Two Rivers Wildlife Park Campground
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Huntington
75 overnight sites (66 three-way, 9 two-way). Open campground in 500-acre wildlife and leisure park. Pit and flush toilets, showers, dump st...
Louisbourg Area
Let your spirit of adventure guide you to Louisbourg, where the land and sea connect to make a truly unique town. Our history is as rich as our fishery. Savour fresh crab, lobster or indulge in other culinary delights at our restaurants and cafés while you watch fishermen sail beyond our harbour, past the Fortress of Louisbourg. After dinner, embrace the night life at the Louisbourg Playhouse and be delighted by some of Cape Breton’s finest entertainers.
Stories about the Island, by Locals and Visitors
Looking for an educational experience while visiting Cape Breton? Hoping to immerse yourself in Cape Breton's rich history while traveling the island? Well, you're in luck here are 7 'Must-See' Museums in Cape Breton!
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Bras d'Or Lake
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Cabot Trail
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Coastal Adventure
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Culinary
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Fortress of Louisbourg
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Golf
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Hiking
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Living Culture
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Music & the Arts
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Outdoor Adventure
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, ceilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
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Louisbourg is best known for its world class reconstruction of its 18th century Fortress, but it’s also a nature lover’s paradise!
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Oh The Things You’ll See
Explore a 300-year-old Fortress, rebuilt and come to life. Savour our seafood legacy —caught, cooked, and shelled fresh from the pot. Explore our coastal trails, beaches and boardwalks fishing villages, wild shores and our historic lighthouse. Step back in time—and into our community—with every visit to the Louisbourg area.
Featured Listings
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site – Cannon Firing & Musket Firing
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Add an explosive element to your visit—train to be a Cannoneer and light the fuse of a cannon identical to those that defended 18th centur...
Rum: The Spirit of Louisbourg
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Discover the taste and aroma of Fortress™ Rum and the story of this drink made from sugar. Sample an authentic rum punch recipe and learn ...
Louisbourg Playhouse
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Live theatre and Cape Breton music in a 17th-century-style theatre. One of the most unique entertainment venues in Nova Scotia. ...
Wake up in the past with the Fortress of Louisbourg’s featured experience, 18th Century Camping! Camp under the stars, safe inside the Fortress walls, and experience what night life it was like 300 years ago.
Culture Fête is an annual Signature Event takes place in the Louisbourg Area over 3 days every July. Experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the 18th century as the streets of Louisbourg come alive in a market atmosphere during this vibrant family friednly festival.
Easy to Find. Hard to Leave.
There are direct flights to Sydney from Toronto and Montreal and from other North American and European cities via Halifax. If traveling by ground, the Trans-Canada Highway 104 leads to Cape Breton Island.
Getting Here and Around