The deep waters of the Gut of Canso, now referred to
as the Strait of Canso, have played a defining role
in the lives of the residents of this part of Cape
Breton Island and mainland Nova Scotia since it was
first settled in 1784. We will look at the history
of the communities, railroading, and transportation
across the Strait before 1955, lobbying for a fixed
link, construction, official opening ceremonies and
the immediate and long-term impact of the
construction of the Canso Causeway and Canal on the | people.
We will also focus on the next fifty years—what
life is like living along the Strait of Canso and
the development of the area when new industries
arrived, left and arrive, up to the present. We
welcome comments or questions about our exhibit.
Look us up the next time you cross the Canso
Causeway. Thank you for visiting.
gutofcanso@ns.sympatico.ca
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