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Canals and bridges

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Saimaa Canal

Saimaa Canal

Canals in the Vuoksi Basin

Ahkiolahti Canal
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Karjalankoski Canal
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Canals in the Kymijoki River Basin

Kalkkiset Canal
Keitele Canal: Vaajakoski Canal
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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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