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

Lighthouse
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The is a lighthouse located in the… is situated 2½ miles south of Cape May Canal.

Church
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Saint Peter's-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, known… is situated 2½ miles south of Cape May Canal.

Bunker
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is in , , , United States. is situated 2½ miles south of Cape May Canal.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include North Cape May and Lower Township.

Hamlet
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is an unincorporated community and…

Town
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is a township in , in the U.S. state of . is situated 2 miles east of Cape May Canal.

Village
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is a borough located at the tip of the… 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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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to French—“Cape May Canal” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Town Bank and Sunset Beach.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Lido Pond and Higbee Beach.

Cape May County: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Ocean City and Cape May.

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