Telegraph Link Between Canada and Bermuda

Date: July 1, 1890 • Location: Flatts, Bermuda

Canada and Bermuda are linked by telegraph cable.

Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The closest land outside the territory is in the US state of North Carolina, about 1,035 km (643 mi) to the west-northwest.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Bermuda's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.