10 years of bridge bring mixed tourism results
From: CBC News
Ten years ago Friday, tourists making a weekend visit to P.E.I. were coming via the Confederation Bridge for the first time, and the impact of the span has been given mixed reviews.
‘A phenomenon like the bridge only comes around once in a lifetime.’— Don Cudmore, TIAPEI
In its first year, the increase in tourism from the Confederation Bridge was beyond anyone’s expectations. A 40 per cent jump in visits put the Island over a million visitors for the first time.