Travel Guide Volkovysk

The Canal Canal (Avgustowskiy Kanal) passes north-west of Hrodna. This wild and wild corner will delight all lovers of nature and active tourism, especially aquatic ones. The construction of the canal, designed to connect the Vistula to the Nemunas, begins in 1824 and ends in 1834. Along its 102 km, of which 80 km in Poland and 23 km in Belarus, there are 18 locks, 3 of which are in Belarus, with a difference between 0,8 m and 11 m. The Belarusian part of the canal was completely refurbished between 2004 and 2006. The value of the canal and its ecosystem, in natural terms, is incalculable. In particular, it crosses the Avgustovskaya forest in the middle of a beautiful landscape, and is rich in small tributaries that can be traversed in kayaking. Visit the Nemnova Lock in the namesake village. Next to the lock is the red brick house of Madame Zažeckaia. This house was built in the early th century to host the lock guards. Here for years, Mrs. Zažeckaia has kept many objects, documents and photographs showing the history of the canal. Ask him to show you his little museum, she will do it with great pleasure! Following the canal towards the border with Poland, you arrive at the Dombrovka lock. It is a very popular place among the inhabitants of Grodno. On summer days, there is a picnic and a picnic. There is a point of hire for boats and boats. Each year, in August, the «Festival Canal Festival in the culture of three peoples» brings together folk groups from Belarus, Lithuania and Poland. The canal can be browsed by kayak or boat. It is possible to participate in organized tours. Routes span several kilometres and several days. You can also rent kayaks, tents, sleeping bags and accommodation in guest houses.For more information, please contact the Grodno Tourist Office or the Nemnovo Tour in Grodno.