The canal is a great place to take a family walking, biking, and picnicing. Try to time your visit so you can watch the train bridge go up and down.

I went with a group on the canal ride. It was marvelous so informative and done in an exciting presentation. We loved it.

Fun for the entire family. Enjoy the day along the canal, watch the boats pass by, be active or just sit and take in the breeze. Relax and unwind along the canal. We've biked along the whole mainland side, next summer we're going over the bridge to do the other canal road. Always a good time.

Both sides of the canal have walking/biking trails and overlooks. Many seafood restaurants dot the adjacent roads. Skilled fishermen often catch striped bass here in season. Very nice place for a family day together.

The cape cod canal cruise departs from Onset and sails through a lovely bay before entering the canal. The narration was sparse but interesting and informative. However, the 3 hour cruise is about 90 minutes too long. The boat has restrooms and junk food snacks.

You can walk the canal,or just take out a chair and read a book.Watch the boats go by.Relaxing.The Tall Ships have passed through here.

This is a favorite for a great summer day, spring or fall you never know what kind of ships you will see. Their is almost always a cool breeze. The boats and ships are so close you almost feel that you can touch them.

If you're one for a peaceful walk, this is the place. It's nice to see the birds floating along the canal and watching the boats travel in and out. Also for you adventure seekers, look into Geocaching (www.geocaching.com) as there are a decent amount along either side of the canal.

You can pull off the main highway to unwind and enjoy the water and some seabirds. There are restrooms available ..A welcoming site when traveling to Cape Cod..