The Canal de la Sensée (French pronunciation: [kanal də la sɑ̃se]) is a canal in northern France.

In March 1806, the imperial government gave orders to build a canal which would link the Scarpe River and the Escaut River (English: Scheldt).

The work was commenced under the direction of Augustin Honnorez in June 1819 and the Sensée canal was opened to navigation in November 1820.

Shortly after World War I 1914-1918, horses were replaced by tractors.

The Canal de la Sensée forms part of the Canal Dunkerque-Escaut route.