Kalkkinen Canal
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The Kalkkinen Canal was built in 1875-1878 mainly for log floating and was renewed in 1961-1964. Over a kilometre long and 20 metres wide, the canal joins lakes Päijänne and Ruotsalainen. Kotasaari Island by the Kalkkinen Rapids southeast of the canal has revealed finds from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages.
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Coordinates: 61°17'24"N 25°35'18"E
- Fladan 106 km
- Old Saimaa Canal 152 km
- Old Saimaa Canal 158 km
- Ahkiolahti canal 230 km
- Nerkoo canal 252 km
- Ligovsky Channel 302 km
- Sievers's channel 445 km
- Drainworks 812 km
- Old drainworks 814 km
- Drainworks 822 km
- Pulkkilanharju Ridge 2.4 km
- Karinsalmen Silta 3 km