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Liverpool Canal Link

On this site you will find in-depth information about British Waterways £22m flagship restoration project.

The extension to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is along the historic Liverpool waterfront, utilising and upgrading the existing dock basins and creating new sections of canal channel as required.

The canal link was officially opened to boaters on the 20 April 2009. If you would like an application pack to sail along the link please contact enquiries.northwest@britishwaterways.co.uk or contact the Wigan Office on 01942 405700.