Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
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Mi’kmaw Interpretive Centre
Overview
Discover a part of Unama’ki
Share stories, celebrate traditions, and explore cultural connections. Storytellers invite you to learn about the rich heritage of Unama’ki (Cape Breton Island) and the important role of L’nu, also known as the Mi’kmaq, in 18th century Louisbourg. Get a glimpse into history through images and artifacts, then experience authentic Indigenous language, drumming, and demonstrations gathered around a campfire.
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Fall
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Waterfall Season
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Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Winter
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
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Cape Breton Island is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and when winter descends, the island transforms into a wonderland of snow-covered trails, frosted trees, and serene vistas.
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Hiking
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Outdoor Adventure
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Winter
Don't put that camera away just because it's cold! Winter on Cape Breton Island is an Instagrammer's wonderland.
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Louisbourg and area
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