Reviews of Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Fortress of Louisbourg (Travel Agency)

Kevin Gillett

Exceeded our expectations. It was a wonderful experience and we spent 5 hours wandering around when we thought we were going to be there for two. The staff working there were top notch. We took the tour and really enjoyed our guide's explanations. This really isn't for young kids, but our 16 year old really appreciated it.

J Cline

Very informative. Plan for a whole day if you want to take everything in. Something for everyone.

Jon Poulin

This is a great place to visit. Has many places and things to see. The food is alright nothing special but the atmosphere is good. Our server seemed inexperienced so that was a bit of bummer. They put on shows throughout the day which are entertaining. We took one of the tours but the tour was more of a glorified verbal map. At the start we heard a bit of the history then it just became pointing at buildings saying who lived there but not any stories. Overall a good why to spend a day.

MANISH uppal

This was an amazing experience and it is so beautiful to come to know about the history .

Arthur Ma

A must. Arrived early to catch the 11:45 am canon firing ceremony. Visitors are bused into the Fort. Require Parks Canada pass. If inclined, pack a light lunch. Lots of interesting historical stops within the fort.

Jan MacKinnon

Stepping back in time. Excited to walk the fort, sample the food and taste the rum.

nancy grenier

So worth the effort to get here, what a fantastic and informative destination for anyone keen to understand our history. Will plan to come again one day!

Yevgeniy Kozlov

Beautiful place to visit! Need to spend a day there! Living history in scenic surroundings!

Rosemin Patel

The view was gorgeous from the path. The historical society was quiet something and the staff was very knowledgeable. I wasn't too fond of the fact that they would go in and out of character mid sentence. But it was probably their way of keeping us on our toes. Lol

Bob Lefebvre

Step back in time to 1747. Walk amongst the reconstructed buildings and talk to costumed interpreters going about life in the day. Plan on spending at least half a day here. Fabulous experience.

Geoffrey Gamble

Great place to visit for all the family, make sure you put enough time aside, it's a big site.

Melanie d'Entremont

I am in live with historic places. Last time I came here, I was a child. The place was still as awesome as ever. The only thing was it was pouring rain when we were here and I didn't have an umbrella, but the little gift shop has rain jackets and ponchos so it made it easy, the heavy fog gave it a mysterious look, only added to the beauty.

The Clearys

This was our first time there. Very nice historic site. Will go back for sure. Great family spot.

Mark Bortis

A must see and a fun experience for the whole family. There are a lot of activities for all to be entertained. The two restaurants on site are fun and the food is great and wholesome. I would come to this again in a heart beat.

Mary Mkandawire

Very interesting. The 17th Century comes alive.

Lesley MacIntosh

The visitor centre is great because it takes you back to the beginning with some artifacts. Then the bus rose to the Fortress.

Adam Palmer

Awesome Fortress. According to reliable info. Parks Canada has successfully been able to rebuild 1/5th of the Fortress. Along with piecing together how people lived, what families lived and even managed to get stories of how this fortress operated before the seiges that brought the French to their heels, and allowing Cape Breton to be English. They have shops, foods, and all sorts of activities. The walking tour alone takes 3+ hrs. Bring water just in case. And don't forget sun block. You will need it. At the end. You will find yourself amazed at what you have seen, and you will be mind blown by all the rich info on both the history of the Fortress, and on the ways that we lived in the 1750s.

Leslie Whitney

This is a very big fortress which you get to step back in time. Plan to spend lots of time and dress for weather. Lots of outdoor walking. Bring lots of money. Bakery, buy fresh goods. Restaurant for eats. Taste the rum they made in the day. Lots of history learning for all ages. If disabled there are cart tours, check out times. Only a couple a day. You can even spend the night for a whole experience of the fort. It's worth checking out!

Roger LaForge

Great place to visit. A must when visiting the area. Plenty of history.

Tabatha Wadman

Love, love, love this place. Amazing history lesson. Super cheap admission. Worth the drive! For the best experience visit during their summer schedule ( starts July 1) The amount of activities and staff, reenactors etc. Increases favourably.