Annual Recycling Resource Fair Spring Newsletter Spring is here, and so is the latest City of Lockport Newsletter! Take a look at the city updates, community news, upcoming events, and more.
Lockport is both a city and the town that surrounds it in Niagara County, New York, United States. Lockport is a northern suburb of Buffalo. The city is the Niagara county seat; as of the 2020 census, Lockport had a population of 20,876. [2]
Explore Lockport attractions, Erie Canal activities, specialty shops, the Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises, the Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride and so much more when you visit Lockport and take a walk through history.
The Town of Lockport surrounds the City of Lockport. With a population of 20,027 and 45 square miles, the Town encompasses the Niagara Escarpment, the Historic Erie Canal, rural farm land and the vibrant Transit North retail corridor.
Lockport is New York State’s premier Erie Canal community. Your visit to Lockport begins at the renowned Erie Canal Discovery Center, where Erie Canal surveyor/engineer Nathan Roberts leads you on a simulated packet boat ride through the Lockport Locks.
Visit year-round for family-friendly festivities and events within the Historic District of Lockport, IL. There is something new to do every week so stay tuned by visiting and bookmarking our event calendar.
Today, the “Lock City” is a vibrant hub of adventure with scenic canal cruises, a robust wine trail, small town charm, historic tours, and more. Plus, 2025 officially marks the canal’s 200th anniversary, so there’s no better time to visit! Here’s your guide to spending 48 hours in Lockport.