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Dinner Theatre: The performance will combine a series of scenes with Fortress Louisbourg characters from different classes with an 18th-Century style meal. |
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| Interpretive Programs: Walking Tours - Mini Re-enactments - High Teas |
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| Irish (Newfoundland), Mi’kmaq and French Cultural Heritage Days: Music – Food - Wine Tasting - Ghost Tours - Storytelling |
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| Old Town Reunion: Ecumenical Church Service – Social – Dance - Tea |
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Town Encampment Festivities: Parade of Centuries (modern-day military and Re-Enactors) - Beer Tent – Entertainment - Children’s Activities - Fireworks
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| Louisbourg Fair: Cape Breton Seafood Chowder Cook-off - Treasure Hunting Tournament |
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| Louisbourg Race Through Time: Road Race – Street Dance |
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This summer, experience Louisbourg as never before! From cultural performances and food extravaganzas to marine activities and parades, Louisbourg 2008 promises to deliver an authentic celebration for all!
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| June 5, 6, 12, 13 |
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Dinner Theatre at Fortress Louisbourg
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| June 8 |
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Opening of Wolfe's Redoubt (Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site)
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| Every Tuesday Evening - June 17 to September 30 |
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Fortress Louisbourg Tour by Candlelight
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| July 1 |
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Canada Day Celebrations (S & L Railway)
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| July 1 - August 3 |
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Quilts of the Island (S & L Railway)
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| July 1 - August 31 |
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Interpretive Program & Walking Tour (offered daily)
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| Thursday evenings - July 3 to August 28 |
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Murder Mystery at Fortress Louisbourg
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| July 5 |
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Anglican Parish Fair
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| July 12 |
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Cultural Heritage Days: Newfoundland: Jigs Dinner & Concert
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| July 12 - 20 |
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Rural Summerfest
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| July 13 |
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Cultural Heritage Days: Irish: Storytelling, Music & Ghost Tour
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| July 14 |
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Cultural Heritage Days: Mi'kmaq: Storytelling, Food and Dance
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| July 19 |
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Rural Summerfest - Picnic at Kennington Cove
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| July 15 |
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Cultural Heritage Days: French/Acadian: Stories, Wine Tasting, Dinner & Music
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| July 19, 20 |
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Old Town Reunion
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| July 15 & 19, August 23, September 6 |
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Fortress Louisbourg Wine Tasting Dinners
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| July 21 - 27 |
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Boat Tours - Waterfront Children's Activities - Waterfront, Louisbourg Community Centre Specialized Siege Tours (Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site)
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| July 25 |
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Parade of the Centuries Entertainment, Beer Tent
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| July 25 - 27 |
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Encampment (Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site), Military Displays
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| July 26 |
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Flotilla of Boats
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| July 26 |
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Fortress Louisbourg 2008 Evening Encampment and 18th-Century Fireworks
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| July 26 |
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Lighthouse Day
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| July 29 - 30 |
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Louisbourg Fisherman's Carnival
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| August 1 - 2 |
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Louisbourg Crab Festival
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| August 9 - 10 |
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Treasure Hunt Competition
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| August 11 - 15 and August 18 - 22 |
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Public Archaeology Program - Fortress Site
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| August 16 |
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Louisbourg's Race Through Time
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| August 18 - 31 |
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Art Display at Cape Breton University
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| August 24 |
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Feast of St. Louis (Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site)
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