Fortress of Louisbourg
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, [...]
Louisbourg Battery
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, [...]
Railway Museum
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.
Louisbourg Playhouse
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. [...]