Fête du chocolat at the Fortress of Louisbourg
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What better way to connect with our heritage than indulging in that timeless, universal treat: Chocolate. In 18th-century Louisbourg, chocolate was expensive, and a luxury most often found in the homes of the French elite.
And if we don’t have enough reasons to enjoy chocolate already, during the 18th century it was believed to have medicinal properties, warming people from the inside, and giving them strength and energy.
Indulge in this delicious treat at the two-day Fête du Chocolat, led by Maritime chocolate makers Evertide Cholate Makers, Chocolat Voyageur, and Island Chocolates, at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.
Candle Making Workshop – Kelp House Candle Co.
Join Kelp House Candle Co. for a cozy, hands-on candle-making workshop—craft two 4-oz soy candles using signature or chocolate-inspired scents; all materials are provided.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Location: Storehouse Tavern, Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.
Price: $55 per guest
How to Book: Tickets are available via the Fortress Louisbourg Association https://www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca/home/candle-making-workshop/
Guided Chocolate Tastings
New this year, dive into a guided tasting experience featuring five exquisite chocolates from five different countries, presented by master chocolatiers including Eric Gilbert of Island Chocolate, woven with storytelling about origin, terroir, and technique. Enhance your tasting with optional wine pairings available on-site.
Date(s): Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21, 2025
Time(s): Daily sessions at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., lasting approximately 45 minutes
Location: Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Louisbourg, NS.
Price: Tickets are $25 per person. Wine pairings sold separately.
For more information and tickets please visit: https://www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca/home/product/fete-du-chocolate/
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