Cape May Canal

The Cape May Canal is a 2.9-nautical-mile waterway connecting Cape May Harbor to the , at the southern tip of , . There is a long history of unfulfilled plans for a canal across Cape May.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Cape May Lighthouse and Saint Peter’s-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church.

Lighthouse
The is a lighthouse located in the U.S. state of at the tip of , in 's Cape May Point State Park. It was built in 1859 under the supervision of U.S. Army engineer William F. is situated 2½ miles south of Cape May Canal.

Church
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Saint Peter's-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, known locally as The Gingerbread Church, is a historic church located at the junction of Ocean Avenue and Lake Drive in , , , United States. is situated 2½ miles south of Cape May Canal.

Bunker
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is in , , , United States. The harbor defense battery was completed in 1943. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 2008. is situated 2½ miles south of Cape May Canal.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include North Cape May and Lower Township.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located within in , in the U.S. state of .

Town
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is a township in , in the U.S. state of . The township, and all of Cape May County, is part of the metropolitan statistical area, and is part of the --, -NJ-- combined statistical area, also known as the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area. is situated 2 miles east of Cape May Canal.

Village
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is a borough located at the tip of the Cape May Peninsula in , in the U.S. state of . The borough, and all of Cape May County, is part of the metropolitan statistical area, and is part of the --, -NJ-- combined statistical area, also known as the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area. is situated 2 miles south of Cape May Canal.

Cape May Canal

Latitude
38.96678° or 38° 58′ 0″ north
Longitude
-74.96295° or 74° 57′ 47″ west
Elevation
-16 feet (-5 metres)
Open location code
87C7X28P+PR
Geo­Names ID
4501051
Wiki­data ID
Q5034923
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Satellite Map

Discover Cape May Canal from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Egyptian Arabic—“Cape May Canal” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Cape May Canal
  • Egyptian Arabic: قناة كيب ماى

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Town Bank and Sunset Beach.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lido Pond and Higbee Beach.

Cape May County: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Ocean City, Cape May, Wildwood, and Sea Isle City.

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