French soldiers march down the streets of the town as ladies dance in formal parlours. Cannon fire shakes the ground as harpsichord tunes mingle with baking bread aromas drifting from the stone bakery. Step through Louisbourg’s fortress walls and time-warp back to the 1700s. Chat with fishermen, sailors and servants. Sip rum and watch lace-making as children play 300-year-old games and stew simmers on an open-hearth fire. It’s so real, it seems surreal.
On Cape Breton’s rocky shoreline east of Sydney, Nova Scotia, the Fortress of Louisbourg brings you back to French colonial life between 1713 and 1758. Louisbourg was a major fishing centre and cosmopolitan town situated on the trade routes between North America and Europe. This place was first the home of the Mi'kmaw people. In the 18th century, they were joined by the French alongside Basque, German, English, Irish, Scottish and African people. Today, this one-quarter reconstruction of the original French town and fortifications is the largest – and best – of its kind in North America, offering a wealth of experiences for visitors to enjoy.
Spend a pleasant evening at Louisbourg Boardwalk Park and Boat Launch. Take a refreshing stroll enjoying the views of sailing and fishing boats moored at the wharf. Pay attention to the blue information boards and you might learn a lot about the local history.
Louisbourg Lighthouse is an active Canadian lighthouse in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. The current tower is the fourth in a series of lighthouses that have been built on the site, the earliest was the first lighthouse in Canada
Live theatre and Cape Breton music in a 17th-century-style theatre. One of the most unique entertainment venues in Nova Scotia.
Enjoy one of life's greatest past-times: salt water fishing off the Louisbourg Pier. Take your hand at pulling up mackerel, perch, or cod!
The Wolfe's Landing National Historic Site (Kennington Cove area) is adorned by two spectacular beaches. They are located along the Kennington Cove Road. The first beach, where James Wolfe landed in 1758, is Kennington Cove. The second beach found at the end of the road is called Anson's Cove. There are a limited number of parking spaces available at each beach. A short walk through the woods is required to access Anson's Cove.
Popular during the warmest days of summer and fall, these unsupervised beaches offer rustic services such as outhouses and picnic tables. During the summer, special events are organized by a number of different groups and organizations. There may be special events that take place at the beaches where supervision of the beaches is provided.
Main-A-Dieu Beach is located in the community of Main-A-Dieu, NS, Canada which is south of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. The 1 kilometre long beach is accompanied by an extensive boardwalk trail raised over the sea-grass covered sand dunes with lookout points.
The Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail is a hiking trail on Cape Breton Island in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The trailhead is located on Lighthouse Point, at the Louisbourg Lighthouse, within the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.
Main-A-Dieu Beach is located in the community of Main-A-Dieu, NS, Canada which is south of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. The 1 kilometre long beach is accompanied by an extensive boardwalk trail raised over the sea-grass covered sand dunes with lookout points.
Simon's Point Trail offers a short, rugged 800-metre (0.5-mile) walk to the mouth of Freshwater Brook and the ocean, travelling through the area once used by attackers in both sieges.
There is limited parking available along the roadside. When Kennington Cove Road is closed due to conditions, an additional 2-kilometre (1.3-mile) walk along Kennington Cove Road is required to gain access to this trail.
Take a walk and enjoy one of Louisbourg's hidden gems, The Old Town Trail. See amazing views of the Louisbourg Fortress and smell the fresh salt-water sea!
"We are a group of your neighbours and friends, serving up mouth-watering food truck fare and homestyle family dinners. Located at the south end of HWY 22, we are just the beginning of your seaside adventure in beautiful Louisbourg and surrounding areas."
Dress in 18th-century clothing and enjoy a fun-filled evening of seafood, music and comedy in a replica period tavern.
Beggar's Banquet's dining room is the perfect place for a relaxing flavour-filled evening. Know how to crack a lobster? If not, they'll be glad to show you how! Tom steams our main courses outside in the great outdoors, just before you sit down to eat – and we serve them up Cape Breton style!
The Foggy Hermit Cafe features fresh seafood and non-seafood menu items, homemade desserts, espresso coffee, sandwiches, soups and chowders. Local craft beers and wine offered.
Homestyle foods, including the famous Louisburger, available from the "Big Red Chip Wagon"
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