# Kanava Resort > Kanava Resort is a holiday cottage accommodation provider located in Oravi village on Lake Saimaa, Finnish Lakeland, Finland. The resort offers modern, eco-friendly rental cottages with private saunas, situated between Linnansaari and Kolovesi National Parks, near Savonlinna. The resort provides year-round accommodation with additional services including Lake Saimaa cruises, boat transfers to Linnansaari National Park, Saimaa ringed seal watching safaris, a glass pavilion event venue, and bicycle rentals. Kanava Resort holds the Good Travel Seal and Sustainable Travel Finland certifications. The website is bilingual: Finnish (kanavaresort.fi) and English (kanavaresort.fi/en/). Bookings are handled directly through the website. The resort is family-run and caters to leisure travelers, nature enthusiasts, event organizers, and corporate groups. Key location facts: Oravi is a small village in the municipality of Savonlinna, Eastern Finland. It sits on a narrow strait connecting two parts of Lake Saimaa, between Linnansaari National Park and Kolovesi National Park. The nearest city is Savonlinna (approximately 60 km), known for the annual Savonlinna Opera Festival held at Olavinlinna Castle. ## Accommodation ### Accommodation by Lake Saimaa URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/accommodation-by-lake-saimaa/ Kanava Resort offers modern holiday cottages with private sauna on Lake Saimaa. The cottages are located between Linnansaari and Kolovesi National Parks in the Oravi village area. Guests can choose from different view types: lake view, canal view, or panoramic view. All cottages feature modern amenities and private saunas. The accommodation is eco-friendly and available year-round. The cottages are suitable for families, couples, and groups seeking a Finnish Lakeland nature experience. ### Booking Terms & Conditions URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/booking-terms-conditions/ The booking terms cover reservation procedures, payment and payment terms, cancellation policies, campaign and offer conditions, and the owner's right to cancel a reservation. These apply to all Kanava Resort holiday cottage rentals on Lake Saimaa. ## Activities & Experiences ### Boat Transfer to Linnansaari National Park URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/boat-transfer-to-linnansaari-national-park/ Kanava Resort offers scenic boat transfers across Lake Saimaa to Linnansaari National Park. The journey crosses the island-dotted waters of Saimaa. Scheduled departures are available for easy access to the national park's hiking trails and island nature. Linnansaari National Park is one of Finland's most popular national parks, home to the endangered Saimaa ringed seal and the osprey. ### Saimaa Ringed Seal Watching URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/seal-watching/ Kanava Resort organizes responsible seal watching tours on Lake Saimaa. The Saimaa ringed seal (Pusa hispida saimensis) is one of the most endangered seals in the world, with a population of approximately 430 individuals. It is found only in Lake Saimaa, Finland. The guided boat safari departs from Oravi into Linnansaari National Park. The tours follow responsible wildlife watching practices to minimize disturbance to the seals. Seal watching can be combined with a cottage holiday at Kanava Resort. ### Lake Saimaa Cruises URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/cruises/ Guests can combine a cottage holiday with a Lake Saimaa cruise. Cruise routes run from Savonlinna to Oravi and from Kuopio to Oravi, passing through scenic canals and island waterways. Steamship cruises from Kuopio are available. The page concept is "Cottage Holiday & Cruise" — encouraging guests to stay at Kanava Resort and add a cruise experience to their holiday. ### Savonlinna Opera Festival Holiday URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/opera-holiday/ Kanava Resort offers a cottage accommodation package timed with the annual Savonlinna Opera Festival. The festival is held at Olavinlinna Castle in Savonlinna and is one of the most renowned opera events in the world. Kanava Resort provides transportation between the resort and Savonlinna, allowing guests to enjoy the opera and return to a peaceful lakeside cottage. The concept is: enjoy world-class opera, then retreat to nature. ### Explore the Area URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/explore-the-area/ An overview of activities and nature experiences available near Kanava Resort in Oravi. Activities include: canoeing, kayaking, hiking in Linnansaari and Kolovesi National Parks, Saimaa ringed seal safaris, winter sports (cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snowshoeing), and cultural events including the Savonlinna Opera Festival. The Oravi village itself is a charming small Finnish village. Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world. Activities are available year-round. ### Autumn Holiday Offer URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/autumn-holiday-offer/ A seasonal cottage holiday offer for late summer and early autumn on Lake Saimaa. The page promotes the beauty of autumn in Finnish Lakeland: golden foliage, peaceful trails, and tranquil lakeside scenery. This is a seasonal offer page. ## Events & Meetings ### Organize an Event URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/organize-an-event/ The parent page for event and meeting services at Kanava Resort. Two main venue options: lakeside cottages for intimate meetings and team retreats, and a modern glass pavilion for larger celebrations and events. Suitable for corporate meetings, team building, celebrations, weddings, and wellbeing events. Located on Lake Saimaa in Finnish Lakeland. ### Glass Pavilion Events URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/organize-an-event/events-in-the-glass-pavilion/ Information about hosting celebrations, dinners, and special occasions in Kanava Resort's modern glass pavilion. The glass pavilion is a unique lakeside venue surrounded by Finnish Lakeland nature, ideal for memorable gatherings. ### Cottage Meeting URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/organize-an-event/cottage-meeting/ Corporate meetings, workshops, and team retreats in Kanava Resort's lakeside cottages in Oravi, near Savonlinna. The concept is: hold your meeting in peaceful nature, away from the office, in an inspiring setting that supports focused work and creative thinking. ### Glass Pavilion Details URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/glass-pavilion/ Practical information about Kanava Resort's glass pavilion venue. The glass pavilion is a new, modern facility for meetings and celebrations. It can host events, team building, and wellbeing days. Located by Lake Saimaa with views of Finnish nature. ## Guest Information ### For Our Guests URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/ The parent page providing an overview of guest services and practical information: check-in, cottage amenities, breakfast, bicycles, pet policies, cleaning instructions, and local tips. ### Guest Instructions URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/instructions-for-the-guest/ Detailed practical instructions for guests staying at Kanava Resort. Covers: welcome and check-in procedures, cottage amenities and how to use them, services and facilities available during the holiday, pet policies, cleaning expectations, and departure day requests. ### Breakfast URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/breakfast/ Saimaa breakfast is served at Restaurant Ruukinranta, a local restaurant located approximately 300 metres walk from the Kanava Resort cottages. Breakfast is NOT delivered to the cottages. The breakfast features high-quality Finnish and locally sourced products including bread, local pastries, cold cuts, eggs, porridge, fresh vegetables, and seasonal items (especially fish). All products are lactose-free. Gluten-free and vegan options are available upon advance request. Breakfast must be booked as an additional service no later than two days before arrival. ### Bicycles URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/bicycles/ Kanava Resort provides complimentary bicycles for guest use. Guests can explore the Oravi village and Lake Saimaa shoreline area by bike during their cottage stay. ### Arriving at Kanava Resort URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/arriving-at-kanava-resort/ Directions and travel options to reach Kanava Resort in Oravi, Lake Saimaa. Transport modes covered: by train (nearest station in Savonlinna area), by bus, by boat, by air, and by car. Taxis and the Oravi Safari Bus are available locally. EV charging is available at the resort. The page provides practical information for planning the journey to this remote lakeside location in Finnish Lakeland. ## Sustainability ### Sustainability URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/sustainability/ Kanava Resort's sustainability approach and commitment to responsible travel in Finnish Lakeland. The resort is certified by Sustainable Travel Finland. The page covers: the resort's approach to sustainability, sustainable tourism principles they follow, and how guests can contribute. Concrete environmental practices are implemented throughout the resort's operations. ### Good Travel Seal URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/good-travel-seal-2/ Kanava Resort has been awarded the Good Travel Seal, a certification for sustainable and responsible tourism. This recognizes the resort's commitment to environmentally responsible practices in the Lake Saimaa and Finnish Lakeland region. ## Contact & Legal ### Contact URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/contact/ Contact information for Kanava Resort in Oravi, Lake Saimaa, Finland. The page provides contact details for bookings and inquiries, directions and getting to the resort, maintenance contact, a feedback form, and links to other holiday destinations in Finland. ### Privacy Policy URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/privacy-policy/ Kanava Resort's privacy policy covering personal data collection, cookies, and visitor information handling on the website. ## Optional ### Projects URL: https://kanavaresort.fi/en/projects/ Kanava Resort's development projects. Note: this page currently has a technical bug where it displays Finnish booking terms content instead of the actual projects content. The intended content covers development projects and sustainability initiatives at Kanava Resort.