Plan Your Trip
Home of the 2025 HNSA Symposium
24-27 September 2025 • Buffalo, NY
Plan Your Trip
Come for the conference, stay for the wonder of New York State, Niagara Falls, and the numerous cities and attractions within reach of Buffalo, NY.
Maritime Heritage Conference 2025 is being hosted in Buffalo, New York, USA, the historic western terminus of the 338 mile Erie Canal. The conference itself will take place at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, along with outdoor events at Buffalo’s Canalside, a crowning achievement in canal revitalization.
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Buffalo is easily accessible to New York City via numerous transportation routes.
Buffalo is the second largest city in New York State, located in the western part of the state on the shores of Lake Erie and bordering Ontario, Canada.
The Erie Canal, which today is 338 miles long with 35 locks to account for 571 feet of elevation change, is the longest artificial waterway in North America.
Buffalo is a true four season city with beautiful, mild summers kept comfortable by its location between two Great Lakes. Recent September highs top out i the low 70s (~22-degrees C).
The Erie Canal brought vast immigrant populations to Buffalo, and that legacy lives on today in our robust Polish, Irish, Italian, and German traditions.
Known as the Niagara Frontier, the region features rich history, icons of architecture, a diverse culinary scene, natural wonders including the Niagara Falls, and an 80 mile drive to Toronto.
Buffalo is a true four season city with beautiful, mild summers kept comfortable by its location between two Great Lakes. Recent September highs top out i the low 70s (~22-degrees C).
Venue
Conference Center
The conference venue will be the Buffalo Convention Center in the heart of the city, close to the historic waterfront featuring a new Canal Museum and the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park featuring USS The Sullivans, USS Little Rock, USS Croaker, and PTF-17.
Buffalo Convention Center
Convention Center Plaza
153 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Where to Stay
Rooms
The adjacent Hyatt Regency and Holiday Inn will have blocks of rooms made available for attendees at a conference rate.
Support & Sponsorships
The State of New York has provided $50,000 in funds to support the conference.
Additional sponsorships for the conference are offered at this time from $1,000 to $15,000 with an aim to reduce fees for attendees to encourage maximum participation. Sponsors will be amply recognized.
Getting Here
By Plane
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), a 18-minute drive to the WCC2025 and offering numerous international flights and 25 direct flights around the US, including New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 1hr 40min drive (includes US-Canada border crossing)
- New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), ~7hr drive or a 90min flight
By Train
- Amtrak’s Empire Service runs daily between NYC and Buffalo, with stops along the way including Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Niagara Falls. ~8hr
By Car
Buffalo is conveniently located along numerous interstate highways.
- From the East: New York State Thruway I-90 West
- From the West: New York State Thruway I-90 East
- From the North (Canada): Queen Elizabeth Way QEW
- From the South: Numerous routes, including the 219N
