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Canals and bridges

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Saimaa Canal

Saimaa Canal

Canals in the Vuoksi Basin

Ahkiolahti Canal
Juankoski Canal
Joensuu Canal
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Canals in the Kymijoki River Basin

Kalkkiset Canal
Keitele Canal: Vaajakoski Canal
Keitele Canal: Kuhankoski Canal
Keitele Canal: Kuusaa Canal
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Kerkonkoski Canal
Kiesimä Canal
Kolu Canal
Neituri Canal
Vääksy Canal

Canals in the Kokemäenjoki River Basin

Herraskoski Canal
Lempäälä Canal
Murole Canal
Valkeakoski Canal

Movable bridges

More information on  movable bridges available on the Canals and bridges opening hours page.

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