... Beautiful illustrated vintage postcard inspired by retro travel posters... the Fortress of Louisbourg was an 18thC French fortified town which has been carefully reconstructed... it is the largest reconstruction of its kind in North America, and today is a hugely popular living history museum operated by Parks Canada... many of the buildings are completely furnished and are populated with costumed interpreters who stay pretty much in character... French soldiers march down the streets... it's possible to chat with fishermen, sailors, and servants... they tend sheep... weed their gardens... play the harpsichord or make bread in the stone bakery... visit also the second floor exhibition areas in the King's Bastion where actual archeological artifacts dug up from the site are on display... this is a "must see" destination when visiting Cape Breton... Thanks a lot Andrene! (✿ ♥‿♥) Hopefully all goes well traveling again! Enjoy!đ
Founded in 1713 by French settlers from Placentia, Newfoundland, and named for Louis XIV, it became an important fishing and shipbuilding centre and capital of the French colony of Ăle Royale.
It was later heavily fortified, becoming one of France's chief strongholds in North America.
An area of 60 km2, including Louisbourg and the ruined fortress across the harbour to the southwest, was declared a national historic park in 1940; restoration of a large part of the area was begun in 1961. About one-fifth of the restoration had been completed by 1980.
Stamps:
Editorial Cartoonists
(Issued 08-10-2021)
The 70th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II Accession to the Throne
(Issued 07-02-2022)
The 100th Anniversary of Bluenose
(Issued 29-06-2021)
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