A plebiscite was held on January 30, 2005 on merging the town with Guysborough County, at the suggestion of the provincial government; it was hoped that such a move would reduce administrative costs and be able to pass more on to the community. The proposal was rejected, mainly due to an appeal to the town's heritage and identity.
Canso stands out when viewed by the mariner from sea; its waters are sheltered by the surrounding islands; and, the islands have wide beaches of small stone.
The English at Canso were but 10 miles away from the French held island of Cape Breton (Petit-de-Grat); 20 miles from Port Toulouse (St. Peter's) and 70 miles away (a half day's sail with the right wind) from the French capital of Louisbourg.
Canso was thus to be the second English garrison established in Nova Scotia since the capture of Port Royal in 1710.
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