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April 2019
2019 I&M Canal Clean Up!
Spring Cleaning on the I&M Canal Trail! April 22, 2019 - April 28, 2019 The Canal Corridor Association is coordinating a canal-wide cleanup on Monday, April 22nd to Sunday April 28th. All…
Find out more »Mules, Mansion & Mimosa Boat Tour
Combine an afternoon brunch at Lock 16 Café, a historic 1-hour mule pulled boat ride on the I&M Canal Boat, and a 1-hour tour of the historic Hegeler Carus Mansion.…
Find out more »I&M Canal Mule Pulled Boat Rides
Explore the I&M Canal National Heritage Area by stepping Back in time on the Illinois & Michigan Canal! Climb aboard a replica 19th century mule-pulled canal boat and ride the…
Find out more »May 2019
Mother’s Day I&M Canal Boat Tour
The I&M Canal Boat offers a unique experience. Travel back in time to 1848 on the replica-packet boat “The Volunteer” at Lock 14 in LaSalle. Treat Mom to a special…
Find out more »June 2019
Father’s Day I&M Canal Boat Tour
The I&M Canal Boat offers a unique experience. Travel back in time to 1848 on the replica-packet boat “The Volunteer” at Lock 14 in LaSalle. Treat Dad to a…
Find out more »August 2019
2019 Mazon Creek Fossil Tour
Join us on Saturday August 17th OR Sunday August 18th 2019 for our annual Mazon Creek Fossil Tour in Morris, IL! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about…
Find out more »I&M Canal National Heritage Area Anniversary Boat Ride
Join is as the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Area, America's FIRST National Heritage Area, celebrates it’s 35th Anniversary! In August 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill establishing…
Find out more »September 2019
A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertainers along the banks of the Des Plaines River at "A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous". The…
Find out more »October 2019
Lincoln Days on the I&M Canal
Celebrate the day that Abraham Lincoln & his family were on LaSalle-Peru with Mary Todd Lincoln as she hosts this very special canal boat tour! Climb aboard a replica 19th…
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas Afternoon Tea
Why not treat yourself to a relaxing Christmas themed Afternoon Tea experience? Located in the Lock 16's Vintage Room you will spend time relaxing with friends, or meet new friends.…
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