Fortress of Louisbourg is a fortress in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada, and a filming location for Washington Black (2025) and Frontier (2016). Built in 1713, it was designed by Jean-François du Vergery de Verville; Étienne Verrier; Louis Franquet.
Location: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Verified facts
- Located in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11703, SRC-11704, SRC-13611 - Appeared in Washington Black (tv, 2025)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11703, SRC-11704, SRC-13338 - Appeared in Frontier (tv, 2016)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11705, SRC-11704, SRC-13610 - Built in 1713
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16014, SRC-16574, SRC-17564 - Designed by Jean-François du Vergery de Verville; Étienne Verrier; Louis Franquet
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16014, SRC-16573, SRC-17565 - Historic designation: Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site (Canada)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16014, SRC-13611, SRC-17566
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11703 — https://novascotia.com/get-inspired/film-tv-productions-nova-scotia/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11704 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Black_(TV_series) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11705 — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/fortress-louisbourg-filming-tv-1.3321354 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13338 — Moviedelic — Where Was Washington Black Filmed (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13610 — IMDb — "Frontier" Wolves (TV Episode 2016) Filming & production (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13611 — Parks Canada — Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16014 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortress_of_Louisbourg (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16573 — http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/verrier_etienne_3F.html (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16574 — https://parks.canada.ca/culture/designation/lieu-site/louisbourg (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17564 — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/military-history-and-science/founding-louisbourg (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17565 — https://heritage.bnf.fr/france-ameriques/en/military-engineers-new-france (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17566 — https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=303 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Frontier filmed?
Fortress of Louisbourg, in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, is a real-world filming location used for Frontier. This property has also appeared on screen in Washington Black.
Where was Washington Black filmed?
Fortress of Louisbourg, in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, is a real-world filming location used for Washington Black. This property has also appeared on screen in Frontier.
Who designed Fortress of Louisbourg?
Fortress of Louisbourg was designed by Jean-François du Vergery de Verville; Étienne Verrier; Louis Franquet.
Where is Fortress of Louisbourg located?
Fortress of Louisbourg is located in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia.