Louisbourg National Historic Site, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia(Laura - Part 2 of 8)

My friend Laura took these great shots during the Louisbourg Encampment (July 25-27). You can see the lone French captain in dark blue, and all the British invaders encroaching on him. I just love this shot in the fog, because it really makes the event seem real to me.

The Louisbourg National Historic Site put on this encampment as part of the 250^th anniversary of the second siege. During the second siege the British took over from the French. This is when the fortress was destroyed back in mid-1700s.

Today, you can visit this magnificently restored fortress in Cape Breton from May to October. Depending on the day, the French or the British may be in power, but you will be sure to experience how these fort dwellers lived in the early 1700s.

This second shot was taken from across the harbour and featured the modern-day Louisbourg Lighthouse. It's the fourth lighthouse built on this site, and you can see the ruins of the other three if you look closely. This working lighthouse site is oldest in North America.