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Fortress of Louisbourg and Lighthouse Tour

By Highland Excursions
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,085 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore Fortress of Louisbourg, a massive 18th-century French fortress.
  • Visit Louisbourg Lighthouse, Canada’s first lighthouse with ocean views.
  • Enjoy peaceful views along the scenic Mira River.
  • Explore Mi’kmaq history at Membertou Heritage Park.
  • Experience Cape Breton’s nature and Indigenous culture. ️

Activity location

    • Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
    • Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 90 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A4, Canada | Look for your guide at the Sydney Cruise Port Main Dock, just after you pass through the security gate. Your driver/guide will be waiting on the left side of the dock holding a sign with your name. If your ship docks at Liberty Dock, please walk to the end of the dock where your guide will be waiting with the same name sign. If there are any changes to your ship’s arrival time, the tour start time will be adjusted accordingly to match your cruise schedule.
    • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Valid for 5 Hours, Fortress of Louisbourg and Lighthouse Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 6,084.62 x 1 AdultP 6,084.62
Total
Price is P 6,084.62

What's included, what's not

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    Professional local driver/guide
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    Pickup and drop-off at Port of Sydney
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    Comfortable transportation during the tour
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    Visit to Fortress of Louisbourg
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    Stop at Louisbourg Lighthouse (Canada’s first lighthouse)
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    Scenic drive to Mira River viewpoints
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    Visit to Membertou Heritage Park
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    Photo stops at scenic locations
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    Complimentary bottled water
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    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Bikes, Intoxication, Littering, Nudity, Pets, Red wine, See-through clothing
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, People with vertigo

What you can expect

Step back in time at the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest reconstructed 18th-century French fortified town in North America. Walk through towering stone walls and lively streets where costumed interpreters bring history to life with soldiers, artisans, and merchants recreating daily life from the 1700s. Explore historic buildings, coastal defenses, and cannons overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Your journey continues to the Louisbourg Lighthouse, the site of Canada’s first lighthouse, offering one of Cape Breton’s most breathtaking coastal viewpoints. From the dramatic cliffs, enjoy sweeping Atlantic Ocean views, fresh sea air, and incredible photo opportunities along the rugged shoreline.
This stop offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and spectacular coastal scenery, making it one of Cape Breton Island’s must-see attractions.

Location

Activity location

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    • Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
    • Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 90 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A4, Canada | Look for your guide at the Sydney Cruise Port Main Dock, just after you pass through the security gate. Your driver/guide will be waiting on the left side of the dock holding a sign with your name. If your ship docks at Liberty Dock, please walk to the end of the dock where your guide will be waiting with the same name sign. If there are any changes to your ship’s arrival time, the tour start time will be adjusted accordingly to match your cruise schedule.
    • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada