Village of BournePopulation: ~1,000ZIP: 02561
Sagamore
A small village at the Cape Cod Canal — home to the Sagamore Bridge, the gateway entrance to Cape Cod, and the Cape Cod Canal bike path.
DID YOU KNOW
Sagamore sits at the eastern approach to the Cape Cod Canal. The Sagamore Bridge, one of only two road connections to Cape Cod, is a constant factor in town planning and traffic management.
Bridge replacement planning for the Sagamore Bridge involves the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MassDOT, and local input from Bourne voters at Town Meeting.
Overview
Sagamore is a small village at the Cape Cod Canal near the Sagamore Bridge. It serves as the eastern gateway to Cape Cod. The Cape Cod Canal bike path passes through the village, and the Sagamore Bridge is a key transportation link.
Sagamore sits at the eastern approach to the Cape Cod Canal, where the Sagamore Bridge has served as the primary Route 6/Route 3 gateway to the Cape since 1935. The bridge is being replaced as part of a multi-billion-dollar federal project expected to be completed by 2029. Sagamore is home to the Cape Cod Factory Outlet shops, a popular stop for visitors. Scusset Beach State Reservation at the canal's east end offers camping, fishing, swimming, and dramatic views of canal boat traffic from the jetty. The canal bikeway provides easy access for walking and cycling along the waterway.
Your Elected Officials
| OFFICE |
NAME |
DISTRICT |
| State Senator |
Julian Cyr (D) |
Cape and Islands |
| State Senator |
Dylan Fernandes (D) |
Plymouth and Barnstable |
| State Representative |
Steven Xiarhos (R) |
5th Barnstable — Precincts 1-3, 5A, 7 |
| State Representative |
David Vieira (R) |
3rd Barnstable — Precincts 4-6 |
Your state legislators represent this community on Beacon Hill. Check which precinct you are in at sec.state.ma.us to confirm your exact representatives.
Key Locations
First Baptist Church
Bourne Bridge
Railroad Bridge
Sagamore Bridge
Eastern bridge to Cape Cod. Gateway to the Upper Cape.
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Cape Cod Canal Bike Path
Paved paths on both sides of the canal for biking and walking.
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Local Favorites & Useful Spots
Sagamore Bridge
One of two bridges crossing the Cape Cod Canal, the Sagamore Bridge has been the gateway to the Cape since 1935. A new bridge replacement project is underway and expected to be completed by 2029.
Cape Cod Factory Outlet
A shopping plaza near the Sagamore Bridge rotary with outlet stores. A popular stop for shoppers entering or leaving the Cape.
Scusset Beach State Reservation
A state beach on the Cape Cod Canal with camping, fishing, and swimming. The jetty at the canal's east end is a top fishing spot and offers dramatic views of canal boat traffic.
Cape Cod Canal Bikeway
The canal bikeway is easily accessible from Sagamore. A flat, paved 7-mile path with views of passing ships, the bridges, and the canal wildlife.
🏥 Nearest Medical Care
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street, Wareham — 15 min off-Cape
24/7 Emergency Dept. Closest hospital to Bourne.
(508) 295-0880
Cape Cod Hospital
27 Park Street, Hyannis — 25 min drive
Full-service hospital, Level III Trauma Center.
(508) 771-1800
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