Fortress of Louisbourg: Colonial History Experience

Explore the Fortress of Louisbourg: a captivating journey into 1700s colonial life with costumed guides, stunning views, and family-friendly adventure.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site - Travel back in time at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, one of the largest historical reconstructions in North America. Visitors can explore this impressive 18th-century French fortified town through a self-guided tour or by joining one of the expertly guided tours provided by Parks…
What's Included
  • Admission fees
What's Not Included
  • Meals
Additional Information

Step Back in Time at the Fortress of Louisbourg
Embark on a journey to the 1700s with a visit to one of North America’s most remarkable historical sites — the Fortress of Louisbourg. This magnificent, full-scale reconstruction of a French fortified town provides an unforgettable glimpse into colonial life along the rugged Atlantic coast.
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Location
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
259 Park Service Rd,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Janet_o
Sep 24, 2025
Fort Louisbourg and Sydney - Jack was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable about the fort, a lighthouse on the island, and the town of Sydney. It was nice to travel in a minibus in what was basically a private tour. Jack was very conscientious about making sure we were comfortable and that we could hear him in the back of the van. It would have been nice if he had a microphone, but he made it work. Jack really knew his history. He was a good driver and made sure we were back on time. I would recommend this tour group.
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Marciatroutman
Sep 16, 2025
Great tour! Recommend! - We loved this tour! Kulwinder "Jack" was personable and very knowledgeable. He was willing to listen to preferences of any of the four of us who were with him and accommodated those requests. He was excellent with history. We learned a lot while enjoying the beautiful scenery along the route. The fortress exceeded our expectations. The various reconstructed buildings were all very interesting and the furnishings were authentic to the time period. We enjoyed the small group tour experience with our friendly and capable guide.
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Denise_r
Aug 29, 2025
Do not hesitate to book! Amazing service and experience - Arrie was our amazing tour guide to Fortress Louisbourg. He tailored the tour to our taste so we stopped in the Railroad Museum and the nearby lighthouse. It was a magical day of wonderful sights— i’ve always wanted to see Louisbourg which was above expectations. Arrie made it extremely comfortable with excellent guiding and easy manner. I can’t wait to return to Sydney to hire him again for another fabulous day. My husband and I were both so pleased. Do not hesitate to book this great service.
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Mario_c
Sep 5, 2025
The driver... - Our taxi was on time when we arrived on cruise. The driver told us about the history of Sydney and the Fortress on the way. Very courteous and well organized.
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From $100
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).