2:30 Canal Boat Ride, August 29
2026-08-29 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, Indiana, 46923, United States
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of the Canal Season Saturday, August 29. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

Canal Season Saturday, September 5, 2026
2026-09-05 13:00 - 16:00
Visit Wabash & Erie Canal Park for an engaging Indiana history experience! The public is welcome to ride the canal boat, visit the interactive museum, tour the historic Reed Case House, and explore the Pioneer Village. Canal Season is your chance to have a blast and learn as you enjoy all that Canal Park offers.
Park entry, parking, Pioneer Village, historic trails, and Playboat are free.
Canal boat rides, museum, and Reed Case House require a ticket.

Canal boat tickets are $12 (ages 13+) or $6 (ages 12-under)
Museum tickets are $6 (ages 13+) or $2 (ages 12-under)
Reed Case House tickets are $6 (ages 13+) or $2 (ages 12-under)
Purchase a Combo Ticket for all the above attractions and save: $20 (ages 13+) or $7 (ages 12-under)

Tickets are available online until close of business on the day prior to the event. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the event at the Interpretive Center front desk, subject to availability. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable unless Canal Park cancels an event due to inclement weather.
To purchase tickets that include the 1:30PM canal boat ride, click here.
To purchase tickets that include the 2:30PM canal boat ride, click here.
To purchase tickets for only the Reed Case House and/or the interactive Canal Museum, please visit the Interpretive Center front desk when you visit for Canal Season! The desk will be open from 1:00-4:00PM.

1:30 Canal Boat Ride, September 5
2026-09-05 13:30 - 14:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of the Canal Season Saturday, September 5. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

2:30 Canal Boat Ride, September 5
2026-09-05 14:30 - 15:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of the Canal Season Saturday, September 5. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

Canal Season Closing Day 2026
2026-09-12 13:00 - 16:00

1:30 Canal Boat Ride, September 12
2026-09-12 13:30 - 14:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of the Canal Season Closing Day 2026. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

2:30 Canal Boat Ride, September 12
2026-09-12 14:30 - 15:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of the Canal Season Closing Day 2026. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

Nature Walk - September 12
2026-09-12 14:30 - 15:30
Join your guide David McCain for a scenic and informative walk through Canal Park and to the newest exhibits under construction, the Delphi Bayou.
This walk will explore the natural and historic amenities of Wabash & Erie Canal Park, and all ages are invited to participate. There is some uneven terrain, but the walk is otherwise mostly flat and manageable over grassy and stone surfaces.
The group will depart from the Wabash & Erie Canal Park Interpretive Center at 2:30pm, and be sure to enjoy the festivities of Canal Season Closing Day 2026 taking place the same afternoon!
Check out the 2026 calendar below for other nature walks happening this year:

Fall Cleanup Day 2026
2026-10-17 09:00 - 13:00
Help us make Canal Park look its best before winter sets in! This is a volunteer opportunity open to all ages, skills, and interests. Meet at the Speece Picnic Shelter in the center of the Pioneer Village at 9AM, and join a work crew for a variety of tasks in Canal Park and its trail system. At noon, volunteers can enjoy a free meal provided by the Delphi Psi Otes.

If you can join the fun, please RSVP below so we can be sure to have enough food for everyone!

Canal Park Annual Meeting 2026
2026-10-20 19:00 - 20:00
Join us October 20 at 7:00PM at Wabash & Erie Canal Park for the 2026 Annual Meeting. This delightful evening is open to the public and free of charge, and it will be a chance to look back at the year, celebrate our accomplishments, and look forward to the future together.
You are welcome to join a little early for some social time at 6:45PM. The featured speaker will be announced at a later date.

Nature Walk - October 24
2026-10-24 14:30 - 15:30
Join your guide Lois Johnston for a scenic and informative walk along the historic trails of Wabash & Erie Canal Park. This walk will explore the natural and historic amenities of Delphi’s canal corridor, and all ages are invited to participate. The walk is mostly flat, and surfaces will be grass and crushed stone.
The precise itinerary of this walk will be announced soon, but it will begin at 2:30pm.
Check out the 2026 calendar below for other nature walks happening this year:

Hike the Trails Day 2026
2026-11-07 09:00 - 17:00
This is your chance to get a group together and explore some trails! All trails will be open to the public from dawn to dusk. Try and hike them all! Visit our Trails Page to explore your options. This event is self-guided, but we encourage you to take photos and share them to highlight the natural beauty of Delphi’s historic trails.

If you’re looking for a narrated experience, you can enjoy a guided nature walk at 2:30 PM with one of our amazing volunteers. The walking group will meet at the Interpretive Center in Canal Park to gather up and head out!

Nature Walk - November 7
2026-11-07 14:30 - 15:30
Join your guide David McCain for a scenic and informative walk through the trails of Wabash & Canal Park!
This walk will explore one of our National Historic Register sites, the Delphi Lime Kilns. This site is one of the few places you can see original “pot kilns” of the Canal Era where valuable limestone was once processed into useful building materials.
All ages are invited to participate. There is some uneven terrain, but the walk is otherwise mostly flat and manageable over grassy and stone surfaces.
The group will depart from the Wabash & Erie Canal Park Interpretive Center at 2:30pm, and be sure to explore as many trails as you can throughout the day as part of Hike the Trails Day 2026!
Check out the 2026 calendar below for other nature walks happening this year:

Christmas at the Canal 2026
2026-12-05 10:00 - 16:00
Join the fun with our merriest event of the year! Whether you’re shopping for Christmas, making family memories, or engaging with Indiana history, we have something for you!

Handcrafted Gifts Bazaar

Photos with Santa in the Pioneer Village

Artisans and demonstrations in the cozy cabins of the Pioneer Village

Food and snacks

Live music in the Little White Chapel

Interactive Canal Museum visits

Reed Case Historic Home tours

Admission, parking, tours, and historic activities are all FREE. Thanks to our sponsors, we offer this event as a special gift to the community. Get in the holiday spirit at Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi!
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

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Day After Christmas Walk 2026
2026-12-26 13:00 - 15:00
This event is free to the public, and includes a narrated walk along the historic trails in Delphi. Join your expert guides to learn about the many natural and historic treasures that reside along the canal route in Delphi. All ages are welcome to join. The walk will be at an easy pace on mostly flat terrain, so walkers of all abilities can join the fun.

Please meet outside the Interpretive Center at Wabash & Erie Canal Park at 1:00PM. Parking is plentiful and free of charge. After the walk, enjoy hot beverages in the Interpretive Center!
