Town of Louisbourg

photo ©Sarah Mulholland |

The Town of Louisbourg, with a population of 1265, is located on the southeast coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Its quiet streets, clapboard clad shops, and welcoming towns people will inspire you to slow your busy life and take the time to connect with your surroundings.

photo ©Lloyd Gross |

photo ©Kasia Cieryt |

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Directions

From Sydney
34.1 km – about 49 mins
1. Head south on George St (3.0 km)
2. Continue onto Louisbourg Hwy (30.1 km)
3. Continue onto Main St (1.1 km)

From Canso Causeway
HWY 4 | 167 km (2 hours 19 mins)
HWY-105 | E 194 km (2 hours 29 mins)
1. Head northwest on HWY 4 toward HWY-105 W (0.2 km)
2. Turn left at Fleur-de-Lis Trail/HWY-104 E/HWY 4 (0.2 km)
3. Slight right at Fleur-de-Lis Trail/HWY 4 (6.2 km)
4. Turn left at Hwy 4 (1.8 km)
5. Turn right to merge onto HWY 104/NS-104 toward St Peters/Sydney (37.3 km)
6. Continue straight onto Hwy 4 (6.0 km)
7. Continue onto Bras d'Or Lakes Dr/HWY 4 Continue to follow HWY 4 (79.0 km)
8. Merge onto Hwy 125 E/NS-125 E via the ramp to Glace Bay/New Waterford/Louisburg (1.8 km)
9. Continue onto HWY 125 (2.7 km)
10. Take exit 8 for George St toward 22/Sydney/Louisbourg (0.5 km)
11. Turn right at Louisbourg Hwy (signs for Louisbourg) (30.1 km)
12. Continue onto Main St (1.1 km)

Town of Louisbourg

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