Discover the taste and aroma of Fortress™ Rum and the story of this drink made from sugar. Sample an authentic rum punch recipe and learn how sugar cane and its alcoholic offshoot influenced trade, shipping, and slavery in colonial North America. Parks Canada has partnered with Authentic Seacoast Company, who created a signature edition rum maturing in oak barrels at the Fortress of Louisbourg. Fortress™ Rum captures the authentic spirit of New France’s rum trade. À la santé and cheers!
Daily 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, June 1 to October 14, 2019.
$10.80 per person.
Length of Experience: 35 minutes.
Must be 19 years of age or older.
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Add an explosive element to your visit—train to be a Cannoneer and light the fuse of a cannon identical to those that defended 18th centur...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
Our company is based on the belief that our customers’ needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting tho...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
Cute cozy country diner with great food and friendly people. They provide a great menu with plenty of options to suit all tastes. Their staf...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Length: 10.3 km (6.4 mi) total Hiking Time: 2+hr Type of Trail: crushed stone, compacted earth, natural surface Uses (no snow): walking, bik...
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
The restored railway station (1895) examines the history of the S&L Railway, railway technology and marine artifacts. The original freig...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
The Barrachois Provincial Park is located in Ironville on Cape Breton Island (located 12 km (8 mi) south of Highway 125). Formerly a far...
Louisbourg is best known for its world class reconstruction of its 18th century Fortress, but it’s also a nature lover’s paradise!
Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, ceilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
Explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.
One of the absolute best ways to see Cape Breton Island’s awe inspiring scenery, and meet other people passionate about getting outside, is by hiking its trails...
Answer a few short questions and enter to win a prize valued at $500 Canadian.
