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Private Guided Tours

Get the full story of the Fortress of Louisbourg – from its past to its present. Enjoy a leisurely private outdoor walking tour or private motorized tour in a golf cart through the streets of North America’s largest reconstruction. Learn about the lives of the 18th-century residents, where expert Parks Canada guides reveal the rich tapestry of 18th-century French colonial life, showcasing authentic architecture, and the cultural and historical importance of Louisbourg in the story of North America. Perfect for both intimate tours and larger groups.
Target audience: adults
Languages: English and French
Length: 45 minutes

Period: Available May 19 - October 31, 2025
Motorized tour: maximum 7 participants
Suitable for meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE), free independent tourists (FIT)
Fees: see costs in the fees section.

Time Travel
Step back in time for an intimate exploration of life in this remote fortress. Meet a Compagnies Franches soldier, witness a musket firing demonstration, and visit one of the town's finest homes or tavern where you'll savor traditionally prepared French hot chocolate.
Available exclusively for commercial groups during shoulder seasons - your chance to experience Louisbourg's rich history in a more private setting.
Target audience: adults
Languages: English and French
Length: 45 minutes
Period: Available during shoulder seasons: May 19 to June 30, 2025, and September 13 to October 31, 2025
Maximum 50 participants; suitable for MICE and FIT clients, small and large groups
Fees: see costs in the fees section.

NOTE: Time Travel is not available during the peak season (July 1 to September 12, 2025)

Wake Up in the Past!

Sleep in a period style building as you become one of the town residents for the night. Explore the fortress or sit back, cozy up with a fire, and imagine what life was like 300 years ago. Enjoy ‘glamping’ in the Lartigue House, a night in a Guardhouse, or as a voluntary prisoner in the King’s Bastion prison!

Target audience: adults and families
Period: Lartigue house is available from June 1, 2025, to October 17, 2025. The Guardhouse and prison are available from July 1, 2025 to September 12, 2025.
Suitable for FIT clients and small groups
Reservations can be made by telephone 902-919-8392 or e-mail louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca from April 1, 2025.
Fees: see costs in the fees section.

DON’T MISS

Mi’kmaw Interpretive Centre: Discover a part of the rich Mi’kmaw heritage of Unama’ki (Cape Breton Island). During Louisbourg’s French occupation, the Mi’kmaq and French shared knowledge and forged alliances. Learn about the Mi’kmaw community and get a glimpse of this living culture through images, artifacts, and storytelling.

Dining around the fortress: Enhance your group's visit with authentic 18th-century dining experiences throughout the fortress. From traditional recipes served in period settings to historic spirits tastings, every meal celebrates the rich French culinary traditions that once graced the tables of this maritime stronghold. Culinary experiences are provided by Fortress Louisbourg Association, a charitable organization dedicated to the presentation and preservation of 18th-century Louisbourg. Dining experiences offer your group a genuine taste of the past in unique dining venues that will make your visit unforgettable.
Fortress Louisbourg Association staff can help you make group bookings for restaurants, the tavern, arrange customized tours, or plan special events to be hosted at the fortress.
Connect with Fortress Louisbourg Association at foodservices@louisbourg.ca

The King’s Bakery: Watch bakers craft authentic bread using traditional recipes and techniques, baked in period stone ovens just as it was centuries ago. In the bustling fortress of Louisbourg, bread wasn't just a staple - it was the most popular quick meal or snack of the day, enjoyed by soldiers, merchants, and nobility alike. Today, you can taste this piece of history fresh from our ovens, crafted with the same care and attention to detail that made the King's Bakery vital to daily life over 300 years ago.

Learn more about historic culinary offers here.

Reservations: please book by email or phone
fol.tourbookings@pc.gc.ca
902-919-8392

To request programming during low season, please contact us at:
fol.tourbookings@pc.gc.ca
902-919-8392
Please note that program offers during our low season are subject to availability.