How does the Confederation Bridge connect Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick?

The Confederation Bridge is an 8-mile (12.9-km) long structure that spans the Northumberland Strait, providing a fixed link between Prince Edward Island and the mainland province of New Brunswick.

Inaugurated in 1997, it holds the distinction of being the world’s longest bridge constructed over waters that freeze during the winter months. By providing a permanent overland route, the bridge replaced the ferry services that previously connected the island to the mainland. Today, it serves as a vital transportation artery, allowing goods such as potatoes and pulpwood—which were once shipped via island ports—to be transported by truck directly to the mainland.12