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Come From Away B&B and Cottages Bed & Breakfast and Cottages is located in beautiful Murray River, Prince Edward Island

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10/19/2026

The bridge to PEI is a must . What a amazing accomplishment.

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🇨🇦 *12.9 KILOMETRES ACROSS FREEZING WATER… AND CANADA ACTUALLY BUILT IT!* 🌉❄️

Imagine building a bridge across a massive stretch of ocean where powerful ice can push against concrete pillars every winter.

Sounds nearly impossible, right?

But Canada made it happen.

Meet the *Confederation Bridge*, one of the country's most remarkable engineering achievements.

Connecting Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick, this extraordinary structure stretches an incredible *12.9 kilometres* across the Northumberland Strait.

And here's what makes it even more impressive…

❄️ The bridge had to withstand massive forces from moving sea ice.

🏗️ More than 5,000 workers helped bring the project to life.

🌉 After four years of construction, it officially opened on May 31, 1997.

It remains the world's longest bridge over ice-covered water.

Before the bridge, travellers relied on ferry connections between Prince Edward Island and the mainland.

Today, this massive structure stands as a reminder of what engineering, research, teamwork, and determination can accomplish.

But its construction wasn't without debate. Some Islanders worried about how a permanent connection would change their communities and traditional way of life.

🇨🇦 *A bridge that didn't just connect two shores — it changed how an island connects with the rest of Canada.*

💬 *Have you ever driven across the Confederation Bridge?*

Would you feel comfortable driving nearly 13 kilometres across icy water?

👇 Tell us your experience in the comments!

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9509 Main Street S
Murray Harbour, PE
C0A1W0

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