Northumberland Strait, Marine strait in Atlantic Canada.
The Northumberland Strait is a marine passage extending roughly 350 kilometers between Prince Edward Island and mainland Canada, with widths varying between approximately 13 and 45 kilometers. The Confederation Bridge has connected the island to New Brunswick across these waters since 1997.
Indigenous peoples established settlements along the coastlines before European exploration began in the early 1600s. The arrival of European settlers transformed the region and shaped its later development.
Fishing communities along the coast have maintained their maritime traditions for generations, with local festivals celebrating their connection to the sea. These living places show how central the water remains to daily life for those who live here.
The best time to visit is during calm weather, as conditions can change quickly and visibility varies across the area. From the shore, you can find viewpoints and easy access to the coasts along both sides.
The waters here reach about 25 degrees Celsius in summer, making them among the warmest ocean temperatures in Canada. This unexpected warmth allows swimmers to stay in the water longer than in other Canadian coastal areas.
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