Nova Scotia - The French came to Louisbourg in 1713 following territorial losses to the English in Newfoundland and Arcadia. Based on a rich fishing industry and trade Louisbourg became France's most important stronghold and seaport. By 1760 Louisbourg was taken over by the English and the fortress mostly destroyed. A portion of the Fortress has been beautifully restored and is a Canadian National Historic Site. Each summer costumed interpreters paint the picture of life as it was in 1744. Three eating establishments serve food for the poor, middle class and upper class. We spent 6 hours there visiting different building, homes, businesses, eating, watching cannon firing, and listening to the interpreters stories.
This day also turned out to be our 60th wedding anniversary. To celebrate we had a great 3 course lunch at the upper class restaurant by the name of A L'Epee Royalle in the fortress. Nice day and a great 60 years.
Pics, street scene 1774, Nita and the cannonier, homes and establishments, celebrating 60, A L'Epee Royalle eating establishment, backyard gardens, Governor's apartment on left end of building and King's Bastion Barracks to the right, firing the cannon.
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