THE FORTRESS OF LOUISBOURG BY DAY and NIGHT | NOVA SCOTIA

Welcome to the Fortress of Louisbourg in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia! It was founded in 1713 by the French and is the largest reconstructed historic site in North America. Come see what it's like to explore this living museum including becoming a soldier and sleeping overnight in a traditional 18th Century style tent!

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Located on the southeastern coast of Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island, the Fortress of Louisbourg was one of the busiest seaports in North America during the mid-18th century. It was built to protect and provide a base for France's lucrative North American fishing industry and also to protect Quebec City from British invasions. But it fell under siege twice to the British before being demolished in the 1760s.

Fast forward to 1961 where the Government of Canada began reconstructing the fortress. Today, one quarter of the fortress has been reconstructed, using some of the original stonework, and includes about 40 buildings over an area of 5 hectares.

The Fortress of Louisbourg is a living museum. Visitors can get a sense of what life was like in the fortress by interacting with individuals living a typical day in the 18th century. Visitors can wander through the streets, step inside houses and shops, and even grab a meal at one of two restaurants. You can also learn about the history of rum and sample the Fortress Rum, aged in barrels on-site.

Daily activities include guided tours, dance performances, military drills and learning what life was like for a soldier. Your time at the Louisbourg Fortress can be as immersive as you want, so naturally, I dove right in and reported for duty.

The most unique aspect of your visit to the Louisbourg Fortress is that your time doesn’t have to end when the gates close at 5pm. You can actually stay overnight in the fortress. One option is sleeping in the Rodrigue House. It’s located right in the heart of the fortress and comes with straw-beds and a roof overhead.

Another option is to sleep in an 18th-century style tent within the walls of the King’s Bastion. Everything is provided for, including sleeping pads and cooking supplies. All you need to bring is a sleeping bag, pillow, and any food you want to eat.

As the last of the day’s visitors made their exit, Tristan and I got settled in to what would be our home for the night.
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Special thank you to Parks Canada for a fantastic visit!

Note: the use of drones is prohibited at the Fortress of Louisbourg. All drone videography was captured with special permission from Parks Canada and the Fortress of Louisbourg.
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