Confederation Bridge Toll Rates 2026: Complete Calculator & History
Planning to cross the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island? Here are the current 2026 toll rates, a historical price tracker going back to 1997, and crossing cost comparison data.
2026 Confederation Bridge Toll Rates
Tolls are collected only when leaving PEI (eastbound to New Brunswick is free). All prices in Canadian dollars.
| Vehicle Type | 2026 Rate (CAD) | 1997 Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / SUV / Pickup | $53.50 | $35.00 | +52.9% |
| Motorcycle | $24.50 | $16.00 | +53.1% |
| RV / Camper | $72.25 | $47.25 | +52.9% |
| Commercial Truck | $72.25 | $47.25 | +52.9% |
| Bicycle / Pedestrian (shuttle) | $5.75 | $4.25 | +35.3% |
Note: You cannot walk or cycle across the bridge. A shuttle service operates for cyclists and pedestrians.
Cost Per Kilometre
At $4.15 per km (12.9 km bridge length), the Confederation Bridge is the most expensive per-kilometre crossing in Canada.
Toll History: 29 Years of Price Increases (1997-2026)
Car tolls have increased 52.9% since the bridge opened in 1997, averaging about $0.64 per year.
| Year | Car Toll | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | $35.00 | Bridge opens May 31 |
| 2000 | $37.25 | |
| 2005 | $40.75 | |
| 2010 | $44.50 | |
| 2015 | $46.50 | |
| 2020 | $49.50 | COVID: traffic dropped 40% |
| 2026 | $53.50 | Current rate |
Bridge vs. Ferry: What Did It Cost Before 1997?
The MV Holiday Island ferry: $27.00/car + $10.50/passenger, 75 min crossing, 1-3 hour summer waits. The bridge takes 12 minutes with zero wait — an 84% time savings.
A daily commuter would have spent an estimated $668,000 in tolls over the bridge’s 29-year history.
Data sources: Confederation Bridge official website, Transport Canada, Wayback Machine historical archives. Updated March 2026.