Wake up in the past!

Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

Sleep in a period style building as you become one of the town residents for the night.

Your 18th-century experience doesn’t have to end when the gates close at 5:00 pm. Explore the fortress – you’ll have it all to yourself - or sit back, cozy up with a fire and imagine what life was like 300 years ago!

A starry night sky shines above the King’s Bastion.

The front of the Guardhouse, showcasing the rounded wooden porch entryway and red door.

Lartigue House

Located on the edge of the fortified town, this period style house will provide a truly unique experience and create long-lasting memories to cherish. This ‘glamping’ experience includes the use of two queen-sized beds, each in a separate sleeping area of the house.

All overnight guests will receive a camping kit, which includes:

propane camp stove;
lighter;
wooden folding table;
lantern; and,
access to a fire pit.

A private washroom (no shower facilities), a kitchenette (sink, microwave, coffeemaker and mini fridge), and heat and electricity are available within the house. Please note, firewood and propane are sold separately.

Reservations can be made for overnight stays between May 20 and October 18, 2024. Reservations must be made by 12 pm for that same night.

See price per night (1-4 people, 2 queen-sized beds)

The Guardhouse

Stand guard at your own private fortress for the night! Sleep in the Place d’Armes guardhouse, in the room that would have once been designated for the officer on-duty. Located just outside of the King’s Bastion, this iconic building provides a rustic, memorable overnight experience.

A person stands next to a door inside a room of an 18th-century building while they hold a sleeping bag and have a backpack on their back,

All overnight guests will receive a camping kit, which includes the use of:

sleeping mats,
propane camp stove;
lighter;
wooden folding table;
lantern; and,
access to a fire pit.

Public washrooms are just a short walk from your campsite (no shower facilities) as well as a communal camping room with running water and electrical outlets.
Please note, firewood and propane are sold separately.

Reservations can be made for overnight stays between July 1 and September 13, 2024. Reservations must be made by 12 pm for that same night.

See price per night (1-2 people, 1 double-sized bed) The wooden sleeping platform in the fortress prison.

The Prison

Experience the fortress in a completely new way! Spend the night as a ‘voluntary inmate’ in the fortress prison, located just inside the King’s Bastion. Complimentary sleeping mats will make the wooden platform much more comfortable than they would have been for prisoners of the fortress, 300 years ago! Unlike occupants from centuries ago, you can leave freely to explore the fortress grounds during your stay.

A dimly lit prison from a far angle, where someone sets up their sleeping bag by the light of a window on a long wooden platform

All overnight guests will receive a camping kit, which includes the use of:

sleeping mats
propane camp stove;
lighter;
child's cot;
wooden folding table;
lantern; and,
access to a fire pit.

Public washrooms are just a short walk from your campsite (no shower facilities) as well as a communal camping room with running water and electrical outlets.

Please note, firewood and propane are sold separately.

Reservations can be made for overnight stays between July 1 and September 13, 2024. Reservations must be made by 12 pm for that same night.

See price per night (1-6 people, large communal sleeping platform)

Preparing for your visit

Check-in time is 4:15 pm. Check-out time is 9:15 am.
Bedding is not provided as part of our overnight experiences. Please ensure that you bring your own pillows, sleeping bags and blankets.
There are often fluctuating temperatures due to humidity and foggy conditions (even in the summer), so it is a good idea to bring warm clothing and dress in layers.
For your safety and the security of the site, entry gates are locked after 5:00 pm. A staff member on site will assist should you need to leave the site during your stay.
Retail and food services are available on site during our regular hours of operation through Fortress Louisbourg Association.
For more information, please contact them directly at: info@louisbourg.ca

To book

Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site will be accepting accommodation reservations for the 2024 visitor season beginning April 1, 2024.

By phone: 902-919-8392

By email: louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca

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