Blue Thistle Tours
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisbourg
Blue Thistle Tours provide scenic guided tours and private hire throughout the spectacular island of Cape Breton. We offer a unique, ...
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Admire the natural beauty of the Atlantic Ocean and gaze upon the red-and-white beacon that watches over the bay. Lighthouse Point is the site of the first lighthouse in Canada, which was built in 1734. The lighthouse that looks out over the Louisbourg harbour these days is the fourth one built on the site and is nearly 100 years old.
Pause for a moment to smell the salty air, watch for fishing boats, and listen to the sound of waves crashing or is that the thunder of cannons echoing from the past? Travel back to a time when Louisbourg was a bustling port and the lighthouse provided guidance for travelling vessels in the night.
Stop for lunch at Kennellys Day Use Area as you head out. This perfect picnic spot has breathtaking coastal views which makes it a great spot for birdwatching. Bring your binoculars to see if you can spot common eider, black scoter, bald eagles, or harlequin ducks. Pit privies are also available on site. Look across the water and cherish the view of the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site the largest historical reconstruction in North America.
Travelling with a beloved pet? Dogs on leash are permitted on the Royal Battery Trail, Old Town Trail, at Lousibourg Lighthouse, and Kennington Cove Beach. Thank you for cleaning up after your pet. Pick up droppings and place them in appropriate refuse containers.
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Please be responsible and join with us in caring for our environment. Take your garbage with you, keep wildlife at a safe distance, and stay on designated trails to protect fragile plant life. Nature, other visitors, and future generations will be thankful for your stewardship
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisbourg
Blue Thistle Tours provide scenic guided tours and private hire throughout the spectacular island of Cape Breton. We offer a unique, ...
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
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Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Note: Infrastructure improvements may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate your understandin...
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Explore this looped coastal walk for beautiful water views and a glimpse into 300 years of history. Enjoy the salty breeze from Louisbourg H...
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
The restored Sydeny & Louisburg Railway Station (1895) examines the history of the S&L Railway, railway technology and marine artifa...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisbourg
Working in collaboration with the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, the Fortress of Louisbourg Association works with Parks Can...
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