Simon’s Point Trail – Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site The Google rating is 4.4

Simon’s Point Trail offers a short but rugged 0.8 kilometre (0.5 mile) walk to the mouth of Freshwater Brook and the ocean. It travels through the area once used by attackers in both sieges of the Fortress of Louisbourg.

This rustic trail is perfect for hikers looking for a quiet and peaceful escape into nature. Boardwalks throughout the trail help you navigate boggy areas as the land transitions from Acadian forest to Atlantic Coast. Cross a wooden footbridge to get a glimpse of the waves crashing against the rocky intertidal in a landscape weathered by time.

There is limited parking available at the trailhead.

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Please be responsible and join with us in caring for our environment. Take your garbage with you, keep wildlife at a safe distance, and stay on designated trails to protect fragile plant life.

Nature, other visitors, and future generations will be thankful for your stewardship.