The Haarlemmertrekvaart is a canal between Amsterdam and Haarlem in the province of North Holland, the Netherlands. It was dug in 1631, making it the oldest tow-canal in Holland. Travel on such canals
The canal near Amsterdam
The Haarlemmer trekvaart and the Haarlemmerweg late 19th century
The start of the canal on the Haarlem
The start of the canal on the Amsterdam side: The gate to Haarlem
Spaarnwoude is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Haarlemmermeer and lies about 5 km northeast of Haarlem.