The Baudouin Canal (; ) is a canal located in western Belgium, which was named for King Baudouin of Belgium. The Baudouin Canal connects Zeebrugge with Bruges (). Its total length is and has a depth of and a width of .
History
Originally medieval Bruges was connected to the sea by the Zwin tidal channel. The Zwin gradually silted up. The Baudouin Canal was constructed between 1896 and 1907 to provide Bruges with maritime access.
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