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 Friends of the Delaware Canal

The Friends of the Delaware Canal is an independent, non-profit organization working to restore, preserve, and improve the Delaware Canal and its surroundings. Our primary goals are to ensure the Canal is fully-watered from Easton to Bristol and the towpath trail is usable over its entire length.

 

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Visit the Canal

Visit the Canal

Delaware Canal maps, trails and charts help you plan your visit. A wealth of recreational options await including hiking, biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, nature watching, cross country skiing and ice skating.

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Join the Friends

Join the Friends

As a member of the Friends of the Delaware Canal, you are part of a strong coalition of individuals, businesses, and organizations working to ensure that the Delaware Canal and its surroundings are preserved and improved.

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About the Friends

About the Friends

Friends of the Delaware Canal is an independent, non-profit organization working to restore, preserve and improve the Canal and surroundings, providing educational and recreational opportunities and serving as a community and economic asset.

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About the Canal

About the Canal

The 58.9-mile-long Delaware Canal, completed in 1832, runs from Bristol to Easton, where it connects with the Lehigh Canal. Its primary purpose was to transport anthracite coal from northeastern Pennsylvania to cities on the eastern seaboard.

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New Hope for Our Canal

New Hope for Our Canal

A water-filled Canal creates a beautiful setting for all to enjoy. Help bring the Canal back to its former glory and accelerate the structural and economic recovery of our beloved area. Make a gift to New Hope for Our Canal today.

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Delaware Canal Jigsaw Puzzles

Piece It!

Need some diversion? Try piecing together our growing collection of online jigsaw puzzles featuring the beauty and wildlife of the Delaware Canal. You can choose the number of puzzle pieces, so the extent of the challenge is up to you.

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Current Newsletter

Canal News and Updates

Get the latest news from Friends of the Delaware Canal in our quarterly newsletter. Learn about projects planned and underway along the Canal, hear from the Park Manager, welcome new members and find out what you can do to help.

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Locktender’s House

Life at the Lock

Visit the restored Locktender’s House and Lock 11 to learn about Life at the Lock. Exhibits, artifacts and restoration details are featured in this interpretive center located at the Canal Boat Landing in Delaware Canal State Park, New Hope.

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Coming Events

To receive notices of upcoming Pop-Up Walks along the Canal, drop us an email at friends@fodc.org.

Rediscovering the Towpath: The Legacy of William Francis Taylor

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Preview Opening Reception Rediscovering the Towpath: The Legacy of William Francis Taylor 145 South Main Street, New Hope, PA 18938 Ticket price: $100.00 per person **Attendance is limited to 50 guests Something new is brewing at Lock 11 in New Hope!   …

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Canal Clean-up Day 2023 updated

Saturday, April 1, 2023

The Friends of the Delaware Canal Clean-Up Day if scheduled for April 1, 2023. The entire 58.9-mile length of the Canal will get its annual spring cleaning through the efforts of Area Coordinators, Canal Tenders, and hundreds of volunteers. To volunteer, please review the Work Area list and choose one of the highlighted locations, then let us know where you would like to work. You fill out our online form or call or e-mail the Friends.  We will provide the Coordinator in the area with your information, and they will let you know where to meet, what to bring, and answer any questions that you may have.

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Bristol Lunch & Walk

Wednesday, April 19

A tour of historic downtown Bristol with lunch at the King George Inn.

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Let’s Restore the Sixth Camelback Bridge

The stars are aligning and we’re working to restore the sixth and final historic camelback bridge over the Canal in time for the Friends of the Delaware Canal’s 40th anniversary in 2022. Will you help us fund restoration of Spahr’s Bridge?

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Friends of the Delaware Canal
145 South Main Street
New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: 215.862.2021
Michael Ginder, Executive Director

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Help the Canal

Helping on Canal Clean-up Day is just one way you can get involved and help to restore, preserve and improve the Delaware Canal. Big or small, the perfect job for you awaits – all you need to do is get involved! FIND OUT MORE

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