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 Waterfront
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 [...]
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. [...]