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Fortress Louisbourg, Cape Breton

Town of Louisbourg
Highway 22

Settled by the French in 1713 the Fort was France's bastion of defence in the New World until 1758 when it was conquered by British forces. During this 45-year period of French reign, Fortress Louisbourg became 'home' to the approximately 300 persons of African descent who were enslaved there by the French.

The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site is one of the largest national historic reconstructions in North America. Walk the streets of the past, eat in 'period' style with all the trimmings of the day; and experience the humming of this port town that harkens back to a time of soldiers, washerwomen, mariners, gentry, fishermen, servants and enslaved Africans.

 

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Fortress Louisbourg
Following the Fleur-de-lis Trail along Route 22 until it joins the Marconi Trail.

One of the main attractions of the town of Louisbourg, is Fortress Louisbourg. Settled by the French in 1713 it was the home of over 300 enslaved Africans until 1758. A National Historic Site.

Open May 1 - Oct 31*
June 9:30 am - 5:00 pm;
July - August, 9:00 am - 6:00pm;
September 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
*May 1 -31 & October 16-31 access by guided tour only.
Tel: 1.902.733.2280

 

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