It was on this day in 1991 that many people paid the toll and crossed the Canso Causeway in the morning and when they returned later that day, the tolls were gone.

From 1955 to 1991, the Canso Causeway toll profits went towards paying off the construction costs which totalled approximately $23 million.



Photos: Port Hastings Museum
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Kelly MacMillan lives in Port Hawkesbury with her husband and son. She has been part of the team at 101.5 The Hawk for more than 25 years, sharing stories from around the region. You can join her weekdays from 10am until 2pm.
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