The canal is named after the Waalseiland to the northeast of it, which was created by infill in 1644.

The Waalseilandsgracht was part of the Port of Amsterdam until the 19th century .
The canal is named after the Waalseiland to the northeast of it, which was created by infill in 1644. 
The Waalseilandsgracht was part of the Port of Amsterdam until the 19th century .
Waalseilandsgracht