Louisbourg Fortress
About Louisbourg Fortress
Louisbourg Fortress was the leading fortress of New France and was supposed to be impregnable. Reality was different though, as the fortress was captured twice before being destroyed in the 18th century, less than 15 years after it was completed.
The Canadian government undertook an extensive restoration program starting in 1961, and the rebuilt site is considered one of the crown jewels of Canadian history.
The buildings of the restored fortress portray life as it was during the 18th century. Some have original furniture dating back to that time period, and the staff also dress in period costumes. You can even have 18th century meals (with appropriate food and place settings).
The Canadian government undertook an extensive restoration program starting in 1961, and the rebuilt site is considered one of the crown jewels of Canadian history.
The buildings of the restored fortress portray life as it was during the 18th century. Some have original furniture dating back to that time period, and the staff also dress in period costumes. You can even have 18th century meals (with appropriate food and place settings).
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May 10, 2010
Just like Eric M, I went to Louisbourg on a family trip when I was a little kid but I still remember how amazing it was! It really is history-come-to-life! There are actors portraying everyone that would have been present in the fort when it was in operation, and it's just incredible to witness what life must have been like. I remember I was wearing Reebok sneakers when we visited, and they had the little British flags on them (with the symbol)...Louisbourg was a French fortress, so when the "guard" saw my shoes with British flags he "arrested" me...I was terrified until my parents explained it was all an act! I tried to visit Louisbourg last fall when I drove the Cabot Trail, but got to Cape Breton a week too late! It's high on my list of places to revisit as an adult!
May 1, 2008
This fortress/living-museum is absolutely incredible. I went there when I was a lot younger, but I still remember how incredible it was with everyone dressed up in antique clothing and actually engaging in old-style work. There was a baker that made delicious whole-wheat bread from scratch using on old fire oven, and iron smiths making horse shoes. Everyone was in character, some of the younger kids I was with even got yelled at by the fryer belting "this is a house of god and you shall act accordingly!" at them while pleasantly chatting with my parents. A truly awesome experience.
Nov 29, 2009
Beautiful setting and architecture. Interesting live museum on how New France once was like.
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