At the time, Louisbourg was the largest fortification in the New World and France's first line of defense against a British attack on Quebec ... It was early in 1745 that Gov.

Celebrating the anniversary of the Fortress of Louisbourg in words and pictures ... an impending siege — the British first attacked the fort from this approach in 1745. Its harbourfront, while ...

Louisbourg compte près de 2000 habitants en 1745 lorsqu’elle est bombardée pour la première fois par les Britanniques, qui s’en emparent au terme d’un long siège de 43 jours ...

But Mr. Shirley persevered, and in April 1745, a fleet of 100 ships carrying 3,800 volunteers sailed from Boston headed for Louisbourg ... and would Quebec be the capital? Would we all be speaking ...

At daybreak Louisbourg rang with shouts of triumph ... and is dated . ce 28 Août, 1745.” The imprint of Quebec is certainly intended as a mask, the book having no doubt been printed in France.

Louisbourg is accessible only by shuttle bus. Costumed guides lead the way as you explore a place originally built and fortified under the auspices of King Louis XV between 1719 and 1745.

The Fortress of Louisbourg has been celebrated in songs, books and paintings — and now recreated in all its glory as a Lego masterpiece. Although not yet complete, the 7.3-metre-long model ...