Shingarka (Petergofskiy kanal) channel

River Shingarka, or the Peterhof channel, flows through the territory of Peterhof and covers the four Park – Lower, English, meadow and Zayachiy Remiz. The length of the canal is 24 km from Its beginning he takes on the Izhora hills, and in the end empties into the Gulf of Finland. Holidays on the river Shingarka mostly involves Hiking, admiring the nature and Park ensembles of Peterhof, but the major function of this river is different. It Shingeki water nourish the famous Peterhof fountains in the Lower Park, which annually attracts a lot of tourists from Russia and other countries. Those who prefer a more intimate leisure, often spend holidays in Meadow Park: this place Shingarka much wider and prettier. On warm summer days local residents with pleasure have a rest on the river banks, and some even bathe in its cold waters.