Your Perfect Picnic – Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

Update: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada-administered places may be different than it has been in the past.
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Everything tastes better when you eat it outside!

So go ahead – let nature design your dining space.  Be captivated by the picturesque ocean views while experiencing local culinary delights!  

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Place your order
2. Pick up your picnic tote
3. Find your perfect picnic place and enjoy!

Take your packed lunch and visit one of our favourite picnic spots:

1. The Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail
2. The Kings Bastion
3. The Ruins Walk
4. The Old Town Trail
5. The King’s Garden

Perfect Picnic menus are provided by our onsite restaurant partner run by the Fortress Louisbourg Association.  Prices vary.

Open Daily 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m from June 13 to October 14, 2022. 

For the best experience, we recommend reserving your spot in advance and checking our website and social media for the most up to date information when planning your visit. For more information or to book your spot contact: 902-733-3552 or louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca.

Note that some promotional images depict visitor experiences pre-COVID 19.