Ghent–Terneuzen Canal

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The Ghent–Terneuzen Canal, also known as the "Sea Canal" is a canal linking Ghent in Belgium to the port of Terneuzen on the Westerschelde Estuary in the Netherlands, thereby providing the former with better access to the sea. ()

Local name: Canal Gand-Terneuzen Coordinates: 51°8'48"N, 3°46'57"E

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VlaanderenBelgium

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Ghent–Terneuzen Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oostakker Basilica, The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health, Evergem, Port of Ghent.

4.4 miS
Church, Neighbourhood, Temple
Oostakker Basilica, Ghent
113 min walk • The Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes is a Roman Catholic church at Oostakker, near Ghent in Belgium. Built in neogothic style at the end of the XIXe century it is the most important center of marian pilgrimage in Flanders.
6.5 miSW
51°4'1"N • 3°42'12"E
The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health, Ghent
166 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
4.4 miSW
Area
Evergem, Ghent
113 min walk • Evergem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Belzele, Doornzele, Ertvelde, Evergem proper, Kerkbrugge-Langerbrugge, Kluizen, Rieme, Sleidinge and Wippelgem.
3.4 miSW
Harbor
Port of Ghent, Ghent
86 min walk • The Port of Ghent is the third busiest seaport in Belgium, located in Ghent, East Flanders in the Flemish Region. The first port of Ghent was situated at the river Scheldt and later on at the Leie. Since the Middle Ages Ghent has sought for a connection to the sea.
5.1 miNW
Village, Shop
Oosteeklo
131 min walk • Oosteeklo is a historic village in the Flemish province of East Flanders, Belgium, which since 1977 has been a subdivision of the municipality of Assenede.
4.1 miSE
Locality
Lochristi
105 min walk • Lochristi is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality is composed of the towns of Beervelde, Lochristi proper, Zaffelare and Zeveneken. As of January 1, 2010, Lochristi had a total population of 21,386. The total area is 60.34 km² which gives a population density of 333/km².
5.7 miN
Locality
Assenede
146 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Assenede is the Hoge Wal Park, a sprawling green space that offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can take leisurely strolls along the park's winding pathways, or simply relax and soak in the serene...
3.9 miN
Locality
Zelzate
100 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Zelzate is the Lock of Zelzate, a historic lock complex that connects the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal and the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the canals and admire the beautiful scenery, or take a boat...
6.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Kolegem, Ghent
160 min walk • Kolegem is the eastern part of Mariakerke. Mariakerke is part of the city Ghent. Kolegem is separated from the rest of Mariakerke by a canal named Brugse Vaart, a canal between Ghent and Bruges.
5.9 miS
51°4'2"N • 3°43'58"E
Dok Noord 4, Ghent
151 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
4.5 miNE
Locality
Wachtebeke
115 min walk • Wachtebeke is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the town of Wachtebeke proper, and a smaller town: Overslag. On January 1, 2006, Wachtebeke had a total population of 6,881.

Ghent–Terneuzen Canal

Facts and practical information

Ghent–Terneuzen Canal plan & book

Ghent–Terneuzen Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)