runs along the Buffalo River offering beautiful views of the city and the waterfront. Like most larger cities, Buffalo has architectural treasures, a world-class symphony, extraordinary art collections, great shopping, excellent restaurants and non-stop entertainment.

The Waterway Guide Team has gained extensive boating knowledge over the years, and now we are sharing all of the tips, skills and tools we’ve picked up along the way!