Royal Battery Trail
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
This short 678-metre (0.4-mile) looped walk skirts the outline of a major French defence work, the once-impressive Royal Battery. Interpre...
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Fortress Inn Louisbourg
Highlights
We are also serving the free continental breakfast starting in May 2021
Due to covid-19 hours might differ.
Overview
30 A/C motel units (D,T; 2 housekeeping units), 4-pc bath, CBTV, free wireless Internet. Restaurant and lounge with ramp for easy access. Large gift shop. Pets allowed ($20 fee). 1.5 km (1 mi) from the Fortress.
Gift shop hours: 7 AM to 11PM
Guest check in time: 3PM
check out time: 11AM
Bar and Lounge hours in May 2021
Open: 11AM to Midnight
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