Cape Breton Miners' Museum (Glace Bay) Profile
The Miners’ Museum in Glace Bay honours the tradition of coal-mining in Cape Breton. Former miner Abbie Michalik takes you down into the deeps while museum executive director Mary Pat Mombourquette talks about the importance of the non-profit museum to the community.
Coal Mine Explosion Story Cape Breton Miners Museum ©DMNikas
This is a true story told by Cape Breton coal mine 1979 explosion survivor Abbie Michalik - he carried the body of Michael Fabian (Fabe) Young to the surface after a tragic Gas Explosion at #26 Colliery, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia - This brief video clip was captured by International Travel Photographer DMNikas ©August, 2007 - The photograph of 'Fabe' that is used as the official Miners Museum promo-photo was taken by Cape Breton photographer Warren Gordon two weeks before 'Fabe's' tragic death in the mine explosion.
Coal mining is one of the hardest + most dangerous occupations in the world!
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The Bare Face Miner
Abbie Michalik recalls first hand experiences with the dangers of coal mining and the tragedies attached.
Top 12. Best Tourist Attractions in Cape Breton Island, Canada
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The most beautiful places and sight in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
Top 12. Best Tourist Attractions in Cape Breton Island, Canada: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Cabot Trail, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Skyline Trail, Cape Breton Miners' Museum, Highland Village, Middle Head Trail, Uisge Ban Falls, The Big Fiddle, Louisbourg Lighthouse , Ingonish Beach
Cape Breton's Economic History
George Karaphillis about people from outside making the decisions, and people with worker mentality transitioning to Self Sufficient thinking and Entrepreneurs.
Heart Of Steel Sydney N S Part 1
Ep.27 CAPE BRETON - The Abandoned Mine Hikes
EPISODE 27: While travelling in Cape Breton this summer, we hiked back to a couple of very remote abandoned mine sites to see what might be there. We take you along for the explores. Sites featured are the SECOND GOLD BROOK Site, and the FARIBAULT BROOK GALENA Site. (MORE INFO BELOW)
We are a group of Abandoned Mine explorers in Nova Scotia. Abandoned Mine Hunting is somewhat of a cross between the hobby of urban exploration, caving (spelunking), and history enthusiast. If this is your kind of thing, be sure to subscribe so you will always be informed of each new episode.
IF YOU KNOW OF AN ABANDONED MINE IN ATLANTIC CANADA, we'd love to hear from you. Send a private message. We may just come and do an explore and episode featuring your site !
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SPECIAL NOTE: While this type of exploration is almost always kilometers back in deep forest, it cannot always be guaranteed that the land we are hiking is public (Crown). These forgotten old mines/claims are almost always over 100 years old. It is also common that most mine workings have some kind of natural cave-in covering their mouth, after nearly a century of erosion. So some explores may involve preparation of clearing that cave-in, and/or dealing with letting spring water (flooding) out of the adits. These facts, along with the inherent danger of abandoned mines, force us to remain anonymous. We are responsible for our own risks & actions (not yours), but be clear we are not promoting this activity. Only showing you what we do. As with any typical Urban Exploration type channel, our faces and commentary will always be masked. If you are seeing an Episode, it means we are already weeks or month(s) finished with that site and never going back. The delay is intentional, as nothing shown here will be in realtime.
It cannot be stressed enough - abandoned mines or mine sites can pose a ton of lethal threats. *We are not kids looking for kicks* Keep in mind that our group is made up of responsible adults, each with specific skills, and cross-Canada experience with over 100+ mine walks. Most 10 times larger and deeper than will ever be found in Nova Scotia! Specific research is always done beforehand. Required equipment and backups are a must. While it is indeed possible to safely explore an abandoned mine, DO NOT ENTER A MINE without being experienced, or going with an experienced explorer. If you don't know what you're doing, STAY OUT STAY ALIVE is the best policy.
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SHELDON CURRIE: A CAPE BRETON WRITER
Sheldon Currie is an award-winning writer who lives in St. Andrews, Nova Scotia. He has published novels, short stories, and plays, all set in industrial Cape Breton. In this short documentary Sheldon recounts his upbringing in the Cape Breton mining village of Reserve Mines, the challenges and importance of telling Atlantic Canadian stories, and the inspiration for his most successful novel: The Glace Bay Miners Museum, which was made into the internationally acclaimed movie Margaret's Museum starring Helena Bonham Carter.
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The Mine Tour
The Mine Tour at the Miners' Museum in Glace Bay
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Cape Breton Coal Miners - Ken Jardine - Nelly
A video celebrating the legacy of Cape Breton's Coal Miners. This story, told by former miner Ken Jardine, was recorded during a story collection session for a new book that will celebrate this legacy. For more information, visit capebretoncoalminers.ca.
Ingonish Beach
Beach Sept 22 2013
Old Gypsum Mine Site in Cape Breton
Checking out an old gypsum mine in Iona on the Bras d'Or Lakes in Cape Breton, NS. The mine closed down during the depression.
Rather Fight Than Eat: A History of Cape Breton Feistiness Part3
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O'Neills of Cape Breton -250 years 1764 to 2014
A brief history of the O'Neill Family from Cape Breton from 1764 to 2014, 250 years in Canada.