July 5, 2008
Dinner Theatre: The performance will combine a series of scenes with Fortress Louisbourg characters from different classes with an 18th-Century style meal.
 
Interpretive Programs: Walking Tours - Mini Re-enactments - High Teas  
 
Irish (Newfoundland), Mi’kmaq and French Cultural Heritage Days: Music – Food - Wine Tasting - Ghost Tours - Storytelling  
 
Old Town Reunion: Ecumenical Church Service – Social – Dance - Tea  
 
Town Encampment Festivities: Parade of Centuries (modern-day military and Re-Enactors) - Beer Tent – Entertainment - Children’s Activities - Fireworks
 
 
Louisbourg Fair: Cape Breton Seafood Chowder Cook-off - Treasure Hunting Tournament  
 
Louisbourg Race Through Time: Road Race – Street Dance  
This summer, experience Louisbourg as never before! From cultural performances and food extravaganzas to marine activities and parades, Louisbourg 2008 promises to deliver an authentic celebration for all!
 
June 5, 6, 12, 13 Dinner Theatre at Fortress Louisbourg  more
June 8 Opening of Wolfe's Redoubt (Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site)
Every Tuesday Evening - June 17 to September 30 Fortress Louisbourg Tour by Candlelight  more
July 1 Canada Day Celebrations (S & L Railway)
July 1 - August 3 Quilts of the Island (S & L Railway)
July 1 - August 31 Interpretive Program & Walking Tour (offered daily)
Thursday evenings - July 3 to August 28 Murder Mystery at Fortress Louisbourg  more
July 5 Anglican Parish Fair  more
July 12 Cultural Heritage Days: Newfoundland: Jigs Dinner & Concert  more
July 12 - 20 Rural Summerfest
July 13 Cultural Heritage Days: Irish: Storytelling, Music & Ghost Tour
July 14 Cultural Heritage Days: Mi'kmaq: Storytelling, Food and Dance
July 19 Rural Summerfest - Picnic at Kennington Cove
July 15 Cultural Heritage Days: French/Acadian: Stories, Wine Tasting, Dinner & Music
July 19, 20 Old Town Reunion
July 15 & 19, August 23, September 6 Fortress Louisbourg Wine Tasting Dinners  more
July 21 - 27 Boat Tours - Waterfront Children's Activities - Waterfront, Louisbourg Community Centre Specialized Siege Tours (Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site)
July 25 Parade of the Centuries Entertainment, Beer Tent
July 25 - 27 Encampment (Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site), Military Displays  more
July 26 Flotilla of Boats
July 26 Fortress Louisbourg 2008 Evening Encampment and 18th-Century Fireworks  more
July 26 Lighthouse Day
July 29 - 30 Louisbourg Fisherman's Carnival
August 1 - 2 Louisbourg Crab Festival
August 9 - 10 Treasure Hunt Competition
August 11 - 15 and August 18 - 22 Public Archaeology Program - Fortress Site  more
August 16 Louisbourg's Race Through Time
August 18 - 31 Art Display at Cape Breton University
August 24 Feast of St. Louis (Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site)
     
 
 
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