Why
Louisbourg Fortress
is special

The Louisbourg historic site has an impressively recreated 18th-century French fortress (see photo) and old town.

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Louisbourg
tips & insights

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French colony days

During that period, Louisbourg was a cod fishing, salting and preserving center - and a major seaport for trade with Europe, New England and the Caribbean.

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Today

The recreated Louisbourg takes you back to 1744, a year before the British captured it from the French. That battle eventually helped the British gain control from the French of what is today eastern Canada.

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Reconstruction

It began in 1961 and took over a decade to reach a substantive completion stage. Archaeological work continues today. The reconstruction deserves praise for its attention to authenticity. The architects and interior designers relied heavily on archaeological artifacts and historical documents.

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A complex of buildings

Louisbourg old town has dozens of buildings of various purposes, including homes, stores and workshops. They are open from spring to fall.

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