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Saimaa Canal, Finland

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What is Saimaa Canal

The Saimaa Canal is a canal that connects lake Saimaa with the Gulf of Finland near Vyborg, Russia. The canal was built from 1845 to 1856. In the Moscow Peace Treaty of 1940, the city of Vyborg was ceded to the Soviet Union, thus effectively splitting the canal in half and ending all traffic.

The canal was modernized in the 1960's. Finland pays rent for the Russian parts of the canal. The current hire contract expires on 2013, and Finland is currently trying to start negotiating extension to the contract.

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About Saimaa Canal

jussi from Finland wrote about Saimaa Canal 2 years, 9 months ago

Taking a passanger boat through Saimaa Canal is a great, albeit very slow, way to get from Lappeenranta to Vyborg.

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leo from Finland wrote about Vyborg 4 years, 10 months ago

Get your bootlegged copies of whatever it is here! You'll find 6 different 'best of' collections from most artists, even though they have not even published them yet.

viktorija from Russia wrote about Vyborg 3 years, 8 months ago

Nice city with old architecture and great history. Narrow streets, friendly people and very beautiful nature!

juha from Finland wrote about Imatra 5 years, 10 months ago

There is really not much to do in Imatra. See Valtionhotelli and Imatrankoski, that's about it.

juha from Finland wrote about Valtionhotelli 5 years, 10 months ago

I've never stayed here but have had lunch in the beautiful salon. The building is very beautiful all around and perhaps one of the two good things about Imatra. The other one is the Imatra Dam.

juhah from USA wrote about Lappeenranta 5 years, 2 months ago

Summer fun town! I studied at the university.

juhah from USA wrote about Tassos 5 years, 2 months ago

One of the better places to eat in Lappeenranta.

juhah from USA wrote about Buttenhoff 5 years, 2 months ago

The best restaurant within 100km.

juhah from USA wrote about Lappeenranta 4 years, 10 months ago

My summer town...

rdnk from Finland wrote about Lappeenrannan Kasino 4 years, 9 months ago

Excellent food in nice early 20th century atmosphere.

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maarittiloves Lappeenranta because it is my hometown <3

tomppahates Vyborg because The town is in terrible condition.

-antti-hates Imatra because Stupid, red neck people just want to fight. Also a strong "amis"- culture with tuning etc.

jhkjloves Lappeenranta because I was born in Lappeenranta.

jussiloves Vyborg Castle because climb up to the tower and you'll get a great view over the city.

jussi from Finland wrote about Vyborg Castle 2 years, 9 months ago

The Vyborg Castle on an August day.

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