The Middle Ground Market
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney & Area
We are a collective of 20+ local independent businesses operating in collaboration with each other under the same roof. Each business has it...
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A Day in the Life of a Cape Breton Coal Miner
Overview
Situated on one of the most picturesque coasts of Cape Breton Island, on a 15-acre site filled with wild roses and grasses, the Museum pays tribute to the region’s long and rich history of coal mining.
Journey into the depths of Ocean Deeps Colliery, a coal mine located beneath the Museum building. Meet your tour guide, a former coal miner, at the entrance to the mine and dress in a poncho and hard hat to prepare for the authentic experience ahead. He will entertain you with rich and lively stories of living and mining in Cape Breton. Above ground, tour our interactive exhibits and the Miners Village to learn more about the coal industry and the men and boys who worked tirelessly underground, and the women who kept the coal fires burning!
- The underground tour lasts an hour and fifteen minutes
- For people with mobility issues we recommend the above ground Virtual Mine Tour, a 10 minute ride through the last century of coal mining in Cape Breton
- Opening June 30, Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm
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