The fortress of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia: Step back in time

Fortress of Louisbourg. The book says to spend a whole day. As the crow flies, the fortress is only vingt miles across the island of Baddeck. The island, however, is divided into two, quartered and diced Golden Arm of the Sea, an inland sea of salt water with many bays that extends it. An hour later we arrived the visitor center of the fortress. From there we took a shuttle bus to travel two kilometers more to the fortress itself, which lies on a spit which juts into the Atlantic Ocean. Be advised to bring warm somthing with you, because the temperature at the fortress is about ten to fifteen degrees cooler than the center.

You will be stopped at the gate by armed guards in uniforms of 18th century require that you provide a bit of rum to them during the visit of the fortress. They also explained the rules and regulations regarding the visit of the fortress. The fortress was founded in 1713 by the French to provide protection for cod fishermen and trappers in the region. In 1744 the civilian population increased to more than 2,500 permanent residents and a garrison of 700. At that time he competed with Boston and Philadelphia in size. Trade between these cities was large enough; Louisburg exported salt cod, while imports of goods for the day to day life. The government even tried to attract some the Acadians to move to cultivate the land around the area. Some made with great difficulty. The French knew how to build a magnificent fortress, but chose a miserable place to build it. Try your luck and be there perhaps one of the best days of the year. Even with the sun shines, there is a good breeze. In general, the area is ten to fifteen degrees cooler than the interior and is often in the fog or high winds. During winter is pure hell.

What makes this place so remarkable is that there was nothing there before the French built the fortress in 1713 and after English, he destroyed in 1760. The only thing that remained were the foundations for buildings and more than 8,000 pages Documents kept by the French. These plans contained, detailed inventory of houses and gardens of the victim after the approval. Files were so careful that when the Government of Canada has decided to rebuild the original fifth of Louisbourg, they have done with a precision impeccable. Inside buildings, they could not reproduce, they have done in exhibition spaces. There are three restaurants: one for the rich, one for the people, and a pub for sailors. The soldiers of the fort could not afford restaurant.

Reenacters demonstrations of musket fire and cannon fire. All throughout the various buildings of people in period costumes explain the contents of the building and the lives of people who lived there. There were captains of the military merchants, engineers, ship captains, accountants, and the Sisters of Notre Dame School for Girls. The Bastian, the barracks, is the second largest building built by the French in North America (the largest is in Artillery Park in Quebec). He lived the Governor in all its glory and soldiers were stationed in brawling. The chapel was used as the church community for four Masses on Sundays.

Try the bread can be bought at the bakery. Baked daily, you have the choice of bread soldier rye and wheat, white bread of the rich person, or a combination both. Choose the soldier's bread: $ 2.75 for more than two pounds of dollars. Nibble on it throughout the day. One of the reenactors was very remarkable. He painted a soldier for more than twenty-five years. He looks and he has the manners of Mel Gibson. Not only is he very knowledgeable, but he loves his job and has a great time talk with people. If you "tweak" it the right way, it would have a gift for you. It is worth it alone.

About the Author

John Pelley is a Geriatric Gypsy. He is retired from the rat race of working. He is a full-time RVer, who ran away from home. He began our travels on the East Coast and, like the migrating birds, seek the warmth of the seasons He has discovered volunteering with the National Park System. He has a CD he has recorded of Native American flute music., A Day with Kokopelli. For pictures, links, and more information visit http://www.jmpelley.org.

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