The Bolswardertrekvaart is a historic canal in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands, running approximately 12 kilometers between the city of Bolsward and the village of Sint Jansklooster. The canal passes near the villages of Húns and Leons and connects to a broader network of waterways that includes routes toward Leeuwarden, Easterlittens, and Franeker, making it a useful link for paddlers interested in multi-destination trips through the Frisian canal system.

The canal was originally constructed in 1616, built by Jan Jacobszoon Rijp to improve shipping conditions on a route that had previously been shallow and difficult to navigate. After falling into disrepair during the 19th century as industrial shipping shifted to larger canal projects in the north of the Netherlands, the canal was renovated in the 20th century. It was widened during this restoration, and locks and bridges were constructed along its length. Paddlers should be aware that these locks and bridges are present along the route and will need to be accounted for when planning passage.

Today the canal is used primarily by recreational boaters and tourists. Boat rental is available in the area, suggesting some level of local infrastructure to support water-based recreation. The canal's relatively modest length of around 12 kilometers makes it manageable as a day trip, and its connections to other Frisian waterways offer options for extending a journey beyond the canal itself.