Free to get to then island; $47 per car to return. Good views from the bridge only if your are in a truck or very tall. About 12 minutes across without lines; so, less romantic than the ferry but way quicker.
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Confederation Bridge
Rota 16, Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island C0B 1X0, Canada
michaelh409
Fredericton, Canada
23996
Peewee Province: big time bridge.
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Date of experience: July 2018
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mrsagf
washington dc
801647
The only other time I visited PEI was by ferry, just when the bridge construction was announced. An engineering feat so elegant that we pulled over to admire and photograph it on the PEI side. There is a shopping/restaurant complex by the light house there. I bought a bag of local PEI potato chips in the complex and have never tasted better. If you know an internet source, please let me know--I've now looked. I also noticed that PEI potato salad is superior. Just saying--and the bridge got me here.
Date of experience: September 2017
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W5852EJjesss
Sarnia, Canada
5015
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What a bridge!! Was was in awe driving over it! Once completely across if you pull over the the right there is a parking lot and park with a light house. It has excellent views of the entire bridge!
Date of experience: June 2018
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Chris-D7878
Spruce Grove, Canada
18397
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On our trip from Cape Breton to PEI we missed the ferry so we took the bridge. The scenic drive along the coast was great and once we got to the bridge our boys were blown away with how big and long it was.
If you goto PEI we always recommend taking the bridge one way the ferry the opposite way.
There is a park on the NB side of the bridge to stop and take pictures and the same on the PEI side.
Date of experience: July 2018
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WA2world
Chesapeake, Virginia
549188
After boats and airplanes, a bridge is the next means of accessing an island, short of a long cold swim. You do not have to have to be an engineer to appreciate its beauty, but it will help in understanding its curves.
If you are a white-knuckle driver crossing long or high bridges, there is a very nice welcome center on the PEI side where you can relax and calm your nerves. Out front, is concrete section similar to those from which the bridge is constructed. It and the information display with video will give you a better understanding of the bridge construction.
The toll is a noticeably CAD46 on the return trip only back to New Brunswick. Major credit cards are accepted. Bridges are expensive to maintain and I feel safety out-weighs the cost of the toll.
The weather was very nice during of our two trips across it, but I’ve read there may be restrictions during severe weather. It certainly doesn’t hurt to check in advance, if the weather is bad.
Date of experience: September 2017
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3alicat
Leduc, Canada
30256
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This bridge really is a marvel. I crossed and stopped to view it from the PEI side. It took about 15 minutes to cross (there was a small stop for construction on the bridge) and yes, you do have to pay 47$ to return to New Brunswick. While crossing you really can't view much, so it's best to view from either NB or PEI if you're wanting photos.
Date of experience: June 2018
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