Discover

Purchase your Discovery Pass for the Fortress, so that you can drop in and out over the next few days. Why rush and try to see the whole area in a few hours? Spread the adventure over a few days. Check in at the Fortress and get a general sense of the 18th-century town, but remember you will be back so do not feel rushed. While there, walk the streets of the town, pick up some Louisbourg Coffee and perhaps a bar of Louisbourg Chocolate.

Stop in for lunch at one of the local restaurants, then explore the shops and boardwalk. Be sure to talk to local residents and ask them what their favourite spots are.  You never know what you could discover!

Enjoy a relaxing dinner in one of the local restaurants, where you can dine on fresh seafood caught and landed right here in Louisbourg.

Early risers will enjoy watching the fishers leave the wharves for their daily visit to the lobster traps (mid May–mid July). A drive out to the Lighthouse will provide you with the perfect place to watch the sun rise. From this vantage point, the next land mass is Newfoundland. Set out on the Lighthouse Trail for a morning hike, and watch the lobster boats as they travel around the coast.

Head back up to the Fortress to discover more of the site. From here you will have yet another vantage point to watch the lobster boats as they return from their day’s fishing. Check out the Ruins Walk.

Ready for more fun? How about dinner at the Beggar’s Banquet? You’ll be provided with a period costume to enjoy your meal, which is offered at 6pm.

Back at the Fortress, take the time this morning to enjoy one of the site’s specialty tours, or maybe learn to fire a cannon (reservations & extra fee required).

This afternoon it’s time to stop and enjoy some down time, so we are heading to Kennington Cove beach. Comb the beach, read a book, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Rainy Day? Check out the S&L Railway Museum.

Now that we’ve rested up, head out for some toe-tappin’ entertainment at the Louisbourg Playhouse! Performances start at 8pm.