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Canal Network

Canal locks still work the same way they did 200 years ago. Watch one cycle through and you’ll understand how entire economies were built on moving water uphill.

A fleet of Mokumboot rental boats lined along Amsterdam's serene canal
Kyle Kroeger / ViaTravelers

Interlinked canals reveal how cities and regions moved goods, people, and ideas long before highways. Expect lock systems in action, towpaths perfect for cycling, and atmospheric waterside districts where engineering meets everyday life.