Borden-Carleton, PEI, Community, pop 786 (2006c), 798 (2001c), inc 1995. Borden-Carleton was created in 1995 with the amalgamation of the town of Borden and the community of Carleton Siding. It is situated 56 km southwest of Charlottetown. William Carruthers first settled the area in 1819 and it was then known as Carleton Point. As a result of its fertile soil and navigable harbour, other Scots soon immigrated to the area. Just 14 km of deep water separate Borden from Cape Tormentine, NB; this feature of geography has influenced its development. In 1851, the first submarine telegraph cable in BNA was laid between the 2 land points. With the federal decision to establish a permanent car ferry before the Great War, Carleton Point was chosen as the Island terminal. In 1916, the village was renamed in honour of Prime Minister Sir Robert BORDEN. Today, Borden is best-known as the Terminus at Confederation Bridge.
 Borden-CarletonBefore Confederation Bridge opened in 1997, Borden-Carleton was the eastern terminal of the Marine Atlantic ferry between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
 Borden-Carleton
Author
W. S. KEIZER
Links to Other Sites
Confederation Bridge
The website for the Confederation Bridge, which spans the Northumberland Strait between the provinces of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.
Lighthouses of Prince Edward Island
A guide to lighthouses located on Prince Edward Island. Includes a glossary and information about lighthouse technology. A Virtual Museum website.
Borden-Carleton
The website for the scenic community of Borden-Carleton, located at the foot of the Confederation Bridge.
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