Louisbourg History

Louisbourg History can be confusing because
Two of Canadas major battles were fought here.
Both of these battles had a major part in the forming of Canada and the United States. Louisbourg was once called the birthplace of America.

In

1745

American Colonials from New England captured Louisbourg with the help of the British Navy.
The British traded the Fortress back to French and had to capture it again in

1758

. This was the major battle for Canada and made James Wolfe a General and a hero. he finished the fight the next year in Quebec.