Excursion Fortress of louisbourg tour at Sydney

Overview

Cross the Mira River, Nova Scotia's longest navigable waterway, en route to the Fortress of Louisbourg, Canada's largest historical reconstruction. Step into 18th-century life among costumed residents and Compagnies Franches soldiers, explore meticulously rebuilt buildings, and glimpse the servants' quarters of one of Louisbourg's finest homes.

Highlights

• Approximately 45-minute drive across the Mira River to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.

• Explore Canada's largest historical reconstruction, meticulously rebuilt from Paris archives on the original 18th-century foundations.

• Meet costumed residents and Compagnies Franches soldiers who bring Louisbourg's resilient daily life vividly to the present.

Important Details

• Walking: moderate, over flat gravel or beaten pathways

• Not suitable for guests with limited mobility andfor guests who utilize a wheelchair

• Wear comfortable layered clothing and weather-appropriate outerwear