Canso Islands National Historic Site of Canada

Grassy Island features the ruins of 18th century fortifications and the remains of a colonial New England fishing station that are the reminders of a thriving community that was once the commercial heart of Nova Scotia. Free boat service to the island is available from the Visitor Centre on the mainland.

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Canso, Nova Scotia


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