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]

After researching the path of the canal from Buffalo to Albany I picked Lockport as the closest location to Erie, PA. We were surprised at how nice the place and the boats were.

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.

Lockport is central to the Niagara wine region and offers a selection of dining options that celebrate the foods of Western New York. From intimate dining to casual pubs, Lockport’s restaurant scene is the destination for your next meal!

Lockport is a 21st-century city with its roots in the early 1800s. Just stand on “The Big Bridge” in the heart of town and you’ll see why – the Erie Canal! Lockport literally rose from the banks of this engineering marvel, enjoying industrial growth and prosperity.