Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

We spent the day at this location when we visited the east coast. The guides are available in both English and French. Their knowledge is very much in depth and they can answer any question asked of them. There are restaurants and coffee shops on site. All of the people who work there are in character and provide interesting details of daily life in that time period. A definite must see that would be interesting to young and old alike.

A great experience! I had not been here in many years. I love the people dressed in the time period costumes. I would highly recommend going into the gift shop when you first enter the building to pick up the $3 numbered descriptions of the buildings. It would’ve really helped me. I didn’t find it until we were leaving. Definitely worth visiting !

Feels authentic even though it's a reproduction. Staff is committed to taking you back in time. Site is enormous and could easily take two days. The scavenger hunt espionage quest is fun and a good way to prompt conversations. Guided tour well worth the price. Your dogs will be barking by the time you're done. Thinking about ways to make it more accessible for older visitors would be nice.

Amazing historical museum. One of the best ones I’ve ever visited. The actors are amazing. I recommend getting there before noon so you can see the canon shooting and go the bakery to buy a loaf of bread they make daily in sight as they run out quickly. If you are a major history buff sign up to the walking tour and there is also a free LEGO scavenger hunt.

We loved visiting here and didn’t realize the large size of the site. We ended up spending the whole day here and were glad that we packed a lunch . We found a nice spot to eat at a picnic table at the trailhead of Old Village Trail about 2 minutes from the historic site. There are plenty of good local restaurants the area and you can leave for a break and then return . We saw the noon cannon firing, the “public shaming”, dancers, the military drill and the end of day retreat. This important historical site had been meticulously reconstructed and is worthy of a full day tour. After visit the site, go by the Louisbourg Lighthouse for some stunning scenery.

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. OH MY GOSH! Not just the history, but every single person must feel that they have the BEST job on earth because they are just so in character and SO HAPPY to be there and SO kind! It's INCREDIBLE. Definitely cannot see everything in one visit unless your there from open to close. They have a bakery! Get there early! The blacksmith was amazing! It is ALL INCREDIBLE. GO! VISIT! PLAN! STOP READING! This place is amazing!

Immersive experience, with actors in historical costumes who provide information about the fortress and life in general at that time. Information presented in both French & English. There's a lot to see and experience, so definitely go earlier in the day and expect to be there for a few hours. There's a small restaurant on the premises for refreshments.

Very much enjoyed the Fort. A lot more there than I expected. So much to see and do. Great value for money. Note; you have to park at the visitor center and get a shuttle bus to the Fort itself. Google took us straight to the Fort and we had to turn around. The buses are clean, comfortably and you are never waiting long. Plus the visitor center is very interesting.