Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Louisbourg might be our favorite place on earth.
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Take care & Happy Family Day
M.B. & Karen Wilson
Wagon Masters
rvtours@interlog.com
(Read full story in the magazine.)
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.
There is a lot to see and do in Louisbourg, starting with the Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum. It features artifacts and exhibits relating to the history of the S&L Railway. A short 10 minute drive will take you to Kennington Cove and its wonderful sandy beaches. Not too far from there is the Louisbourg Lighthouse, constructed in 1923-24. The lighthouse is located at the entrance of the harbor, and is perched on a volcanically-formed outcrop of rock. Nearby are the ruins of the 18th century French lighthouse and a 19th century lighthouse, offering excellent vistas along the coastline, out into the Atlantic Ocean and across the harbor to the Fortress.
The RV Park is located near the waterfront and is right next door to the Playhouse, Grubstake Restaurant, Boardwalk, craft shops and is only a five minute drive to Fort Louisbourg. Manager Mary MacMullin offers 39 fully serviced sites and 18 unserviced sites for motorhomes and trailers. The RV Park is owned and operated by the merchants of Louisbourg. Whenever we are in Louisbourg we stay at the Louisbourg Motorhome RV Park and we recommend you make reservations.
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.
There is a lot to see and do in Louisbourg, starting with the Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum. It features artifacts and exhibits relating to the history of the S&L Railway. A short 10 minute drive will take you to Kennington Cove and its wonderful sandy beaches. Not too far from there is the Louisbourg Lighthouse, constructed in 1923-24. The lighthouse is located at the entrance of the harbor, and is perched on a volcanically-formed outcrop of rock. Nearby are the ruins of the 18th century French lighthouse and a 19th century lighthouse, offering excellent vistas along the coastline, out into the Atlantic Ocean and across the harbor to the Fortress.
The RV Park is located near the waterfront and is right next door to the Playhouse, Grubstake Restaurant, Boardwalk, craft shops and is only a five minute drive to Fort Louisbourg. Manager Mary MacMullin offers 39 fully serviced sites and 18 unserviced sites for motorhomes and trailers. The RV Park is owned and operated by the merchants of Louisbourg. Whenever we are in Louisbourg we stay at the Louisbourg Motorhome RV Park and we recommend you make reservations.
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Take care & Happy Family Day
M.B. & Karen Wilson
Wagon Masters
rvtours@interlog.com
(Read full story in the magazine.)
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