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 miles of towpath, trail and waterway.

Enjoy the Augusta Canal on foot, by bicycle, canoe or kayak. Fish from the banks, watch for wildlife. Or take one of several daily guided tours 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 Discovery Center at Enterprise Mill.

Office & Interpretive Center located at 1450 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 * 706-823-0440

Visit our Online Canal Gift Shop or stop by the shop at the Interpretive Center to see all our gifts & souvenirs.

Petersburg Boats tour year-round. One-hour canal heritage tours  depart 3 or 4 times daily, Learn More >. For Reservations Call: 706-823-0440 x4

The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area is a partner organization of the National Park Service and a member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas. An official "Passport to Your National Parks" stamp cancellation site.

• Check out our latest video promo, courtesy of WRDW Channel 12.
  
  
• Hours (April-June)
  Discovery Center Mon - Sat. 9:30-5:00.; Sun. 1-5:00 p.m.
  Heritage Boat Tour  Mon. - Sat. 10,11:30 a.m, 3 p.m.; Sun.  3 pm.
  Civil War 150th Canal Tour  "Food, Fabric & Firepower"  daily 1:30 p.m.
  Music Cruise Friday evenings
  3-hour Sunset Tour  Third Saturday of the month
  
  
• Augusta Canal featured on PBS American Experience "Engineering Map of America." Check out this cool interactive map!
  
  
• Directions   Click here for directions to Discovery Center at Enterprise Mill. 
  
  
• Take a 360 Degree tour or view Video
  
  
• Check out the 2014 Discovery Walks and, NEW this year, Pedal Through the Past bike rides! (click here to go to Events Page)
  
  
• River Levee Trail work moving along. Boardwalk to levee-top is next.
  
  
• ACT-Adopt a Canal Trail. Learn more on our Volunteer page.
  
  
• ESPECIALLY FOR SCHOOLS!
  Complete Standards-based lessons to make your Canal Field Trip even better!  
  Find Out More
  
  
• CANAL MAP
  
  
• Sibley Mill Brownfields Project information: Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA)
  
  
  
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CONTACT:
AUGUSTA CANAL AUTHORITY
1450 Greene Street, Suite 400
 Augusta, GA 30903-2367

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