2013 Celebrates the 300th anniversary of the founding of Ile Royale – modern day Cape Breton Island – with Louisbourg as its capital.

In 2013, the founding of the French colony of Île Royale with Louisbourg as its capital will have its 300th anniversary. During the nearly 50 years of French colonial Louisbourg, a diverse population came together with the common goal of building a good life based on the resources and promise of this island. At the time, Louisbourg was a significant centre of trade in New France and a land of great opportunity. Parks Canada is planning a celebration of this anniversary with the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site hosting major cultural events that highlighting this diverse history:

• CultureFête – a cultural fair spilling into the streets of Louisbourg, July 24-28, recreating the bustling, multi-cultural, harbourside market atmosphere that would have been part of daily life in the 18th century.
  LouisRocks – from June through October, Louisbourg will rock with the sounds of many types of music; from baroque to contemporary, watch and listen to musicians as they perform onsite at the Fortress

• Super Feast! – sit down to an impressive full course 18th century dinner made with local ingredients and paired perfectly with select wines from the Governor’s inventory. Dine in period costumes and participate in lessons in baroque dance.

• Cocoa Fête! - the history of chocolate is rich and full of flavor and has long played a significant role at The Fortress … listen, learn, taste and takeaway a special nugget of dark gold considered to be a treasured luxury amongst Louisbourg’s upper class. History never tasted so good!

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