The big adventure today was leaving Nova Scotia, traveling across a bit of New Brunswick and crossing the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island, PEI. It wasn't that much of an adventure, except for crossing the bridge. Built in 1997, the bridge is eight miles long - the longest in the world crossing ice-covered water (everything is famous for something!). It is quite an engineering accomplishment; at its highest, it is 197 feet about sea level. The last time I visited PEI the only way to the Island was by ferry. It's a toll bridge, but you only pay when you leave the Island.
Approaching the Confederation Bridge that crosses the Northumberland Strait to PEI.
I was surprised to find that it is only two lanes wide, although they are wide lanes. The speed limit is 50 miles per hour.
Nearing the end of the crossing, Frederick took this picture of the PEI approach.
Exiting the bridge, we immediately stopped at the PEI Visitor and Information Center where we learned that the motto for the PEI is The Gentle Island. We then drove to our campground in Cavendish, on the north coast.
We were amused by this trailer being pulled by a Harley-Davidson bike.
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