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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 129 		Car ferry sign being removed
2 of 129 		Railway line to Inverness torn up
3 of 129 		The Canso Crossing Association
4 of 129 		Honourable Lioniel Chevrier and Premier Angus L. Macdonald
5 of 129 		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 129 		Mrs. Agnes Macdonald, widow of Premier Angus L. Macdonald
8 of 129 		Certificate of participation
9 of 129 		Crowds and bleachers for invited guests
10 of 129 		Crowds march across the Canso Causeway after the official opening ceremony.
11 of 129 		Dignitaries lead the march across
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Rev. Stanley Macdonald
13 of 129 		Traffic jam in Port Hastings
14 of 129 		Parked cars at Cape Porcupine
15 of 129 		Canso Causeway vehicles and ships
16 of 129 		Pipe bands march across the Canso Causeway
17 of 129 		Canso Causeway official opening program
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