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Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Louisbourg is a village of 1,000 people (2011) on the south-east coast of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia.
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Louisbourg. This is a reconstruction of about a quarter of the 18th-century fortified French town whose presence plagued the British colonies of New England. It is the largest reconstructed historical site in North America. Its busy harbour was once one of France's most signifiant economic and military assets in North America. The site is brought alive by numerous staff, who wear period costumes. If you enjoy the colonial restoration at Williamsburg in the United States, don't miss Louisbourg.
Local entertainment venue with nightly shows (theatre, music, comedy) throughout the summer.
Small museum includes an 1895 Sydney & Louisbourg Railway station and engine house, visitor information, quilt displays, vintage passenger and freight cars. Coal used to be hauled here by rail, then transferred to ships.
The first lighthouse in Canada was built here in 1734. This is the fourth one. There is a trail for walking along the picturesque, rocky coastline. Dress for wind.
Great view of the harbour, panels about the history of Louisbourg.
Clean, sandy beach. Not crowded. Be careful of currents.
Lobster, snow crab, halibut, roasted chicken. 18th-century theme. Reservations required by 5PM.
Fish and chips, ham or turkey dinners.
B&B-style inn with a front veranda that overlooks Louisbourg harbour.
Century-old bed and breakfast home with eight rooms, guest balcony overlooking the harbour. Under common ownership with Louisbourg Heritage House (7544 Main St), a similar B&B establishment nearby.
A pet-friendly drive-in motel. Rooms are all non-smoking, and have air conditioning. Continental breakfast and gift shop available.
Louisbourg is 40 km from Sydney along Highway 22, which is the main road in and out of town.
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