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Inauguration of the Saimaa Canal
- When
- 7 September 1856
- Where
- Grand Duchy of Finland
- Part of
- Saimaa Canal inaugurated
The Saimaa Canal was inaugurated on 7 September 1856, linking Lake Saimaa to the Gulf of Finland near Vyborg.
Built between 1845 and 1856, the canal connected Lappeenranta and Viipuri within the Grand Duchy of Finland. The opening benefited the local economy by connecting Eastern Finland's waterways to the sea, establishing a route through eight locks.
Sources
- Saimaa Canal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Vyborg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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