Marine Rail Historical Park
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Chaitanya
Cambridge, Canada1,202 contributions
May 2022
Good spot for views of Confederations Bridge. Great spot for photos, you can take lot of different angles of photos to include bridge, lighthouse and historic railway station.
Good spot for photos
Good spot for photos
Written December 19, 2022
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Lets_Cruise_13
Ottawa, Canada1,411 contributions
Aug. 2022
In early afternoon of Sunday August 28th, 2022, while crossing the Confederation Bridge, we decided to stop at the Marine Rail Historical Park of the Town of Borden Carleton near the foot of the Bridge. As you walk under the Park’s Iron Gate you come across a large cement display that was dedicated to the Park’s various Sponsors. Also decorated in a flowery display is a commemorative monument to the old ferries and train serving this area before the Bridge was built. Finally, the red and white Port Borden Range Rear Lighthouse, and beside it the flowery “P.E.I.” letters in full bloom. In the background, you can admire a large section of multi-span concrete piers that support the 11-meter-wide Confederation Bridge that carries the Trans-Canada Highway. My wife and I enjoyed this PEI scenic stopover and would rate it as five stars.
Written November 29, 2022
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BelaN74
Mississauga, Canada4,171 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Couples
What a fabulous view of Confederation Bridge. Stopped here for a bathroom break and to take some photos which came out beautifully. When you are on the bridge you can’t get its beauty but here you can.
Written July 24, 2022
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Tab W
Cincinnati, OH702 contributions
Sep. 2019
The Marine Rail Park provides a good vantage point of the Confederation Bridge, so of course I had to get some pics here before venturing onwards.
Written March 6, 2020
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bigdoubled71
London, Canada3,092 contributions
Aug. 2019 • Couples
The Marine Rail Historical Park is a great place to view the confederation bridge and Port Borden Lighthouse. It is an interesting stop to find out about the Pei railway and marine history. Worth a quick stop.
Written August 29, 2019
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Annette B
United States625 contributions
Jul. 2019 • Friends
Interesting little stop to find out a little about PEI railway and marine history, take photos (bridge, lighthouse, maritime statue etc) and shop in the gift shop. An old box car and some railroad tracks are out front.
Written July 6, 2019
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SailorAirman
Hamilton, Canada3,540 contributions
Sep. 2018 • Solo
Went to PEI for a day trip and stopped here immediately after crossing the bridge. The park is located on what used to be the Ferry Terminal before the Confederation Bridge opened. It's THE PLACE to get a good picture of the bridge. There are also commemorative monuments to the old ferries and railway located here and how they serviced the island before the bridge was built.
Written September 16, 2018
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Kevin B
Ottawa, Canada1,345 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Couples
This is probably the BEST place to get a shot of the Confederation Bridge in PEI. There is a small hill that is specifically for photo ops! Stopped off on our way off the island...just take a left at the ESSO before going through toll and go all the way down to the end of the road...you can’t miss it.
Written June 27, 2018
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Lesterbeach
Winnipeg, Canada4,216 contributions
Nov. 2017 • Couples
Stop here for a few minutes if you want to get a good view of the lighthouse and bridge and the kids can play on the old train cars
Written November 5, 2017
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jbwhitehouse
Dallas, TX1,808 contributions
Jul. 2017 • Family
Interesting displays of history of area and PEI's reasons for joining Confederation are worth a stop. Touch the Confederation Bridge at this site. Lighthouse is attractive, but was closed when we were there. Windy. Picnic tables available. Good place to stretch your legs.
Written July 28, 2017
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