Hillsborough River Bridge

Hillsborough River Bridge connects Charlottetown to Stratford across the river estuary with four lanes for traffic flow. The structure spans the waterway and serves as the primary crossing point for the region.

An original railway bridge from 1905 used iron spans from other structures before the current bridge was built in 1962. This replaced earlier transportation methods and became the foundation for the region's modern infrastructure.

The bridge changed how people moved around the region by replacing seasonal ferries and winter crossings on ice, which had been traditional ways to get across the river for generations.

A pathway completed in 2021 allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross separately from car traffic. This dedicated route makes the crossing safe and easy for people not traveling by vehicle.

The bridge underwent major expansion in 1995, doubling its lanes from two to four to handle growing traffic. This enlargement was a turning point in how the region managed its transportation needs.

Location: Charlottetown

GPS coordinates: 46.23608,-63.10461

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04