PEI’s Decision to Allow Seasonal Residents Could End Plans for Tourism Bubble With New Brunswick

Provincial health department workers stop traffic that has crossed the Confederation Bridge in Borden-Carleton, P.E.I., on March 22, 2020. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan

Prince Edward Island’s decision to allow entry to seasonal residents will most likely put the kibosh on plans for a possible tourism travel bubble between P.E.I. and New Brunswick.

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King said at a press conference on May 21 that Canadian seasonal residents may apply to travel to the island starting June 1. While an approximate 2,300 Canadians are considered eligible for approval, an estimated 1,200 international seasonal residents will not be able to apply this time.