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Louisbourg Cape Breton Island Canada Cruise Port Guide
Location:
Cruise ships will tender you close to the center of town.
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Monthly Climate Averages for Louisbourg Cape Breton Island Canada
Sightseeing:
Louisbourg is located beside the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Besides this interesting historic treasure, beautiful island and magnificent seascapes and beaches also await you in Louisbourg. The Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the Cabot Trail are also within easy driving distance as is the Alexander Graham Bell Museum at Baddeck.
The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site is the major attraction. This is Canada's most ambitious historical reconstruction of a part of the 18th-century French fortified town of Louisbourg.
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Shopping and Food
It's considered normal to tip 10-15% of a restaurant bill. Tips are also usually given to bell hops, concierges, room cleaners, cab drivers, hairdressers, hotel attendants and, by savvy drinkers, bar staff.
Currency:
Canadian dollar
You will find ATMs in many grocery stores, malls, airports and so on, and most are linked to the international networks, the most common being Cirrus, Plus, Star and Maestro. You can also grab cash from an ATM if you use a major credit card although this method tends to be more expensive because, in addition to a service fee, you'll be charged interest immediately.
Communication:
In Canada the main languages are English 59.3%, French 23.2% (both official); other 17.5%. Quebec and New Brunswick being the most "French" The rest of the country is English speaking.
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