We spent today visiting the Fortress of Loiusbourg. It is a 'fascinating' re-creation of 'a day in the life of the fortress in 1744'. People in period costume explain how Louisbourg had become France's most important 'stronghold' and 'seaport'. It was based on a thriving 'cod' industry and was a fortified community. It was twice defeated by the British. The second time the fortifications were destroyed.
Louisbourg was re-created as a 'make work project' for the laid off coal miners of Cape Breton. Over a 20 year period 1\5 of the town was rebuilt on the very spots that they had stood. It truly is a special place to visit! More archeological digs continue on the rest of the site.
Daily Distance = 'The Bikes Never Moved'.
