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The Canso Causeway's History and Impact
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Scotia II train ferry leaving the Strait of Canso after the completion of the Canso Causeway in 1955
1 of 91 		Car ferry sign being removed
2 of 91 		Railway line to Inverness torn up
3 of 91 		The Canso Crossing Association
4 of 91 		Honourable Lioniel Chevrier and Premier Angus L. Macdonald
5 of 91 		Closing the gap as the Canso Causeway approached Cape Breton Island at Port Hastings.
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Five of the workmen for T.C. Gorman Ltd. who were the first across
7 of 91 		Mrs. Agnes Macdonald, widow of Premier Angus L. Macdonald
8 of 91 		Certificate of participation
9 of 91 		Crowds and bleachers for invited guests
10 of 91 		Crowds march across the Canso Causeway after the official opening ceremony.
11 of 91 		Dignitaries lead the march across
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Rev. Stanley Macdonald
13 of 91 		Traffic jam in Port Hastings
14 of 91 		Parked cars at Cape Porcupine
15 of 91 		Canso Causeway vehicles and ships
16 of 91 		Pipe bands march across the Canso Causeway
17 of 91 		Canso Causeway official opening program
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