Business Activities

The waterways have always been closely linked with commercial enterprise.  The original 'canal mania' 200 years ago generated wealth creation on an unprecedented scale, both through speculative investment and the establishment of a vast range of thriving waterside ventures.

Today, old and new businesses are combining to unlock the potential of this unique network.  Some are little different in principle from 200 years ago, for example canal owners have always sold water to industry just like today.