Haulover Canal, Canal in Brevard County, United States

Haulover Canal is a waterway in Brevard County, Florida, connecting the Indian River Lagoon to the Mosquito Lagoon. The canal runs in a straight line for about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), with rocky banks and shallow waters where boats and kayaks often pass.

The canal was first dug in the 1850s to provide a safer route for boats traveling along the coast, and it was later widened and deepened by the Army Corps of Engineers in the 1960s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

The name "Haulover" comes from the practice of hauling small boats over the narrow strip of land that once separated the two lagoons. Today, the canal is a popular spot for fishing and wildlife watching, and visitors can often see manatees swimming in the warm water near the bridge.

Visitors can access the canal from State Road 3, which crosses it via a bridge, and there are small parking areas on both sides for those who want to fish or launch a kayak. The site is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during the cooler months when mosquitoes are less active.

The canal is one of the few places in Florida where you can see both manatees and dolphins in the same water, as they sometimes swim through the channel. Also, the bridge over the canal is a popular spot for watching rocket launches from Cape Canaveral.