How to Get Here
Map of Cape Breton Island © Parks Canada
After crossing the Canso Causeway, you will be faced with two options:
1) Take Highway 105, the TransCanada Highway. At Bras d'Or, take Highway 125 to Sydney until you reach Exit 8; then turn right onto Route 22. This route will take you straight to the modern community of Louisbourg. Follow the signs to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Approximate travel time: 3 hours.
2) Take Route 4, also called Highway 104. In Sydney River, take the turn-off onto Highway 125, then take Exit 8, turning right onto Route 22. This route will take you straight to the modern community of Louisbourg. Follow the signs to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Approximate travel time: 2.5 hours.
GPS Users
Please use the following coordinates to get to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site:
45.913900, -59.980633
While some GPS units may suggest you leave Route 22 and travel along the New Boston Road (unpaved), we recommend that you ignore this suggestion and remain on Route 22.