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THE YPERLEE CANAL
Zen moment guaranteed !
Located in West Flanders , the Yperlee Canal is 15 km long and connects the city of Ypres to the river Yser . A trip on this small canal on a sunny summer ’ s day will give you a dose of well-being !
The session starts from the large wooden pontoon near the Eetkaffee Steenstraete . You can leave towards Ypres but will be blocked after 3.5 km by the Boezinge lock . Here I advise you to go towards Veurne and the Yser . Let yourself be lulled by the green banks , the water birds and the silence around you . It ’ s quiet , and it feels good !
After a few kilometres , you will see a charming wooden floating pontoon on your left . The pontoon is private , so be careful not to overstep your rights . It is tempting to stop there . After a little less than 5 km , you will pass under the Driegrachtenbrug and arrive in front of De Boot vzw , a barge specialised in ecotourism and the organisation of socio-cultural activities . At the height of this boat , you will see a small river running off to the left . If , like me , you like to venture out on narrower streams , don ’ t hesitate to take the plunge . This short diversion of 1.6 km round trip is bucolic . You will pass under two bridges and be surrounded by fields . After 800 metres , you will have to turn back .
Back at De Boot vzw , you can decide to continue rowing towards the Yser or turn back .
ENTERING THE WATER : Entering the water : 50 ° 55 ’ 13.5 " N 2 ° 50 ’ 37.3 " E Wooden pontoon . Large free parking area . Google map : https :// goo . gl / maps / AaopHe2E8Cmg4KVm8
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