Cape Breton Island has been in the public eye for many reasons over the last couple of years from being named the number one island to visit to best motor cycle route in the world. And now the small historical community of Louisbourg has come into the spotlight. Approximately 65 members of the cast and crew of the movie production “Take this Waltz” have waltzed into the community of Louisbourg over the last couple of days and are expected to be in the area until the end of next week. The production company is here to film a segment for a movie using the Fortress of Louisbourg as the main location, but also shooting minor locations around the community as well.
The film “Take This Waltz”, which has been under production in Toronto this summer, is written and directed by Sarah Polley of Road To Avonlea fame. The Fortress of Louisbourg was chosen as a location in the film because of one very important factor, the main character Margot works as a employee of Parks Canada in the film. One of her tasks is to rewrite an upgrade to the Fortress of Louisbourg brochures. What better location to film the segiment for authenticity that at thee Fortress itself? The shooting will take place at the Fortress through the first part of next week. The film is due to be released in late 2011 or early 2012 and stars Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen.
The influx of cast and crew members has also been a boost to the tourism numbers in the community of Louisbourg, with the need for accommodations and restaurants. The release of a film having the Fortress of Louisbourg as a main location can only do wonders for the visibility and the draw appeal for visitors coming to the area. Even though I am not clairvoyant I can see a large increase in visitors and interest in Louisbourg.
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