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Giant MacAskill Museum The Google rating is 4

Cape Breton Island, Englishtown

Address:

504 Route 312
Englishtown
B0C 1H0
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The mission of the Giant MacAskill Museum is to preserve the legacy of Giant Angus MacAskill through education and numerous displays.

Angus MacAskill appeared in the 1981 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records as holding the record as the Tallest and Strongest Man (non-pathological). He is recorded to have been seven feet nine inches tall and weighed 425 pounds. His tales are legendary and stories show him to have been a gentleman and a role model.

The museum is located 2.5 km off Hwy 105, Exit 12 on Route 312.

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  • Open July 1 - September 15 from 9 am to 5 pm, Thursday to Monday. May 15 - June 30 open by appointment only by calling 902-929-2545
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