Canal Beatrix

The Beatrix Canal is an eight-kilometer (five-mile) waterway in the Dutch province of North Brabant that connects the Wilhelmina Canal with the De Hurk industrial area on the south side of Eindhoven. An important part of the local infrastructure, it was originally built in the 1930s and rebuilt after World War II. Today the canal is used mainly for freight traffic and can accommodate vessels up to 63 meters (207 feet) long, 7.20 meters (23.6 feet) wide, and with a draft of 1.90 meters (6.2 feet). For visitors, the Beatrix Canal offers a glimpse into the region's industrial history and the importance of waterways to trade in Eindhoven.