Buffalo Maritime Center

Oct 2022

They're building a new canal packet boat from scratch. Very interesting place with informative staff and views of the boat under construction. Google search seems to show multiple addresses. This is a new/rebuilt and fresh building at Canal Side.

Sep 2021

We called ahead and talked to Paul just to confirm boats were available. When we got there we saw it was next to a very nice restaurant and a beautiful lake. We got a few 4-seater flamingo boats and cruised around the lake for about 30 minutes. It was a very fun experience and a fun new memory with my family. The workers were very nice, professional, and super helpful. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone interested in a unique mini-adventure.

Mar 2020

Really impressed by the quality of their boat-building from canoes to a packet boat. The Center has a strong educational focus. Elementary and high school students are taught to make their own boats. Staff is mostly volunteers. I am going to volunteer myself. BMC is a great asset for Buffalo because it is actively preserving our history.