The US Army Corp of Engineering has been responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Cape Cod Canal since 1928. It's purpose is to provide safe navigation channel for vessels seeking the shorter and safer Canal route through the isthmus of Cape Cod, saving between 135 - 166 miles of open sea travel out and around the Cape Cod Peninsula. In effect, Cape Cod is now an island.
For us landlubbers, the Cape is accessible by two bridges: the Old Bourne Bridge, 2,384 feet in length and the Sagamore Bridge, with a total length of 1,408 feet.
The Visitor Center is open seasonally from early May to late October and is a wonderful place to visit. Not only can you watch passing vessels, but the inside displays are interesting and plentiful.
Along the canal are walking paths, bike trails, marina services, fishing, and camping.
During our stay, the Bourne Bridge was being renovated. From Peter's Pond in Sandwich, we drove an extra 20+ minutes around to the west to access the Sagamore Bridge. We came to know the Canal quite well!
One visitor thought the fishing pier was perfect for napping while his master's fished.
For further information:
Cape Cod Canal 508.759.5991;
Cape Cod Canal Field Office 508.833.9678
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