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Highland Tours: Louisbourg Fortress and Lighthouse Tour

  • 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

  • Pickup offered

  • Mobile ticket

Step back in time at the Fortress of Louisbourg, North America’s largest reconstructed 18th-century French town. Walk through massive stone walls, explore charming streets, and watch history come alive as costumed interpreters demonstrate blacksmithing, soldier drills, and traditional baking. With sweeping ocean views and centuries of stories waiting to be discovered, this National Historic Site offers an unforgettable journey into the past. Don’t just visit history—experience it. Book your Louisbourg adventure today!

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 6)
2 stops
4 hrs 30 min duration

Stop at: Louisbourg Lighthouse

20 min

The Louisbourg Lighthouse, site of Canada’s first lighthouse (1734), stands proudly on Lighthouse Point near the Fortress of Louisbourg. The current 1923 concrete tower offers stunning ocean views, historic ruins, and access to the scenic Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail—a perfect blend of history and coastal beauty.

Stop at: Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum

15 min

The Sydney & Louisbourg Railway Museum is housed in the restored 1895 railway station in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. It preserves the history of the Sydney & Louisburg Railway (commonly “S&L”), a line that linked the coal mines of Cape Breton’s interior with the ice-free winter port at Louisbourg.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Admission fee
NOT INCLUDED
  • Lunch

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

8:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

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Starting from

CA$131.89

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