Local favourite heritage site · Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

King’s Bastion

Bastion du roi

King’s Bastion is a heritage site in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

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King’s Bastion: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this heritage site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit King’s Bastion

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting King’s Bastion: tips

  • Opening hours change with the season; check the last entry time.
  • Wear shoes with grip for steps and uneven stone.

How to reach King’s Bastion — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.89114, -59.98582. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit King’s Bastion?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near King’s Bastion?

    Nearby: Louisbourg Lighthouse (beach, 3 km), The Barachois (lake, 4 km), Dixons Lake (lake, 6 km), Cavanaghs Lake (lake, 6 km), Stewarts Lake (lake, 7 km), The Three Ponds (lake, 11 km).