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Louisbourg & Area
Where ocean views, rich history and fresh-from-the-sea flavour bring the past beautifully to life.
Follow the curve of the coast to a place where cannon fire once echoed across the harbour and fishing boats still sail with the morning tide. Roam the grounds of an 18th-century fortress, stroll seaside trails or settle into a café for a feast of crab, lobster or whatever the day’s catch brings in. As the sun dips low, take in live music at the Louisbourg Playhouse or The Bothy and let the energy of Cape Breton carry you into the night. With beaches, breathtaking views and stories centuries in the making, Louisbourg doesn’t just remember history, it lives it.
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Louisbourg
When you get to a certain point, you look to your left and you see a towering lighthouse and you look to your right and you see this fortress, which is unlike being anywhere else, at...
Winter Gems – Scenic Seascapes and Sushi in Sydney and Louisbourg
If you are staying in Sydney for the night and you are looking for a quick escape to nature, history, and rugged coastal views then the 30 minute trip to Louisbourg is a great plan!
Pick A Tune, Any Tune
The annual Guitar Summit concert serves as an obvious showcase for these world-class pickers, but this wealth of talent inevitably shines through in concerts throughout each Festival.
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