News New canal bridge welcomes vehicle and marine traffic By Jake Boudrot - June 27, 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Photo by Adam Cooke After 81 years of crossing the St. Peter’s Canal via a one-lane swing bridge, motorists got their first taste of two-lane traffic along the historic span between the Bras d’Or Lake and the Atlantic Ocean last week, as the canal’s new two-lane bridge opened to vehicle and marine traffic on June 15. Sign up for a monthly subscription. Just $4.99! Want to stay informed daily? Subscribe to The Reporter Newsletter and receive (up to) one email per day with all news updates, right to your inbox! Log In Register