Fortress of Louisbourg
Fortress of Louisbourg (1719-1768) - A French colonial fortified city established in 1719 after Queen Anne's War on present day Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Abandoned in 1768.
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Fortress of Louisbourg 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 built from scratch as there were no remaining buildings from that period only ruins. The main features that have been replicated include the massive Kings Battery and Kings Battery Barracks, the Dauphin 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.
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Location: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada Maps & Images Lat: 45.8911358 Long: -59.9859202 |
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- North American Forts - Fortress of Louisbourg
- Parks Canada - Fortress of Louisbourg
- Wikipedia - Fortress of Louisbourg
Visited: 5-6 Jul 2013
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