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== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Fortress Louisbourg Dauphin Gate - 4.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Fortress of Louisbourg, Dauphin Gate]] | [[File:Fortress Louisbourg Dauphin Gate - 4.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Fortress of Louisbourg, Dauphin Gate]] | ||
[[File:Fortress Louisbourg Dauphin Bty - 05.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Fortress of Louisbourg, Dauphin | [[File:Fortress Louisbourg Dauphin Bty - 05.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Fortress of Louisbourg, Dauphin Demi-Bastion interior, showing the Semi-circular battery]] | ||
[[File:Plan of the Fortress of Louisbourg.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Plan of the Fortress of Louisbourg in 1744]] | [[File:Plan of the Fortress of Louisbourg.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Plan of the Fortress of Louisbourg in 1744]] | ||
[[File:Chart of the coast of New England, Nova Scotia, New France or Canada, with the islands of Newfoundld., Cape Breton, St. John's &c. 1746.jpg|795px|thumb|center|Click to enlarge - CAUTION LARGE FILE - SLOW TO LOAD - This map, dated 1746, has an inset "Plan of the City and Port of Louisbourg" along the top centre edge.]] | |||
The first siege of Louisbourg began in 1745 as the result of [[King George's War]] (1744-1748) between the French and British colonies. The Fortress was captured by the attacking British colonists after 46 days. The war ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748 and the Fortress was returned to the French. | The first siege of Louisbourg began in 1745 as the result of [[King George's War]] (1744-1748) between the French and British colonies. The Fortress was captured by the attacking British colonists after 46 days. The war ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748 and the Fortress was returned to the French. | ||
<!--[[File:Plan de Louisbourg vers 1751.jpg|795px|thumb|left|Map of Louisbourg and its artillery batteries in 1751]]--> | <!--[[File:Plan de Louisbourg vers 1751.jpg|795px|thumb|left|Map of Louisbourg and its artillery batteries in 1751]]--> | ||
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[[File:Fortress Louisbourg Town - 06.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Fortress of Louisbourg Town Site]] | [[File:Fortress Louisbourg Town - 06.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Fortress of Louisbourg Town Site]] | ||
[[File:Fortress Louisbourg Town - 11.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Fortress of Louisbourg Ordonnatur's Residence]] | [[File:Fortress Louisbourg Town - 11.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Fortress of Louisbourg Ordonnatur's Residence]] | ||
[[File:Fortress Louisbourg Magazine - 3.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Fortress of Louisbourg | [[File:Fortress Louisbourg Magazine - 3.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Fortress of Louisbourg Magasin Général (Royal Storehouse)]] | ||
Must See! Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada, Nova Scotia, Canada. Operated by Parks Canada. This is a re-creation of the French Fortress of Louisbourg as it appeared in 1744. The re-creation was done in the 1960s by Canadian coal miners and artisans brought in from Europe. About 1/5 of the fortress was completely rebuilt from scratch as there were no remaining buildings from that period, only ruins. The main features that have been replicated include the massive Kings | Must See! Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada, Nova Scotia, Canada. Operated by Parks Canada. This is a re-creation of the French Fortress of Louisbourg as it appeared in 1744. The re-creation was done in the 1960s by Canadian coal miners and artisans brought in from Europe. About 1/5 of the fortress was completely rebuilt from scratch as there were no remaining buildings from that period, only ruins. The main features that have been replicated include the massive Kings Bastion and Kings Bastion Barracks, the Dauphin Demi- Bastion and Semi-circular battery, the Dauphine Gate, the Frederic Gate and four square blocks of the town. The town site buildings include a mix of residences, shops and fortress related buildings. Other buildings are scattered about as they would have been at the time. These are all substantial period stone and frame buildings with period furnishing and manned by knowledgeable individuals. | ||
The fortress is populated with dozens of reactors in period costume, both military and civilian, who interact with visitors. It would seem at first glance that the whole population of the real town works at the recreated fortress but the reactors move around enough to create the illusion of a larger population. | The fortress is populated with dozens of reactors in period costume, both military and civilian, who interact with visitors. It would seem at first glance that the whole population of the real town works at the recreated fortress but the reactors move around enough to create the illusion of a larger population. | ||
Many period guns and carriages, mounted versions in the Kings | Many period guns and carriages, mounted versions in the Kings Bastion and the Dauphine Semi-circular battery. A row of unmounted cannons outside the Artillery store building. | ||
Activities throughout the day included two cannon firings (11:45 and 16:30) musket firings, guided tours and kids activities. Plan on a full day at the fort or better yet spend two shorter days. Opens at 9:30 and closes at 5:00. Off site visitor center with shuttle bus service to the fortress. Exceptional displays and museum in the Kings | Activities throughout the day included two cannon firings (11:45 and 16:30) musket firings, guided tours and kids activities. Plan on a full day at the fort or better yet spend two shorter days. Opens at 9:30 and closes at 5:00. Off site visitor center with shuttle bus service to the fortress. Exceptional displays and museum in the Kings Bastion Barracks. Admission charge. | ||
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(F) 45.892368, -59.985523, Fortress of Louisbourg | (F) 45.892368, -59.985523, Fortress of Louisbourg | ||
(1719-1768) | (1719-1768) | ||
(B) 45.893249, -59.988484, Dauphin Demi-Bastion | (B) 45.893249, -59.988484, Dauphin Demi-Bastion and Semi-circular battery | ||
(B) 45.890964, -59.986188, Kings Bastion | (B) 45.890964, -59.986188, Kings Bastion | ||
(G) 45.893589, -59.988989, Dauphin Gate | (G) 45.893589, -59.988989, Dauphin Gate | ||
(B) 45.891233, -59.985872, Kings Bastion Barracks | (B) 45.891233, -59.985872, Kings Bastion Barracks | ||
Revision as of 11:55, 17 December 2017
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Fortress of Louisbourg (1719-1768) - A French colonial fortified city established in 1719 after Queen Anne's War on present day Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Abandoned in 1768.
History    The first siege of Louisbourg began in 1745 as the result of King George's War (1744-1748) between the French and British colonies. The Fortress was captured by the attacking British colonists after 46 days. The war ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748 and the Fortress was returned to the French.
Current Status   Must See! Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada, Nova Scotia, Canada. Operated by Parks Canada. This is a re-creation of the French Fortress of Louisbourg as it appeared in 1744. The re-creation was done in the 1960s by Canadian coal miners and artisans brought in from Europe. About 1/5 of the fortress was completely rebuilt from scratch as there were no remaining buildings from that period, only ruins. The main features that have been replicated include the massive Kings Bastion and Kings Bastion Barracks, the Dauphin Demi- Bastion and Semi-circular battery, the Dauphine Gate, the Frederic Gate and four square blocks of the town. The town site buildings include a mix of residences, shops and fortress related buildings. Other buildings are scattered about as they would have been at the time. These are all substantial period stone and frame buildings with period furnishing and manned by knowledgeable individuals. The fortress is populated with dozens of reactors in period costume, both military and civilian, who interact with visitors. It would seem at first glance that the whole population of the real town works at the recreated fortress but the reactors move around enough to create the illusion of a larger population. Many period guns and carriages, mounted versions in the Kings Bastion and the Dauphine Semi-circular battery. A row of unmounted cannons outside the Artillery store building. Activities throughout the day included two cannon firings (11:45 and 16:30) musket firings, guided tours and kids activities. Plan on a full day at the fort or better yet spend two shorter days. Opens at 9:30 and closes at 5:00. Off site visitor center with shuttle bus service to the fortress. Exceptional displays and museum in the Kings Bastion Barracks. Admission charge.
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Visited: 5-6 Jul 2013
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