Westelijke Polders is a resort in Suriname, located in the Nickerie District.

[1] Its Dutch place name (in English 'western polders') reflects Suriname's colonial past.

Since 1998, the Canawaina ferry connects South Drain, located in the resort Westelijke Polders, with Moleson Creek in Guyana.

[2] This is the only legal connection between the two countries, but before the repavement of the road many travelers preferred to take a back-track route.

The route of the planned bridge between Suriname and Guyana will run through the island.