Kanava (Finnish: Channel) is a political and cultural magazine which has been in circulation since 1933.

[4] The magazine provides a discussion platform about society, politics, economics and culture.

[1] Urho Kekkonen, Mika Waltari, and Jussi Teljo are the early contributors of the magazine.

[3] Some of its other notable contributors include Timo Vihavainen, Jorma Ojaharju, Esko Rajakoski, Osmo Antero Wiio, and Lasse Lehtinen.

[1] In addition to Finnish writers, the magazine also featured articles by international figures such as Hampden Jackson and Larry J.