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Louisbourg Area

Let your spirit of adventure guide you to Louisbourg, where our history is as rich as our fishery. Savour fresh crab, lobster, or indulge in other culinary delights at our restaurants and cafés. Watch fishing boats sail beyond our harbour, past the Fortress of Louisbourg. Or embrace the nightlife at the Louisbourg Playhouse and be delighted by some of Cape Breton’s finest entertainers.

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Things to do in Louisbourg Area

Experience charming Louisbourg, with its walking trails, beaches, breathtaking views, and the town’s crown jewel: a historic 18th-century Fortress.
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Places to Stay in Louisbourg Area

Stay in the heart of historic Louisbourg. Wake to breathtaking views of a Fortress from the 1700s, and gaze across the harbour at the Frédéric Gate.

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Culinary Options
in Louisbourg Area

Dine on meals from a bygone century or today's culinary delights. Try “fortress bread”, sip hot tea, eat fresh seafood or sip cocktails by the sea.
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7 Ways to Time Travel

Experience the historic town of Louisbourg, with its walking trails, beaches, and breathtaking views. Of course, we can’t forget the crown jewel, an 18th-century Fortress, free for you to roam around and imagine an average day 300 years ago.

Packages

Make trip planning easy by taking advantage of packages which pair up transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets to events and more.