Take a step back in time this evening as one of the Festival’s most popular concerts lets you to Step into the Past at the Fortress of Louisbourg. North America’s largest historical reconstruction, the Fortress offers a glimpse of life in colonial Cape Breton around the 1740s. The evening begins with an authentic, traditional 18th century meal, served in period costume and character by candlelight. After dinner, a walk guided by the glow of lanterns through the cobbled streets of the reconstructed town, takes you to an acoustic concert at the lovely chapel in the King’s Bastion. Set against the beautiful candle-lit backdrop of this historic chapel, a carefully chosen lineup of performers will complete this unique blending of music, history, and atmosphere. The sublime guitar-playing of Tony McManus, the hauntingly beautiful Gaelic song of Lili Watson and Hannah Krebs, and the inventive and innovative trad/classical/jazz-inspired fiddle-accordion duo of Roo and Neil will take Step Into The Past beyond being simply a concert. This will be a full sensory experience and a rare opportunity to hear timeless music in a place where the past still echoes.