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A historic stone building with a prominent clock tower, red wooden bridge, and stone walls. 3
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By CityHeart Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$159 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Step into a reconstructed 18th-century French fortified town
    • Meet interpreters portraying soldiers, blacksmiths and sailors
    • Explore rail transport and maritime signaling in Nova Scotia’s development
    • Enjoy breathtaking views of rugged Atlantic coast and Canada's first lighthouse
    • Different types of church built 18th century with scenic views of Cape Breton

Activity location

    • Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
    • Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cape Breton Regional Municipality, NS, Canada | Once you pass the security check you will see the guide waiting at the left side holding a sign board with CITYHEART TOURS SYDNEY NOVA SCOTIA Please try to arrive as soon as possible so we can cut off the huge buses traffic
    • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Valid for 4 Hours, Louisbourg Fortress & Lighthouse Cliffs Tour Cape Breton NS in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
NZ$159.41 x 2 AdultsNZ$318.82
Total
Price is NZ$318.82

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Access to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
  • Inclusions
    Live demonstrations of colonial-era skilled staff members playing characteristic roles of people in the year 1744
  • Inclusions
    Entry to the Lighthouse Railway Museum
  • Inclusions
    Exhibits on railway systems and maritime signaling
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Experienced guide as well as driver
  • Inclusions
    Stand at the edge of history at Canada’s very first lighthouse site in Louisbourg along with scenic coastal views
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks except bottled water
  • Exclusions
    Smoking in the vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Optionally upgrade your tour to book a live musket or historic cannon firing experience at the Fortress of Louisbourg

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Bikes, Food in the vehicle

What you can expect

  • Begin your journey at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, the largest reconstructed 18th-century French fortified town in North America. Step back into 1744 as you walk the streets of the bustling seaport.

    Engage with costumed interpreters portraying soldiers, blacksmiths, merchants, and sailors who bring the history of the French colonial era to life. Explore authentic architecture, discover original artefacts, and witness the thunder of musket fire or the firing of the cannons along the ramparts overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

    After immersing yourself in 18th-century life, travel to the Lighthouse Railway Museum. Located in a historic landmark setting, this museum provides a fascinating look into the vital role of rail transport and maritime signaling in Nova Scotia’s development.

    Explore exhibits detailing the evolution of regional railway systems, view meticulously preserved memorabilia, and understand how the iconic local lighthouse guided countless vessels to safety through treacherous coastal waters.

Location

Activity location

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    • Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
    • Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Cape Breton Regional Municipality, NS, Canada | Once you pass the security check you will see the guide waiting at the left side holding a sign board with CITYHEART TOURS SYDNEY NOVA SCOTIA Please try to arrive as soon as possible so we can cut off the huge buses traffic
    • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada