Louisbourg & Eastern Shore
A few Mi'kmaw phrases
Cape Breton — Unama'ki — is the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq. The language is a vital part of Cape Breton heritage; many place names you'll see come from Mi'kmaw.
Communities in Louisbourg & Eastern Shore
Businesses in Louisbourg & Eastern Shore
Fortress of Louisbourg Ghost Tours
Lantern-lit haunted history walks
Framboise Sport Fishing Charters
Tuna and groundfish charters
Point of View Suites
Oceanfront suites with sweeping views of the Fortress of Louisbourg.
Beggar's Banquet at Cranberry Cove Inn
Romantic candlelit Victorian dining room with a focus on local seafood.
Grubstake Restaurant
Long-running Louisbourg dining room known for fresh-caught seafood.
Outdoors
Fortress of Louisbourg
The largest historical reconstruction in North America.
Peck's Cottages & Riverdale RV Park
Two-bedroom housekeeping cottages with a co-located RV park, a five-minute drive from the Fortress of Louisbourg historic site.
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Largest historical reconstruction in North America, a partial rebuild of an 18th-century French fortress.
Scatarie Island Light at Main-à-Dieu
Wave-battered fishing village viewpoint with a relocated heritage light.
Kennington Cove Beach
Wild beach within Fortress of Louisbourg lands marking the 1758 British landing site.
Louisbourg Lighthouse
Site of the first lighthouse in Canada, with a short coastal trail and views of the Fortress.
About Louisbourg & Eastern Shore
What's special about Louisbourg & Eastern Shore, Cape Breton?
Historic 18th-century French fortress.
Where can you stay in Louisbourg & Eastern Shore?
Notable places to stay in Louisbourg & Eastern Shore include Point of View Suites.
Where do locals eat in Louisbourg & Eastern Shore?
Local favourites in Louisbourg & Eastern Shore include Beggar's Banquet at Cranberry Cove Inn, Grubstake Restaurant.
What's happening in Louisbourg & Eastern Shore soon?
Upcoming events in Louisbourg & Eastern Shore include Louisbourg Playhouse Summer Season, Louisbourg Crab Fest, Christmas at the Fortress of Louisbourg.