Taipale canal

Taipaleen kanava
canal in Varkaus
#1 in Varkaus / #64 in Finland
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by Tiia Monto
/ CC BY-SA 4.0

The Taipale Canal, located in Varkaus, Finland, is a significant historical and navigational feature connecting Lake Unnukka and Lake Haukivesi. Originally constructed in the mid-19th century, it was part of the ambitious Saimaa Canal project aimed at enhancing the waterway network in the region. The canal plays a crucial role in facilitating maritime traffic, allowing vessels to bypass the natural rapids and elevation differences between the lakes.


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