Louisbourg Harbour Inn is a
4.5-star Bed and Breakfast, Canada Select
Louisbourg, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
About Us
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Wake up to the sound of seagulls, enjoy the smell of fresh ocean air, and take in the sights of a real "working" fishing village. The Inn offers a cozy home base for daily excursions in an area rich with history and natural beauty.
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Located on the fishing end of Louisbourg Harbour, we are just one mile down the shore from the impressive Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, a three-minute walk to the community fishing wharves, and a three-minute drive to the Louisbourg Harbour Lighthouse, with its stunning coastal walking trail. We are a stone’s throw from local restaurants stocked with fresh-from-the-sea delights.
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History of the Inn
This 130-year-old sea captain’s house was originally built by Captain Thomas Townsend and his wife, Adeline. Captain Townsend's schooner, the Florence Abbott, plied the waters
of the eastern seaboard from Louisbourg to the Caribbean during Nova Scotia's renowned age of sail.
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The rooms are named for ships of historical significance to the area, each capturing a
snippet of Louisbourg's rich maritime past, including treasure and warships, fishing
vessels and marine disasters from The
Chameau (1725) to the Cape Dauphin (1960), a span of 300 years!
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The large harbourside guest balcony on the second floor is perfect for watching today's comings and goings of lobster, crab, and fishing boats.
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The Inn is located just off Main Street.
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Meet Your Innkeeper
Parker Bagnell has been the owner and innkeeper of Louisbourg Harbour Inn for more than 30 years.
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His family name goes back to 1758 and the second siege, and he actually grew up in the house that is now the Louisbourg Harbour Inn. He has extensive knowledge of the town's history and the surrounding area, including the Fortress of Louisbourg and the local fishery. He’s always quick to have a chat and a laugh with guests.
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Parker is just one of the many reasons to come and stay with us. He takes great care in preparing fabulous breakfasts, which have received rave reviews from guests over the years.
