Negombo canals

Canal Negombo, Western, Sri Lanka

What to expect

The Hamilton Canal, also known as the Dutch Canal, is a 14.5 km waterway connecting Puttalam to Colombo, passing through the vibrant city of Negombo, offering a glimpse into the colonial past and natural beauty of Sri Lanka

Plan your family visit to the Negombo canals with these blog insights 👇

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(tip!) Sightseeing Negombo with kids! 5x do it!

(tip!) Sightseeing Negombo with kids! 5x do it!
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a boat ride through the canals of Negombo to open water and had delicious fruit and drink from coconuts in the water on plastic chairs

Highlights: A fun trip that will take you about three/four hours and you will also see many activities of the locals on the water ✨