Hear Ye Hear Ye

 What a beautiful sunny day with an early visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Surrounded by Cape Breton’s rocky shoreline this Fortress brings you back to the French colonial life between 1713 and 1758.  First the home of the Mi’kmaq, the 18th century brought French, Basque, German, English, Irish, Scottish, and African people to shores. 

The original settlement was made in 1713 and this fishing port grew to become a major commercial port and a strongly defended fortress. The fortress as seen today, is a quarter replica of the original one. We took in the looming fortifications, kitchen gardens, and elegant houses of the reconstructed fortress. A person really needs a couple days to see all this place has to offer. 

Back in the car to drive the breathtaking Cabot trail. The 298 km highway weaves through the Cape Breton Highway rewarding us with spectacular valley and coastal views along the way. Tomorrow we’re heading to Port Hood to visit some old friends from Wetaskiwin.