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  Researching the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada
  Recherche sur la Forteresse-de-Louisbourg Lieu historique national du Canada

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FORTRESS OF LOUISBOURG NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA: 
MANAGEMENT PLAN ~ 2001

The National Parks and National Historic Sites of Canada
Les Parks Nationaux et Les Lieux Historiques Nationaux du Canada

June 2001

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Table of Contents

Foreword 

Recommendations 

Executive Summary

1.0 Introduction

1.1 The Legacy 

1.2 Commemorative Integrity

2.0 Situation Context

2.1 Trends 

3.0 Strategic Direction for Commemorative Integrity, 
Stewardship & Visitor Services

3.1 Vision Statement

3.2 Guiding Direction

3.3 Heritage Protection

A. Archaeological Resources 

i. Terrestrial 

ii. Underwater 

B. Cultural Landscapes 

C. Museum, Caretaker's House & Lighthouse 

D. Archaeological Collection 

E. Curatorial Collections 

F. Cemeteries 

G. Natural Resources & Ecosystem Management 

3.4 Heritage Presentation and Communication

A. The Reconstruction 

B. Level 1 & 2 Messages

C. Multicultural, Women's & First Nations Presentation

D. 1744: The Moment in Time Approach 

E. Exhibits

F. Education & Outreach Services 

G. Animation Program 

H. Costume Collection 

I. Library & Archives 

J. Special Events 

K. Partnerships 

L. Marketing Strategy

3.5 Visitor Services and Access

A. Services in the Reconstructed Townsite 

B. Services in Other Areas of the Site

C. Visitor Access and Circulation 

i. Fleur-de-lis Trail 

ii. Kennington Cove Road 

iii. Lighthouse Road

iv. Route #22

3.6 Landbase 

A. Site Boundaries and the Mineral Reserve Area

4.0 Site Administration and Operations

4.1 Public Safety 

4.2 Resource and Asset Protection 

4.3 Revenue Generation 

5.0 Environmental and Economic Impacts

5.1 Economic Impact 

5.2 Environmental Assessment 

6.0 Implementation Strategy

6.1 Priorities

Selected References

Image Credits 

Historic and Current Maps

MAP 1 1734 - Fortified Town and North Shore Properties 

MAP 2 Designated Place 

MAP 3 Regional Setting 

MAP 4 1745 Siege of Louisbourg 

MAP 5 Reconstructed Townsite 

MAP 6 Visitor Facilities and Activities 

MAP 7 Proposed Fleur-de-Lis Trail 

MAP 8 1738 - French System of Roads 

  

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