Fortress of Louisbourg - Wikipedia
The Fortress of Louisbourg (French: Forteresse de Louisbourg) is a tourist attraction as a National Historic Site and the location of a one-quarter partial reconstruction of an 18th-century French fortress at Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
Louisbourg - Wikipedia
Louisbourg is an unincorporated community and former town in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. The French military founded the Fortress of Louisbourg in 1713 and its fortified seaport on the southwest part of the harbour, naming it in honour of Louis XIV. [1] .
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site - Parks Canada
A bustling community once called Louisbourg home. Explore the remnants of a short but eventful period of history, including a reconstructed section of the French colonial town featuring costumed guides and richly furnished exhibits.
Plan your visit - Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site is located on Cape Breton Island’s eastern coast, 40 minutes from Sydney, Nova Scotia and 5.5 hours from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Plan at least one full day at the fortress to travel back in time, chat with “locals,” and explore the reconstructed town.
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site - Parks Canada
Fortress of Louisbourg is the largest reconstructed 18th-century French fortified town in North America, located on the southeast edge of Louisbourg Harbour adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada
Fortress of Louisbourg is the largest reconstructed 18th-century French fortified town in North America, located on the southeast edge of Louisbourg Harbour adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada - Where the Past is Present
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia is home to the historic jewel, the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Here, you can experience what life was like in the bustling French fortified town of Louisbourg in 1744.
The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Nova Scotia
As the largest reconstructed fortress/village in North America, it's easy to see why it's considered one of the crown jewels of Canada's historic sites. Established in 1713 by French settlers, Louisbourg was a key military stronghold and trading center on Nova Scotia's northeast tip.
Fortress of Louisbourg - History and Facts | History Hit
2021年6月18日 · As the largest reconstruction project in North America, the Fortress of Louisbourg is a time capsule of its own past frozen in its heyday in 1744. French soldiers march down the streets while ladies dance in formal parlours.
The Fortress of Louisbourg: Stronghold of Empire in Atlantic Canada
2024年5月26日 · Step through its gates and discover a place where nations clashed, cultures mingled, and history was forged in stone and iron. The story of Louisbourg begins with the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, which ended the War of the Spanish Succession.