# 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.

## Accommodation

- [Accommodation by Lake Saimaa](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/accommodation-by-lake-saimaa/): Modern holiday cottages with private sauna at Kanava Resort. Lake, canal, and panorama view options between Linnansaari and Kolovesi National Parks. Year-round accommodation.
- [Booking Terms & Conditions](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/booking-terms-conditions/): Reservation, payment, cancellation, and campaign policies for Kanava Resort holiday cottages.

## Activities & Experiences

- [Boat Transfer to Linnansaari National Park](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/boat-transfer-to-linnansaari-national-park/): Scenic boat ride across Lake Saimaa to Linnansaari National Park with scheduled departures from Kanava Resort.
- [Saimaa Ringed Seal Watching](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/seal-watching/): Responsible wildlife safari to spot the endangered Saimaa ringed seal in Linnansaari National Park.
- [Lake Saimaa Cruises](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/cruises/): Cruise routes from Savonlinna and Kuopio to Oravi through scenic canals and island waterways, combinable with a cottage stay.
- [Savonlinna Opera Festival Holiday](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/opera-holiday/): Cottage accommodation package with transport to the Savonlinna Opera Festival at Olavinlinna Castle.
- [Explore the Area](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/explore-the-area/): Activities near Kanava Resort including kayaking, hiking, canoeing, winter sports, and cultural experiences in Finnish Lakeland.
- [Autumn Holiday Offer](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/autumn-holiday-offer/): Seasonal cottage holiday offer for the autumn season on Lake Saimaa.

## Events & Meetings

- [Organize an Event](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/organize-an-event/): Event and meeting venue options at Kanava Resort including lakeside cottages and a modern glass pavilion.
- [Glass Pavilion Events](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/organize-an-event/events-in-the-glass-pavilion/): Celebrations, dinners, and special occasions in a modern glass pavilion by Lake Saimaa.
- [Cottage Meeting](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/organize-an-event/cottage-meeting/): Corporate meetings, workshops, and team retreats in lakeside cottages.
- [Glass Pavilion Details](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/glass-pavilion/): Capacity, amenities, and booking info for the glass pavilion venue.

## Guest Information

- [For Our Guests](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/): Overview of guest services including check-in, breakfast, bicycles, and practical information.
- [Guest Instructions](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/instructions-for-the-guest/): Check-in procedures, cottage amenities, pet policies, cleaning, and practical tips for staying at Kanava Resort.
- [Breakfast](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/breakfast/): Saimaa breakfast served at Restaurant Ruukinranta, a local restaurant approximately 300 metres from the cottages. Finnish and locally sourced products with dietary options.
- [Bicycles](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/bicycles/): Complimentary bicycles for guests to explore the Lake Saimaa shoreline and surrounding area.
- [Arriving at Kanava Resort](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/for-our-guests/arriving-at-kanava-resort/): Directions and travel options by car, train, bus, boat, and air. EV charging available on site.

## Sustainability

- [Sustainability](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/sustainability/): Kanava Resort's sustainability practices and commitment to eco-friendly tourism. Certified by Sustainable Travel Finland.
- [Good Travel Seal](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/good-travel-seal-2/): Kanava Resort's Good Travel Seal certification for sustainable and responsible tourism.

## Contact & Legal

- [Contact](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/contact/): Contact information, booking inquiries, and directions to Kanava Resort in Oravi, Lake Saimaa, Finland.
- [FAQ](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/contact/faq/): Frequently asked questions about Kanava Resort — cottages, check-in, amenities, bookings, and services.
- [Privacy Policy](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/privacy-policy/): Data collection, cookies, and visitor information handling policy.

## Optional

- [Projects](https://kanavaresort.fi/en/projects/): Kanava Resort's development projects and sustainability initiatives.