Canso Causeway, Railway and road bridge in Port Hastings, Canada
The Canso Causeway extends 1,385 meters across the Strait of Canso, connecting Cape Breton Island to mainland Nova Scotia through a rock-filled structure.
Construction of the causeway began in 1952 and required over 10 million tons of rock, with the official inauguration taking place on August 13, 1955.
The name Canso originates from the Mi'kmaq word kamsook, meaning opposite the lofty cliff, referencing the steep cliffs of Chedabucto Bay.
The causeway includes two vehicle traffic lanes connecting Highway 104 on the mainland to Highway 105 on Cape Breton, plus a railway track.
The structure reaches depths of 65 meters in the Strait, making it the deepest causeway in the world, with a 94-meter swing bridge for marine traffic.
GPS coordinates: 45.64389,-61.41972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:18
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