Louisbourg in Cape Breton Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Wolfe’s Landing
Le débarquement de Wolfe
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 3, 2014
1. Wolfe’s Landing Marker
English:
Here, 8th June, 1758, the men of Brigadier General James Wolfe’s brigade, after having been repulsed with heavy loss by the French troops entrenched westward made their gallant and successful landing.
Thus began the operation which ended on 26th July by the capitulation of Louisbourg.
French:
Ce fut le début de la campagne qui devait se terminer par la capitulation de Louisbourg, 29 juillet.
Erected 1956 by Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada/Commission de lieux et monuments historique du Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Acadian History, and the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 8, 1758.
Location. 45° 52.725′ N, 60° 3.27′ W. Marker is in Louisbourg, Nova
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Regionally, this marker is on Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island. It is also in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Siege Landing (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Canada’s First Observatory (approx. 5.5 kilometers away); Fizel House (approx. 5.6 kilometers away); Slavery / Freedom (approx. 5.6 kilometers away); Marie Marguerite Rose (approx. 5.6 kilometers away); Fortress of Louisbourg (approx. 6.4 kilometers away); The Lobster Fishery (approx. 7.6 kilometers away); 19th-Century Lighthouse (approx. 8.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisbourg.
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 3, 2014
2. Wolfe’s Landing Marker
Also see . . . Siege of Louisbourg (1758) - Wikpedia. French defenses were initially successful and after heavy losses, Wolfe ordered a retreat. However, at the last minute, a boatload of light infantry in Wolfe's division (i.e., members of Rogers Rangers) found a rocky inlet protected from French fire and secured a beach head. Wolfe redirected the rest of his division to follow. (Submitted on December 28, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 3, 2014
3. Wolfe’s Landing Marker
Photographed by C.W. Jefferys
4. Wolfe at Louisbourg, 1758
From a colour drawing by C. W. Jefferys
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
