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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Louisbourg might be our favorite place on earth.
Every so often, you come across a gem - something that you enjoy, something that you usually keep to yourself. We have found several gems in our travels across North America and Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, is certainly one.
The community of Louisbourg is located on Cape Breton Island and has a population of 1,265. It is a small community that sits beside the Fort Louisbourg National Historic Site. Louisbourg's main employer is the fishery, with tourism a close second.
The community of Louisbourg is located on Cape Breton Island and has a population of 1,265. It is a small community that sits beside the Fort Louisbourg National Historic Site. Louisbourg's main employer is the fishery, with tourism a close second.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
"This is a beautiful island and a well-protected harbour. But the best thing about Louisbourg is the hospitality."
-- Captain Lane Briggs, Norfolk Rebel, Norfolk, Virginia
The Harbour
Louisbourg's harbour is the only naturally ice-free harbour north of Halifax. Wharves and docking are available for vessels of almost any size, from cruise ships to sail training ships to yachts.
Pilotage through the harbour is available, though not required, and a customs agent is on call. Ships chandlery, grocery stores (bonded), fuel, water, hot showers, post office, telephones, fax and laundry are not far from the wharves.
Ships sailing into Louisbourg harbour are greeted by the beam of Canada's oldest light station. Opposite the lighthouse in the southwest arm of the harbour is the august and imposing Fortress of Louisbourg, with its cannons pointed across the harbour. The town and docks lie in the most protected part of the harbour in the northeast arm.
"This is a beautiful island and a well-protected harbour. But the best thing about Louisbourg is the hospitality."
-- Captain Lane Briggs, Norfolk Rebel, Norfolk, Virginia
The Harbour
Louisbourg's harbour is the only naturally ice-free harbour north of Halifax. Wharves and docking are available for vessels of almost any size, from cruise ships to sail training ships to yachts.
Pilotage through the harbour is available, though not required, and a customs agent is on call. Ships chandlery, grocery stores (bonded), fuel, water, hot showers, post office, telephones, fax and laundry are not far from the wharves.
Ships sailing into Louisbourg harbour are greeted by the beam of Canada's oldest light station. Opposite the lighthouse in the southwest arm of the harbour is the august and imposing Fortress of Louisbourg, with its cannons pointed across the harbour. The town and docks lie in the most protected part of the harbour in the northeast arm.
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