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Fortress Noël — event in Louisbourg & Eastern Shore, Cape Breton

Fortress Noël

Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 5:00 p.m. · Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

Local artisans sell handmade goods throughout the Fortress of Louisbourg while holiday-decorated homes show how 18th-century residents celebrated winter.

Local artisans sell handmade crafts throughout the reconstructed 18th-century fortress town while period homes decorated for the holidays show how Louisbourg residents celebrated winter. You can shop, explore the site, and learn about seasonal traditions and customs from that era.

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