Where History Comes Alive by the Sea
On Cape Breton’s southeastern coast, Louisbourg invites you to step back in time at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site—the largest reconstructed 18th-century French fortified town in North America. Wander cobblestone streets, meet costumed interpreters and experience life as it was in 1744. Afterward, enjoy fresh local seafood at The Spoondrift or The Bothy, hike the scenic Lighthouse Trail, stroll the seaside Old Town Trail or take in a show at the Louisbourg Playhouse. Shop local at the Kelp House and stay in an oceanview room at The North Star. In Louisbourg, the stories are rich, the sea air is fresh and the welcome is timeless.
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When you get to a certain point, you look to your left and you see a towering lighthouse and you look to your right and you see this fortress, which is unlike being anywhere else, at...
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