Canoeing

Canoeing in the Borderlands – Lakes, rivers and stunning routes

Get out on the water and experience the region's unique nature from a vantage point!

In the Borderlands, you will find countless clear-water lakes, winding rivers and ready-made routes where you can paddle at your own pace. Canoeing is the perfect way to escape from everyday life and explore the area's stunning waterways right from the water's surface, whether you're an experienced veteran or a beginner.

Excerpts from the area's canoeing opportunities:

• Ruokolahti: There's plenty to explore in the vast and beautiful lake landscapes of Ruokolahti. For example, you can experience a real adventure and explore the landscape on a magnificent, 110-kilometer-long canoeing route!

• Parikkala: The waterways of Parikkala also offer wonderful and natural destinations for relaxing canoeing trips.

Read more about the routes and canoeing services in the area: Follow the links below to explore more detailed route descriptions and plan your own water adventure:

• Explore the canoeing options in Ruokolahti: visitruokolahti.fi/fi/tekemista/muut-aktiviteetit/melonta

• Explore the canoeing options in Parikkala: visitparikkala.fi/aktiviteetit/melonta/

(Photo: Markku "Marsa" Anttonen)