Outdoor Adventure
Kennington Cove
Kennington Cove
Louisbourg, NS
This historic location boasts a beautiful sandy beach. Swim the waters that British soldiers waded through at the onset of two assaults on the Fortress. An adventure to experience!
Phone: (902) 733-2280
Lighthouse Point
Havenside Road
Louisbourg, NS
Set foot on the location of the first lighthouse in Canada. Although long gone (the first two burned down), the foundations of the original lighthouses are there to see.
Phone: (902) 733-2280
Louisbourg Commercial Fishing Wharf
Commercial Street
Louisbourg, NS
Walk along the wharf, enjoy the surf or just watch the fishermen bring in their catch.
Contact: Lloydette MacDonald
Phone: (902) 733-5705
Fax: (902) 733-2838
E-mail: lloydette.macdonald@ns.sympatico.ca
Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail
Havenside Road
Louisbourg, N.S.
This 7km trail highlights some of the most scenic vistas and picture opportunities you will find in Canada. The trail boasts wildlife, fortress views and coastline scenery for the entire hike. This hike is wheelchair accessible and interpreted along the way.
Phone: (902) 733-5705
Mi'kmaq Trail
Louisbourg, NS
This is a short walking trail located in the Visitor Centre parking lot that interprets the history of the Mi’Kmaq people on Cape Breton Island.
Phone: (902) 733-2280
Royal Battery
Louisbourg, NS
This short interpretive walk shows you how the French attempted to defend the Fortress from the north shore of the harbour and how it actually contributed to the fall of the Fortress.
Phone: (902) 733-2280
Simons Point
Located in your way to Kennington Cove.
Louisbourg, NS
A short trail takes you through the woods, over a small bridge to the magnificent coastline. A must when visiting the community of Louisbourg.
Phone: (902) 733-2280