Bourne is a medium-sized community at the gateway to Cape Cod. The Cape Cod Canal bisects it, with both the Bourne and the Sagamore bridges and the railroad bridge all located in Bourne. The canal is well known for its superb sport fishing. The Bourne Scenic Park campground lies beneath the Bourne Bridge and is a great place to enjoy views of the canal. Bourne has numerous quiet harbors and inlets for boating and swimming. Shellfishing here is also quite good. This is a quiet community without the summer tourist crush experienced by other Cape towns. The Bourne Scallop Festival, which is held every year in early September, draws visitors from across the nation.