Explore the nation's only industrial power canal
still in use for its original purpose. Built in 1845 to harness the water and power of the Savannah River, the Augusta Canal offers history, recreation and unique experiences along its 8.5 miles of towpath and waterway.
Enjoy the Augusta Canal on foot, by bicycle, canoe or kayak. Fish from the banks, watch for wildlife or relax on a guided tour aboard a replica canal cargo boat.
Encounter the people who built the canal and learn about the progress, problems and promise of its century-and-a-half history at the Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill.
- Spring & Summer 2008 Calendar of Activities
is now online. Check it out!
- "Photographers-grab your cameras! Augusta
Canal is the featured subject for the Augusta Photography Festival
2008 competition.
Win a Nikon!" Get
Details
- New! "Discover
Our Shared Heritage"
is a new National Park Service website featuring 39 of Augusta's landmark buildings and historic districts.
- NEW FOR SCHOOLS!
Complete Standards-based lessons to make your Canal Field Trip even better!
Find Out More
- CANAL
MAP NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Courtesy of Augusta, Georgia
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|GIS Group
- Our New Brochure is now available.
Please note that this is a 5 meg PDF file and may take a few minutes to load.
- Augusta Third Level Canal, Laney-Walker Neighborhood
- Charrette
Report: Strategic Concepts and Recommendations available online.
Moonlight Music 2008 season expands. We're expanding our live music cruises to every Friday in April
–June and September – early November. Cruises will feature some
old favorites and new sounds, too. Plus watch for our announcement
of our Westobou Festival special canal music series in September
2008. |
 The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area is one of the 40 heritage areas affiliated with the National Park Service and a member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas. |
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dayton Sherrouse
Enterprise Mill, Suite 400
1450 Greene St.
Augusta, Georgia 30901
CANAL AUTHORITY
Charles Bullock
Jo Granberry
Benjamin Harrison
Ernestine Howard
Mary Martin
Tom Robertson
Turner Simkins
Fran Stewart
Michael Thames
Jack Vanellison
Bob Woodhurst
CONTACT:
Augusta Canal Authority
P.O. Box 2367
Augusta, GA 30903-2367
(706) 823-0440
(888) 659-8926
Copyright 2008
All Rights Reserved
