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Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

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  • Canada Day 2026

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

    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!

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  • Historic Places Days

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
    Cost: Free

    This Historic Places Days, discover how the Fortress of Louisbourg brings this year’s theme, Communication Through Place and Time, to life. Once a thriving hub where people, cultures, languages, and ideas met from across the Atlantic world, Louisbourg continues to connect visitors with the stories, traditions, and knowledge that have shaped generations. Through living history, music, storytelling, and shared experiences, the past continues to speak to the present.

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  • Emancipation Day

    History
    Time: 11:40 AM - 05:00 PM
    Location(s): Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
    Cost: Included with entry fee

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

    Join a noontime procession to a special cannon firing and participate in a special tour that shares the history of enslavement at the site.

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  • Race through time

    History Sports and recreation
    Time: 05:30 PM - 07:15 PM
    Location(s): Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
    Cost: $55.00

    Join the 30th anniversary of the Louisbourg Race through time!

    Come “Race Through Time” on August 15, 2026, at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. This race takes you 12 kilometres between two towns that are 304 years apart!

    Additional Information:
    - Race course will be closed at 7:15pm – must be finished race by this time!
    - Spaghetti & meatball meal will be available as runners finish the race.
    (Vegetarian and gluten free also available).
    - Award ceremony will begin at approx. 7:15 p.m.
    - No dogs allowed on site except for registered service animals.

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  • Fête de Saint-Louis

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

    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.

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  • Sinister Soirée: 19+ event

    Culture and entertainment Food and drink History
    Time: 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Location(s): Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
    Cost: $60.00

    You’re invited to the 6th annual Sinister Soirée! Experience the Fortress of Louisbourg after dark during this 19+ Halloween event.

    The Sinister Soirée offers a unique evening of history, live music, entertainment, themed tours, tarot readings, costume contests, DJs, dance floors, and pop-up bars. For one night only, explore the fortress from a different perspective in a spooktacular atmosphere.

    Bigger than ever, the 2026 edition will welcome up to 600 guests for a memorable evening at one of Atlantic Canada’s most iconic destinations.

    Costumes are encouraged, and a variety of drinks and food items will be available for purchase throughout the site. This is a 19+ event – government photo IDs will be required.

    Gates open at 5:00 p.m. with events and activities drawing to an end by 11:00 p.m.

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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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