Damme Canal
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Damme Canal, also known as Napoleon's Canal, was created on the orders of the general, and construction was interrupted by Waterloo.

šŸ“œ Historic artificial waterway in Belgium and the Netherlands.
šŸ” Connects Bruges to Sluis, also known as Napoleon's Canal.

Why Go

🌊 Picturesque and historic scenery
šŸ›¶ Enjoy paddle boat trips
🦢 Observe diverse wildlife
šŸ›ļø Explore remains of siphon structures

Tips

🚣 Individual pleasure boating with rented rowing boats and pedalos available.
🚢 A tourist boat service operates between Damme and Bruges.

Geography

šŸ“ Spans the Belgian province of West Flanders and the Netherlands.
šŸ“ Approximately 15 km (9.3 miles) long.
🚧 At Damme, it crosses the Leopold Canal and Schipdonk Canal via a siphon system.
šŸ”— Connects to the main Bruges canal network via the Ringvaart at Dampoortsluis.
āš“ The 'harbor' area in Sluis is a major focal point.

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