Canal Place Preservation & Development Authority 

The official You Tube page for the Canal Place Preservation & Development Authority and the Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area.  Canal Place Heritage Park is located at the terminus of the historic C&O Canal and Mile Marker 0 of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP Trail) The Western Maryland Railway station is the focal point of the park with shopping, the C&O Canal Museum and the Western MD Scenic Railroad. The park is open year round from dawn till dusk.  The Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area celebrates Allegany County's transportation and industry history.  Through story telling and interpretation the Passages opens up a world of history to our visitors and community.  Located in downtown Cumberland right off of Interstate 68.  Stop by and take a break on your trip through or better yet come stay awhile and enjoy all our County has to offer.