For Sale: Hardworking Yet Sweet Mule

Due to the recent closing of our I&M Canal Boat, we are looking to sell Larry, the 4.5-year-old mule that joined our team this year to pull the boat along the I&M Canal towpath. Larry weighs 900 pounds and is 15.1 hh.  He has been trained to

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I&M Canal Boat To Permanently Close After 2025 Season

• Boat rides continue through September 28, 2025• Historic boat operation available for sale  (LASALLE, IL – September 15, 2025) The Canal Corridor Association (CCA) has announced the permanent closure of the Volunteer, its historic replica canal boat operating on the Illinois & Michigan Canal in LaSalle,

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Book Your Remember The Ladies Group Tour

Don’t stop your group activities and tours during the colder weather months. Here’s an outing that’s engaging, informative and, best of all, inside.  Visit the beautifully restored Reddick Mansion and explore the 22- room Italianate mansion as you learn about the life of William Reddick and his

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Welcome Wayne Duerkes, New Managing Director

Dr. Wayne Duerkes has been selected as the first Managing Director of the Canal Corridor Association (CCA), the official coordinating entity for the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Area. In this capacity, he will work closely with President / CEO Ana B. Koval to build upon

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Managing Director – Position Filled

The Canal Corridor Association (CCA) is accepting applications for a Managing Director reporting to our office in Lemont, Illinois, with regular travel to the I&M Canal Visitor Center & Canal Boat in LaSalle, Illinois. This is a full-time, executive leadership position that is responsible for the day-to-day

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A Big, Heartfelt Thank You

As we close out 2023, we would like to thank our amazing partners for all of their hard work and support this past year in celebrating the 175th anniversary of the I&M Canal. We look forward to even more exciting collaborations in the coming year! If you

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Support The I&M Canal This Year

A message from Ana B. Koval, President of the Canal Corridor Association… In all my 27 years with the Canal Corridor Association, 2023 stands out as one of the most successful. This has been a transformational period for our organization and our efforts, as designated by Congress,

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I&M Canal Holiday Gift Guide

It’s that most wonderful time of year! But, also an anxious time of year… Where will you find presents your friends and family will love? This year our online shop and brick-and-mortar boutique (754 First Street, LaSalle, IL) have delightful gifts, including several new gift sets, that

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Visitor Center Manager – Position Filled

UPDATE – POSITION FILLED The Canal Corridor Association is accepting resumes for a Visitor Center Manager at the I&M Canal Visitor Center in LaSalle, Illinois. This is a full-time, 9-month position (April-December) that is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the visitor center, gift shop, and canal

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