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Things to do
Tourist information
- available next door at the Visitor Information Centre in the Whitman House Museum.
Events in Canso, 2008
- July 1st Parade
- July 4th to July 6th 2008 - Stan Rogers Folk Festival
- August 10th, 2008, 2007 Seamen's Memorial Service
- August 23rd & 24th, 2008 - Canso Regatta
Attractions and Activities
Grassy Island Fort National Historic Site - there is boat service to the island.
Birdwatching - See our birding page and also our birdwatching package
Immerse yourself in the history of Canso and area, which goes back to 1604! Our History page lists a number of sites worth visiting.
Hike along coastal trails - see our Walking Trails Tour
Sea Kayaking!
We have a whole page about sea kayaking.
Below: Stan Rogers Folk Festival
All of the following attractions and activities are available either in the immediate vicinity of Canso or within reasonable driving distances. Please let us know if you have particular interests so that we can assist you in planning to make your holiday a memorable experience.
A ~ Art Galleries, Arts & Crafts Shops,
B ~ Beaches, Birdwatching, Boat
rentals, Boat launch/ramp, Boat tours,
C ~ Canoeing, Ceilidhs, Clam digging,
F ~ Festivals, Fishing, Folk music, Fine Dining
G ~ Golf,
H ~ Hiking Trails,
Historic Sites/Museums, [Hospital]
I ~ Internet facilities available, free
of charge, at Canso Library,
K ~ Kayak rentals,
L ~ Library (visitors may borrow books from
the Canso Library), Lighthouses, Lobsterfest,
M ~ Marina, Museums,
P ~ Photography,
Provincial Parks, Public Beaches, Picnic Areas,
R ~ Restaurants,
S ~ Sailing,
Scuba Diving, Sea-kayaking, Surfing, Scenic Drives (some of the world's
most famous scenic drives are located in Nova Scotia).
T ~ Theatre, Tourist
Information
V ~ Video and DVD Rentals,
W ~ Walking Trails, Whale-watching,
Whale cruises.
