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Synopsis of television episode on England's plan to capture Louisbourg. The French fortress that guarded the entrance to the St. Lawrence River had long been a source of friction between France and Britain. The strategic fort was located on Île Royale and was the centre of the French fishing industry, a key military post, and training base for the French navy. This episode is part of the "Canada: A People's History" series. Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.

This report discusses the organizational features of the militia of the separate provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island prior to Confederation.

Describes television episode on Louisbourg, a French fortress built in the early 18th century. It became the centre of French commerce in North America for thirty years, but its primary purpose was that of military post. Its strategic location was a threat to British colonies in North America. This "Claiming the Wilderness" episode is part of the "Canada: A People's History" series. Includes links to educational resources, bibliography, games, puzzles, and video clips.

In 1745, a British force made up largely of American militia from New England besieged and took Louisbourg after a short siege.

Militia from New England, supported by the British Navy, land at Louisbourg in May 1745. After a short siege lasting 48 days, the French defenders surrendered the fortress. (Library and Archives Canada, C-040989).

This web page briefly describes the history of the fortress at Louisbourg beginning with the early settlement by the French in 1713 to its capture by the British in 1745, its return to French possession in 1748, and its final recapture by the British in 1758.