Enjoy rich history, fresh seafood and inspiring seaside hikes while visiting the town of Louisbourg. The area is home to the historic jewel, the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Here, visitors can experience what life was like in the bustling French fortified town of Louisbourg in 1744.
As the sun goes down, take in live entertainment at the Louisbourg Playhouse or a serene sunset.
Louisbourg is located just 30 minutes outside of the city of Sydney
The Fortress of Louisbourg is the largest historical reconstruction in North America
Home to numerous secenic and historic hiking trails
One of the busiest crab and lobster fishing villages in the Maritimes
Top things to do
Living History
Mi’kmaw Interpretive Centre
Storytellers invite you to learn about the rich heritage of Unama’ki (Cape Breton Island) and the important role of L’nu, also known as the Mi’kmaq, in 18th century Louisbourg.
Scenic Hikes
Enjoy a gentle 2-kilometre walk along the Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail – a coastal looped trail with unsurpassed vistas and interpretive panels explaining the area’s significance, including its flora and fauna.
Explore The Fortress of Louisbourg Virtually
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TRAVEL TIP
Extend your Louisbourg adventure into an overnight stay. Spend the night within the fortress in period style accommodations, or book something in the town to make the most of your time in Louisbourg.
