4968 Lakeshore Rd. Hamburg NY
Lake Erie Seaway Trail-At Wanakah Beach
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Join us on November 6th for an open house and community planning event!
The Lake Erie Seaway Trail Center (LESTC) has long been a welcoming gateway and visitor center to travelers, local town residents, and passerbys along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail, a New York State National Designated Scenic Byway.
As we look to the future, we’re excited to continue our clean-up efforts and beautification of the Center —including exploring the possibility of a community mural to bring new life and color to the historical Wanakah Water Works building.
We’ve partnered with artist and consultant, Saira Siddiqui, to lead a community engagement process and help us envision what this next chapter of the LESTC can look like. (Learn more about her most recent project here.)
👉 And we need your input! Please take a few minutes to fill out our community survey. Your feedback will help us reimagine the future of the building and guide the development of a potential mural design: Survey Link Here
Also, please mark your calendars! On Thursday, November 6 from 4–7pm, we’ll host a community open house at the Center. This event will build on survey input and invite neighbors of all ages to co-create ideas for programming and mural themes. Activities will be designed for all ages — come share your voice, your story, and your vision for the LESTC.
Thank you for helping us imagine what’s next for this community space. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Hours
In the Summer, we are open from 12 pm-4 pm on Saturdays and Sunday's.
During the Winter however, we are closed!
Check Our Facebook!
Because we rely heavily on our volunteers, please check our Facebook for our updated open hours!
NYS BIRDING TRAIL
The Lake Erie Seaway Trail is one of the many spotting areas for the NYS Birding Trail! Here at the LESTC, we offer Bird Binoculars and a free birding guide for a perfect view of the Birds of Western New York!
WHAT WE SELL
We offer a wide range of affordable items for sale, including hats, short-sleeved shirts, long-sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts/hoodies, stickers/magnets, reusable cups, coffee mugs, and tank tees. Our clothing sizes range from small to 2XL, and we have unique designs such as the Hooked on Red Fish-White T-shirts and the Lake Erie Seaway Trail with Red Fish T-shirts in gray and red. We also sell Adirondack chairs.
Click below to learn more.
OUR PARTNERS
We collaborate with Frontier Big Picture a school dedicated to educating students on the real world. At Frontier Big Picture, students can intern at places they are interested in.
ABOUT OUR CENTER
The Lake Erie Seaway Trail Center is a hub for education and exploration of the Great Lake. Our center is dedicated to educating locals and visitors alike about the importance of Lake Erie and its surrounding ecosystem. Visit us and explore our exhibits, participate in our activities and events, and browse our gift shop for unique souvenirs. Join us in our mission to protect Lake Erie for generations to come. We are also apart of the New York State Birding Trail!
View Gallery
There may be no better way to communicate what we do than through images. As you browse our site, take a few moments to let your eyes linger here, and see if you can get a feel for our signature touch.
