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Cape Breton Miners' Museum

42 Birkley Street, Nova Scotia B1A 5T8, Canada
902-849-4522
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, Mines
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Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

A huge part of our community heritage and deep cultural roots involve primary industry in Cape Breton. Mining, fishing and steel making was the main livelihood of many men. Rich in history and just plain cool to visit, this museum provides a glimpse into the hardships of the men that tirelessly worked in these mines to provide for their families.... More

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Sydney, Canada
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

Another static-gripped museum. but the guided walk down into a 1930's style coal mine (extra cost) is worth the visit. The guides are retired coal miners who obviously relish retelling their stories. It's an eye-opener to hear and see the conditions under which these guys (no gals) worked. It is also a part of history, because Cape Breton's last coal... More

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Sydney, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

Very interesting to go down into the mine and see what it was like for the miners. Bring a sweater because it can get chilly. More

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Sydney, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

great food, lovely staff and the whole experience is worth while More

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Canada
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
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The people are very friendly - the artifacts inside and out are awesome plus there are period appropriate and I think Original Company Houses on the site - one which houses an awesome place to eat- do not forget to take the underground mine tour led by former miners and see the garden down there- yes- there is a real... More

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Winsted, MN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012
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Our trip to the mine was by way of a Syndey, NS city bus. Our bus driver knew right away that we were tourists and pointed out many interesting sights along the way. The mine tour was very interesting and our guide, Abbie, was most knowledgable about the mine because he was a retired mine worker. He talked about the... More

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New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Old converted museum from a jewish temple small but cheeful and well kept staffed with local people in period dress. Tea and biscuits offered. Full of pictures and artifacts. More

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cape breton, nova scotia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2011

visitors who like small towns will like the miners museum. It depicts the actual mining conditions/housing when coal mining was thriving. Also, last summer the museum hosted RIGHT SOME GOOD, a culinary extravaganza.....it was amazing. No pros. typical small town, small museum however, you are able to visit an underground coal mine which has a flower garden. More

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Cape Coral, FL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

Narrated tour of the mine with a real miner. The life of a miner as explained by the guide was truly a hardship More

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San Diego, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011

Would have hated to be a miner. Luckily you are given a walking stick and a hard hat because some of the areas are very low height wise. The museum area before going down to the tunnels is a must. We were taken on our tour by a retired miner which made the experience even better. A bit pricy, but... More

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