Landmark & Engineering

Confederation Bridge

Prince Edward Island, Prince Edward Island

12.9 km span over the Northumberland StraitIconic gateway arrival experience to PEIStunning panoramic water viewsInformative engineering display boardVisible from shore for dramatic photos

About Confederation Bridge

Completed in May 1997, Confederation Bridge is one of the longest bridges over ice-covered waters in the world. It offers breathtaking views of the Northumberland Strait and is a remarkable feat of modern engineering. An information board near the PEI end details the bridge's fascinating construction history.

Things to Do

Scenic driving across the bridge

Scenic driving across the bridge

Photography of the bridge and strait

Photography of the bridge and strait

Reading the engineering information displays

Reading the engineering information displays

Watching for marine wildlife below

Watching for marine wildlife below

Sunset viewing from the approach areas

Sunset viewing from the approach areas