Burswood canal, Perth

#126 among attractions in Perth

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Facts and practical information

Burswood canal was one of the earliest public works conducted in the Swan River Colony on the Burswood peninsula on the Swan River in the 1830s. It was made to shorten the journey on the Swan River, between Fremantle and Guildford. At that time Guildford was more prominent than Perth. ()

Coordinates: 31°57'20"S, 115°53'39"E

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Victoria ParkPerth Australia

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Burswood canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crown Perth, WACA Ground, Claisebrook Cove, Tranby House.

~1890 ftS
Posh lodging with a 24-hour casino
Crown Perth, Perth
10 min walk • Crown Perth stands as a beacon of entertainment in the vibrant city of Perth, Australia. This sprawling casino complex, nestled on the banks of the picturesque Swan River, offers an unparalleled experience for those seeking excitement and luxury.
0.9 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
WACA Ground, Perth
23 min walk • The WACA Ground, a celebrated sporting venue located in the heart of Perth, Australia, stands as a testament to the country's profound love for cricket. With its rich history dating back to its establishment in 1893, the Western Australian Cricket Association Ground...
0.9 miW
Park, River
Claisebrook Cove, Perth
24 min walk • Claise Brook is a stream which empties into Claisebrook Cove before running into the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia. The area surrounding the stream is on the outskirts of the Perth CBD and is part of the suburb of East Perth.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Event space, History museum
Tranby House, Perth
33 min walk • Tranby is an historic farmers cottage located on Johnson Road in Maylands overlooking the Swan River opposite Kuljak Island, and is one of the oldest surviving buildings from the early settlement of the Swan River Colony.
0.4 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Optus Stadium, Perth
11 min walk • Perth Stadium, currently known as Optus Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a multi-purpose stadium in Perth, Western Australia, located in the suburb of Burswood. It was completed in late 2017 and officially opened on 21 January 2018.
1 miW
Park, Garden
Queens Gardens, Perth
27 min walk • Queens Gardens, Perth, is a 3.3-hectare park on a former brickworks and clay pit site in the eastern end of the Perth central business district. The park is bounded by Hay Street to the south, Plain Street to the west, Nelson Crescent to the north, and Hale Street to the east, which separates it from the WACA Ground.
0.9 miW
Cemetery
East Perth Cemetery, Perth
23 min walk • East Perth Cemeteries was the first cemetery established for the Swan River Colony in 1829 in East Perth, Western Australia. It is estimated that as many as 10,000 people were buried there between 1829 and 1919 in seven independently administered denominations or sections which is why the place is known as 'East Perth Cemeteries'.
0.5 miW
Bridge
Swan River Pedestrian Bridge, Perth
14 min walk • Matagarup Bridge is a suspension pedestrian bridge crossing over the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia. Situated approximately half-way between Heirisson Island and the Goongoongup Bridge, it provides pedestrian access between Burswood and East Perth.
1 miSW
Island, Park
Heirisson Island, Perth
26 min walk • Heirisson Island is an island in the Swan River in Western Australia at the eastern end of Perth Water, between the suburbs of East Perth and Victoria Park. It occupies an area of 285600 m², and is connected to the two foreshores by The Causeway.
0.9 miNW
Bridge
Windan Bridge, Perth
23 min walk • The Windan Bridge is a six-lane road bridge in East Perth, Western Australia which crosses the Swan River and forms part of the Graham Farmer Freeway. Opened in 2000, it sits next to the Goongoongup railway bridge which was built in 1995.
0.7 miS
Church
Riverview Church, Perth
20 min walk • Riverview Church is a large, contemporary, non-denominational, multi-cultural and multi-generational community of Jesus-followers situated in Burswood, an inner suburb of Perth, Western Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burswood canal?

Nearby attractions include Crown Perth, Perth (10 min walk), Swan River Pedestrian Bridge, Perth (14 min walk), Gloucester Park, Perth (19 min walk), Riverview Church, Perth (20 min walk).

How to get to Burswood canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burswood canal:

Train

Perth Stadium (10 min walk)
Burswood (12 min walk)

Bus

Nile Street • Lines: 3F, 3T (21 min walk)
East Perth Cemeteries • Lines: 3T (22 min walk)