Swing Bridge at Saint Peters Canal, Nova Scotia

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The Swing Bridge is open at Saint Peters Canal, Nova Scotia to let boats pass through from the Atlantic onto the Bras d'Or Lakes. Completed in 1869, the 800 m (2,600 ft.) canal and lock system allow vessels to sail between Bras d'Or Lake and the Atlantic Ocean. Some of the finest sailing in the world is done on the famous Bras d'Or Lakes of Nova Scotia, Canada. Known for its gentle, fog-free waters, beautiful anchorages and hundreds of coves and islands, the Lakes are an international cruising destination that attracts hundreds of boating enthusiasts every year. The Bras d'Or Lakes are an arm of the Atlantic Ocean with a total size of 1099 sq km (425 sq miles) in the centre of Cape Breton Island. This saltwater lake is about 90 km (60miles) long and is surrounded by high hills. Normal air temperatures for July and August are 23 to 28 degrees Celsius (73 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit). Water temperatures run from 21 to 25 degrees Celsius (70 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Location: Saint Peters, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
Photo credit: © Jim Kidd / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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