Fortress of Louisbourg - CultureFête - 2014
A three day festival that recreates the bustling multicultural harbour side market that was 18th century Louisbourg. Re-enactors, artists, musicians and dancers come together to transport you back in time. This a great chance to come out and experience Cape Breton Island as it once was.
July 25, 2014 to July 27, 2014
Friday, July 25, 2014 - Trades Day
- 10:30: Navigation Talk by Capt. M. Krüger - De la Vallière House
- 10:30: Guided Tour * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 10:45: Have a Blast at Louisbourg! Become a Cannoneer in Training * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 11:00: Soldier’s Life Interpretive Talk - Guardhouse
- 11:30: Children’s Dance - Petit Grandchamp House
- 11:45: Cannon Firing - King’s Bastion
- 1:10: Soldier’s Life Interpretive Talk - Guardhouse
- 1:15: Playing Hooky: Children’s Tour * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 1:30: Navigation Talk by Capt. M. Krüger - De la Vallière House
- 1:30: Guided Tour * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 1:30: Children’s Dance - Petit Grandchamp House
- 2:00: Blacksmithing Demo - Artillery Forge
- 2:15: Public Punishment - King’s Bastion to Frederic Gate
- 2:30: Boat Construction Demo - De la Vallière Storehouse
- 2:30: Children’s Theatre - Bigot Theatre
- 3:10: Historic Weapon Firing - Guardhouse
- 3:20: Field Music Demonstration - King’s Bastion
- 3:30: The Drink that Sugar Made: Rum Tasting * (30 minutes) - Grandchamp House
- 3:30: Hiking Through History: The Art and Science of Defending a Fortress * (60 minutes) - Guardhouse
- 3:45: Sail making talk by Derek Harrison - De la Vallière Storehouse
- 3:45: Upper-Class Dance - Engineer’s House
- 4:30: Cannon Firing - Lartigue House
- Throughout the day:
- Lace making - De Gannes House
- Open air craft shops - Artillery Yard
- Knife making - Armoury and Forge
- Book binding - Clerk’s Office in King’s Storehouse
- Blacksmithing - Artillery Forge
- Boat construction - De la Vallière Storehouse
- Timber hewing (until 3pm) - King’s Storehouse
- Masonry (until 3pm) - Artillery Yard
See a wide array of trade demonstration in the re-enactors’ camps throughout the day. - Quay
Saturday July 26, 2014 - Arts Day
- 10:30: Guided Tour * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 10:30: Life of a Soldier Tour * (60 minutes) - Guardhouse
- 10:45: Have a Blast at Louisbourg! Become a Cannoneer in Training * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 11:00: Performance Art: "4 Seasons through my mind" - Military Chapel
- 11:00: Soldier’s Life Interpretive Talk - Guardhouse
- 11:30: Children’s Dance - Petit Grandchamp House
- 11:45: Cannon Firing - King’s Bastion
- 1:10: Soldier’s Life Interpretive Talk - Guardhouse
- 1:15: Playing Hooky: Children’s Tour * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 1:30: Guided Tour * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 1:30: Children’s Dance - Petit Grandchamp House
- 2:00: Performance Art: "4 Seasons through my mind" - Military Chapel
- 2:00: Healing Gardener: Garden Tour * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 2:15: Public Punishment - King’s Bastion to Frederic Gate
- 2:30: C is for Cookie...and Coffee! Hearth Cooking Workshop * (60 minutes) - Engineer’s House
- 2:30: Children’s Theatre - Bigot Theatre
- 3:10: Historic Weapon Firing - Guardhouse
- 3:20: Field Music Demonstration - King’s Bastion
- 3:45: Sail making talk by Derek Harrison - De la Vallière Storehouse
- 3:45: Upper-Class Dance - Engineer’s House
- 4:30: Cannon Firing - Lartigue House
- Throughout the day:
- Lace making - De Gannes House
- Open air craft shops - Artillery Yard
- Knife making - Armoury and Forge
- Book binding - Clerk’s Office in King’s Storehouse
- Blacksmithing - Artillery Forge
- Boat Construction - De la Vallière Storehouse
- En Plein Air - Artist around the site
See a wide array of trade demonstration in the re-enactors’ camps throughout the day. - Quay
Sunday July 27, 2014 - Food & Well-being Day
- 10:00 - 1:00: Children’s Activities by YMCA - King’s Garden
- 10:30 - 3:30: Healing and Herbs Learning Opportunities - Artillery Yard
- 10:30: Guided Tour * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 10:30: Life of a Soldier Tour * (60 minutes) - Guardhouse
- 10:45: Have a Blast at Louisbourg! Become a Cannoneer in Training * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 11:00: Soldier’s Life Interpretive Talk - Guardhouse
- 11:30: Children’s Dance - Petit Grandchamp House
- 11:45: Cannon Firing - King’s Bastion
- 1:00: Coffee Roasting Demonstration by Full Steam Coffee Co. - De la Vallière House
- 1:10: Soldier’s Life Interpretive Talk - Guardhouse
- 1:15: Playing Hooky: Children’s Tour * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 1:30: Guided Tour * (60 minutes) - De la Plagne House
- 1:30: Children’s Dance - Petit Grandchamp House
- 2:15: Public Punishment - King’s Bastion to Frederic Gate
- 2:30: Children’s Theatre - Bigot Theatre
- 3:00: Coffee Roasting Demonstration by Full Steam Coffee Co. - De la Vallière House
- 3:10: Historic Weapon Firing - Guardhouse
- 3:20: Field Music Demonstration - King’s Bastion
- 3:30: The Drink that Sugar Made: Rum Tasting * (30 minutes) - Grandchamp House
- 3:30: Hiking Through History: The Art and Science of Defending a Fortress * (60 minutes) Guardhouse
- 3:45: Upper-Class Dance - Engineer’s House
- 4:30: Cannon Firing - Lartigue House
- Throughout the day:
- Open air craft shops - Artillery Yard
- YMCA promotion of programs - Artillery Yard
- Breast feeding awareness - Rodrigue House
For a healthy alternative walk the Old Town Trail back to the visitor reception centre located past the Desroches House.
Outside activities are weather permitting.
Extra fees
Paid activities and workshops can be purchased at De la Plagne House (#34)
Extra fees
Paid activities and workshops can be purchased at De la Plagne House (#34)
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