Canals & Background There are a few canals in Utrecht and these are put to good, and sometimes ingenious, uses. ![]() ![]() The entrances along the quays lead into the house basements. They are sometimes converted into restaurants or boutiques. ![]() There isn't always a quay but the landing points can be useful. ![]() ![]() ![]() Queen Wilhelmina keeps a posthumous eye on her subjects from her park. ![]() ![]() Posh thatched restaurant in Wilhelminapark |