Louisbourg Harbour Inn B&B, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia

This century-old Louisbourg sea captain's house, in which the innkeeper himself was raised, was built by Captain Thomas Townsend, a descendant of a prominent officer who fought in the second siege of Louisbourg in 1758 and who was later granted this property for his service.

Located just off Main Street in the historic village of Louisbourg, NS, the Harbour Inn is situated on the harbour next to a working fishing wharf and the Louisbourg Playhouse, where traditional island music and dance are performed every evening from late June to mid-October. We are also within walking distance of the S&L (Sydney & Louisbourg) Railway Museum, local shops and restaurants. Longer walks to the lighthouse, exploring the rugged scenic coastline, and a picnic and dip in the ocean at Kennington Cove beach will round out your visit to nearby Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site (less than a mile from the inn).

Louisbourg Harbour Inn Bed & Breakfast offers quality accommodation in eight beautifully decorated guest rooms with six of the guest suites overlooking historic Louisbourg Harbour. Each room has a queen bed, private bath, hardwood floors, high ceilings and comfortable furnishings. Our spacious top-floor suite provides guests with the luxury of a romantic 2-person jacuzzi tub, rocking chairs by the picture window, and a commanding view of the entire harbour. Our second-floor harbourside balcony, open to all guests, affords an excellent view of Louisbourg Harbour from the nearby fishing boats and wharves out to the islands, Fortress Louisbourg and Atlantic Ocean beyond.

While each guest room has its individual character and charm, all have lovely hardwood floors and high ceilings and include a private, ensuite bath, a queen bed and homey furnishings reminiscent of a bygone era.

Louisbourg Heritage House Bed & Breakfast, our sister property, is within walking distance - just around the corner.

Local alternatives

• For other water view or water front properties in Louisbourg try Great Water views of Nova Scotia