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.