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Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

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  • Slush Run

    Sports and recreation
    Time: 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
    Location(s): Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
    Cost: $17.00

    Louisbourg 5 Mile Slush Run & 3 Mile

    Walk Fortress Seniors Club,
    11 Mitchell Street in Louisbourg Online
    Registration at www.webscorer.com
    Deadline to register: Thursday, February 27th at 11:59pm

    No registration on Race Day! 3
    Mile Walk: Starts at 9:30am 5 Mile Run: Starts at 10:00am
    Fee: $17.00/runner or walker
    Note: registration is not complete until fee is e-transferred to calvinpitcher@gmail.com

    Note: * Awards & hot chili lunch to follow event
    For more info: Calvin Pitcher at 565-8102, calvinpitcher@gmail.com or Cindy Hynes at 733-2351, chynes@cbrm.ns.ca
    Sponsored by the Louisbourg Road Race Society

  • National Indigenous Peoples Day

    History
    Time: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
    Location(s): Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

    Nestled in the Eastern region of Unama’ki (Cape Breton), Louisbourg sits on the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq. The Fortress of Louisbourg was one of many settler colonies in North America that was constructed on land that was never surrendered. It is important that we recognize the negative impacts that colonialism had, and continues to have, on Mi’kmaq and the world's Indigenous peoples.

    In order for us to move forward with reconciliation, it is important that Mi’kmaq voices are heard and amplified. We encourage visitors to take part in their own decolonization learning journey while visiting Louisbourg and the Mi’kmaw Interpretive Centre is a great place to start!

    Learn more about the relationship between the Mi’kmaq and French through L’nu songs and stories, and discover traditional Mi’kmaq craft, dress, and knowledge at the Mi’kmaw Interpretation Centre.

  • Canada Day

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
    Location(s): Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

    On July 1, you’re invited to connect with history at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site through a variety of special activities and free admission. Enjoy Canada Day by experiencing a place that helped shape the Canada we know today.

    Free admission to Parks Canada administered places on Canada Day provides more opportunities for visitors to experience this country’s natural and cultural heritage, including learning more about the histories, cultures, traditions and contributions of Indigenous peoples.

    Come and celebrate with us!

  • Emancipation Day

    History
    Time: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
    Location(s): Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

    On August 1, commemorate Emancipation Day and learn about Black History at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.

    Join a noontime procession, a special cannon firing, and a commemorative flag raising. Participate in a special tour that shares the history of enslavement at the site.

  • Acadian Day

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 11:40 AM - 04:00 PM
    Location(s): Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

    Celebrate Acadian heritage at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site on August 15, 2025!

    Our exciting lineup of activities includes: Traditional (time) Acadian Tintamarre Procession. Join the lively tintamarre procession before the noon cannon firing. A tintamarre is a lively and noisy Acadian parade that commemorates Acadian heritage and is a way to express pride for the Acadian identity. Free noisemakers will be provided! (Time) Free Acadian History Tour. Dive into the rich Acadian connections to Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site with our expert guides. Meet your Parks Canada Guide at De la Plagne House (yellow house) for this free walking tour! All Acadian Day celebrations are included with general admission fees. Don’t miss out on Acadian Day celebrations!

  • Fête de Saint-Louis

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Location(s): Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

    Eat, drink and be merry as we celebrate this traditional feast day honouring the patron saint of France!

    Join us in celebrating Fête de St. Louis at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.

    Follow us on Facebook for more information.

February

Wagon Rides

February 9, 2020

12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Free admission for all

Join us for a free afternoon of family fun! Wagon rides, marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate, 18th century games and activities are on the program to create memorable moments to cherish. If there’s snow, bring your toboggan for sledding down the glacis with the majestic King’s Bastion as your backdrop or bring your snowshoes to enjoy the period vistas of the 18th century by foot.

This event is part of the Taste of Winter programming, co-hosted by Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Fortress Louisbourg Association and Parks Canada.

Check the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site Facebook page or call 902-733-3552 on the day of the event to confirm that weather conditions are suitable.

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