Baddeck to Louisbourg

Leaving Baddeck, Keith & Donna and Sharon & I, continued along the TransCanada Hwy., Route 105, also affectionately known as Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell Way. Just west of Sydney Mines we connected up with Route 125 and followed it down to Sydney, and from there down to Louisbourg on Route 22.

Seal Island Bridge, crossing over Great Bras d'or Channel, and onto Bouldarderie Island.

From the previous map you will notice a hair-pin turn between numbers 12 and 13 on Route 105. This picture is taken from the viewpoint just ahead of the turn.

Crossing Over

Fort Louisbourg

"The Fortress of Louisbourg is a National Historic Site of Canada and the location of a one-quarter partial reconstruction of an 18th-century French fortress." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortress_of_Louisbourg

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Once through the walls, we made our way into this yellow building and accomplish two things. First, we took shelter from a sudden cloudburst. And second, we signed up for a guided tour around the fort.

As it turned out our guided tour was not to begin for another forty-five minutes, which was just enough time for us to go on a mini tour of our own.

"The fortress and town were partially reconstructed in the 1960s and 1970s using some of the original stonework. The site is operated by Parks Canada as a living history museum."

Someone always seems to be going somewhere.

Barrels of something.

Although I made this picture through an open window, the scene was still difficult to photograph. The lighting conditions were quite low, and trying to balance the camera on a narrow ledge for a long exposure, while at the same time keeping distracting foreground stuff out of the frame, created a bit of a challenge.

In the centre of the parade ground stands a wooden horse of sorts. It is actually a form of punishment for anyone in need of a bit of discipline. Sitting straddled for many hours will no doubt cause some discomfort, so much so that the recipient of this form of torture may re-evaluate their future conduct.

Make a Wish

Reflections in a wishing well.

Hold Your Wine Glass in This Manner Please

Our tour guide is teaching us the proper etiquette for a formal dinner gathering of four.

A collection of antique items that were used at Fort Louisbourg during the mid-1700s

Candle Stick Maker

One such relic on display is this candle stick maker.

Everything in the case requires delicate treatment.

Three Minute Warning

It was about this time we received word that the security alarm system will sound off in three minutes. We are in a guarded room, and the alarm is timed to go off at 3:50 p.m. if it detects any movement. Yikes!