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Louisbourg | Nova Scotia

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Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

A major tourist attraction in Louisbourg is the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. This site allows visitors to experience what life would have been like in the 1700s.

Settlers from all over the world, including Germany, Ireland, and Africa, once settled in this area to start a new life. There are opportunities to learn about Mi’kmaq and Unama’ki Indigenous traditions, as well as exhibits, beautiful landscapes, and trails.

Photo: Louisbourg before Destruction, Dennis Jarvis, flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/ns/louisbourg

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Louisbourg Lighthouse

In the 1730s, the first lighthouse was built to aid sailors to the Fortress of Louisbourg. The second was built in 1842 by the Nova Scotian government but burned down in 1922. The remains are still visible. The current lighthouse is an octagonal shape, constructed in 1923. Visitors enjoy going up to the top of the lighthouse to view the lookout.

Photo: https://louisbourg.ca/louisbourg-lighthouse/

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Louisbourg Playhouse

The Louisbourg Playhouse is a live entertainment venue that provides visitors with entertainment that allows them to be fully immersed in the town’s culture. Comedy and live music shows are performed in the playhouse.

Photo: https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/louisbourg-playhouse/1456

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Sydney & Louisbourg Railway Museum

The Sydney & Louisbourg Railway Museum was once a railway station in the 1800s. There are artifacts and documents detailing railway and marine technology throughout history. There is also a working model of the railway line available to see, stored in the original freight shed.

Photo: https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/sydney-louisburg-railway-museum/1297

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Louisbourg Boardwalk Park and Boat Launch

Visitors can enjoy a nice walk along the boardwalk at Louisbourg Boardwalk Park. Several informative panels have been set up along the boardwalk, including the history of the harbour, the French time, and the industrial revolution.

Photo: Dennis Jarvis, Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nova_Scotia_DGJ_4843_-_Louisbourg_Shoreline_%286375841569%29.jpg

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Kennington Cove Beaches

To get a nice view of nature, visitors are welcome to visit the two sandy beaches in Louisbourg. With a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean, the shoreline is over 300 years old and was the location of many historical events. Visitors can swim in the waters, play in the sand, or watch for seals in the ocean. This beach was also the landing point of James Wolfe in 1758, which was a major event in the Seven Year’s War. The location of this is currently a designated historic site.

Photo: https://louisbourg.ca/see-and-do/

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Beggar’s Banquet

For an immersive experience, visitors can enjoy the Beggar’s Banquet. Guests are encouraged to wear 18th-century attire and serve seafood, with live music and comedy as entertainment. The banquet is meant to recreate the gatherings of the original settlers of Louisbourg, which gave them a chance to enjoy and laugh while forgetting about their worries. Both seafood and non-seafood options are available.

Photo: https://louisbourg.ca/beggars-banquet/

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Louisbourg Scuba Services

Recommended by Juanita David | University of Toronto

Have you ever taken an interest in Scuba Diving? Perhaps you want to get your feet wet for the first time. Well, Louisbourg Scuba Services is the one-stop shop for all your Scuba Diving needs. They cover both recreational and technical diving courses. All are given by an expert diver with modern safety and equipment maintenance. You’ll leave here with the skills and know-how to go diving anywhere around the world.

Photo: https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/140000/nahled/scuba-girl.jpg

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Louisbourg Old Town Trail

Recommended by Juanita David | University of Toronto

There’s no end to the scenic trails here in Louisbourg. Located just off the Fortress of Louisbourg, the Old Town Trail takes you across the Coastal regions where you can admire the seaside town in all its beauty.

The trail goes on for about 2.25 km allowing you to take in the coastal culture and Louisbourg community through descriptive panels that are found throughout. This trail is pet friendly but does not allow for bikes.

The Old Town Trail is open all year around.

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  • Highway 22, near the Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Louisbourg
  • (902) 733-3552
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Ruins Walk

Recommended by Juanita David | University of Toronto

For the toughest trekkers out there, the Ruins Walk provides a 2.3 km long rough trail which covers the remnants of an 18th-century town. Some of the dilapidated buildings include the 100-bed hospital, and Notre Dame convent, left untouched by construction.

If you love creepy atmospheres and feelings of adventure, then visit the trail when the low-hanging fog settles in to recreate what it was like for settlers arriving here 3 centuries ago.

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