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A visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest reconstructed 18th century French fortified town in North America, is a series of experiences that set a mood. Stone walls, cobblestone streets, post and beam construction, and interpreters in lavish period costumes help to create the look, texture and mood of another time. Cannons on stone ramparts, [...]

What was once one of the Louisbourg’s major defenses against the English is now a great place to sit and view the rebuilt Fortress.
While setting up your easel at the Louisbourg Battery you will find a coastal graveyard, quaint stone beach and one of the most picturesque views of the Fortress, modern town of Louisbourg, [...]

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.

Louisbourg Harbour has been a haven for hundreds of years. The Louisbourg waterfront is now home to healthy fishing industry with busy wharves and fish plants.
Also located on the Louisbourg waterfront is the boardwalk, a pleasant place to spend day. Usually home to locals out for a stroll or visiting sailing vessels docked for the night, the [...]

The Louisbourg lighthouse is located at the entrance of the harbour across from the Fortress of Louisbourg. It is perched on an outcrop of jagged rock overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby are the ruins of the 18th-century French lighthouse and a 19th century lighthouse.
From the lighthouse there are excellent opportunities to paint the rough ocean [...]

Found just across the harbour from Louisbourg, Havenside is home to many quaint fishing shacks, tired old wharves, and fisherman who have been tying their boats up here for the past 100 years.

A 10 minute drive will take you to Kennington Cove and its wonderful sandy beaches. This sand beach overlooks some of the most beautiful coastline you will set your eyes on. Flying gulls, crashing waves, and swimmers braving the cold Atlantic waters, are all a common sight while spending the day at Kennington Cove.

The Sydney & Louisbourg Railway Museum consists of an 1895 station and freight shed, both designated Provincial Heritage Properties. The Station is a unique landmark which marks the entrance of Louisbourg. Its peaked roof, rap around platform, and bright yellow caboose are recognizable to anyone who has ever visited the town.

The Louisbourg Playhouse is located in the centre of town. It began life as a 17th century “bear pit” on the set of the Walt Disney movie Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale. A number of conveniences have been added by the Playhouse Society but the interior still retains the rustic and rough hewn character of the original structure. [...]