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).