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It's not often that the memory of one man can motivate an entire town to come together and build on a dream. But Stan was no ordinary guy - his commanding baritone voice and his incredible legacy as a songwriting craftsman, have been etched within the Canadian and Maritime landscape - and within the memories of legions of fans - old and new.

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Canso In Brief (Population 2016 - 739)

Canso is an historic fishing village, located on the eastern tip of mainland Nova Scotia. The history of Canso is recorded as far back as 1504, when records indicate that vessels from France were fishing near Canso. North American exploration literature first mentions Canso in 1604, when DeMonts describes the area’s lucrative fishing banks. In 1688, Louis the 14th writes the following “Canso is by all accounts the best and most convenient fishery in any part of the King’s dominion”.

For the next 400 years, the Town of Canso played an essential role in the shaping of modern history. In the 1700s, Canso gained importance as both a military and trading region mainly due to Grassy Island, a small island near Canso. Grassy Island, which is now part of Canso Islands National Historic Site, played a key role in the struggle between French and English attempts to claim land in North America. The importance of Canso’s role in the history of Nova Scotia is clearly demonstrated by the fact that in 1724, a serious attempt was made to locate the seat of provincial government in Canso.

In the 1800’s the community continued to flourish. Of particular importance is the presence of two transatlantic cable companies, the Commercial Cable Company and Western Union. The infrastructure brought to Canso as a result of the cable companies is still present in the community.

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