WATERFORD, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Got any cool pictures of the Erie Canal? You might be able to get them on an official calendar.

A photo contest is underway until Aug. 29 for the 2026 Erie Canalway Calendar. You can submit up to three images taken along the canal or its siblings: the Cayuga-Seneca, Oswego, or Champlain canals.

The Erie Canal is celebrating its bicentennial this year, officially marking 200 years of operation on Oct. 26.

There are four categories for the contest, all with an emphasis on people, activity, and structures: • "On the Water": Scenes of activities on the water, such as boating, paddling, and fishing. • "Along the Trail": Scenes of activities along the trail, such as cyclists and hikers. • "Canal Celebrations & Communities": Events, architecture, farmers mark

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