“The Messenger” is a new immersive and interactive exhibit at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada. The experience, which is heavily inspired by the paintings of renowned Canadian artist Lewis Parker, uses virtual reality to transport a visitor to Louisbourg Harbour on a summer’s eve in 1744.
The Messenger
The Messenger
Travel back in time to Fortress Louisbourg on a summer evening in 1744.
Year
2019
Location
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada
Format and Medium
Immersive Virtual Reality Using HTC Vive Pro
Custom Fabricated VR Pods – Period Skiff Replica
Interaction / Input Device: Tiller with Clickable Buttons
Visitors play the role of a French messenger who has received an urgent message from Mi’kmaq scouts about the risk of English spies in the area. Players must navigate the busy harbour at the helm of a shallop and deliver the message to the gate before it is sealed for the night.
