White Sea-Baltic Canal, Russia

Among numerous canals on the territory of Russia, the White Sea-Baltic Canal is particularly noteworthy. The total length of this waterway is about 227000 metres, its width is 36 metres which is rather broad in comparison with other global water giants. The White Sea-Baltic Canal is only 4 metres deep. In view of these scales, it’s hard to imagine that only two years have been spent on constructional works. A tremendous amount of work has been done in just 21 months.

The famous waterway has been built by Gulag prisoner labour. The Canal’s opening took place in 1933. The White Sea-Baltic Canal connects Lake Onega with the White Sea. The latter two are large Russian water bodies. From the very first days of its opening the canal has been used mainly by cargo ships. With the tourism development in Karelia the canal has become the favourite travellers’ attraction. It passes through the incredibly beautiful places and covers a number of area’s top natural attractions.

Those travellers who wish to join a cruise along the canal will enjoy the opportunity to see beautiful lakes and visit a number of famous cultural complexes. The White Sea-Baltic Canal has long listed as an outstanding cultural heritage. Along the canal a lot of memorials are set and ancient buildings are carefully preserved. Old lighthouses are of particular interest. Directly on the canal bank is a unique religious monument - St. Nicholas the Miracle-Worker church. Excursion lovers should definitely tour the famous canal by ship. Next - Augustow Canal