Canal du Centre
And its boat elevators
The sites
The Canal du Centre historique is home to a group of hydraulic structures unique in the world, bearing witness to the genius and know-how of Belgian engineers. For over a century, these installations have enabled inland navigation boats to pass through a rugged terrain.
The Canal du Centre historique and its hydraulic elevators
Discover century-old boat elevators!
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End of activities for ASBL Voies d'Eau du Hainaut
Following a political decision, the tourist and development activities of the Canal du Centre historique carried out by the ASBL Voies d'Eau du Hainaut came to an end in 2025. This site will remain online to preserve the memory of this exceptional heritage, the work of its teams and the history they have helped to write.
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Useful contacts
The main partners to contact for any information relating to heritage, navigation or tourism in Wallonia.
Centrissime
Maison du Tourisme du Centre
- Pl. Jules Mansart 21-22, 7100 La Louvière
- +32 (0)64 26 15 00
- info@centrissime.be
SPW Mobility & Infrastructure
Direction des Voies Hydrauliques du Hainaut
- Rue Verte 11, 7000 Mons
- +32 065 39 96 49
- mobilite.infrastructures@spw.wallonie.be
Attractions & Tourism
Walloon Federation of Tourist Attractions
- Rue des Grottes 6, 5580 Rochefort
- +32 084 37 77 32
- att.tourisme@attractions-et-tourisme.be
VisitWallonia
Commissariat général au Tourisme de Wallonie
- Av. Comte de Smet de Nayer 14, 5000 Namur
- +32 (0)81 84 41 00
- info@visitwallonia.be