Excursion Life of a coal miner tour at Sydney

Learn what life as a coal miner was like on this fascinating excursion of Sydney, Nova Scotia. Your adventure begins as your bus winds its way to the east side of island to the Miner's Museum for you to learn about coal mining and mining techniques. The highlight of this visit is a tour of the Ocean Deeps Colliery, a coal mine underneath the museum. After an orientation, go down into the mine. Retired coal miners accompany you on this 30-minute excursion where you will experience what it was like to extract coal.

Back on the surface, travel to the Glace Bay Heritage Museum, which features exhibits chronicling the area's history and contributions. Enjoy refreshments then browse the gift shop for unique jewelry, games, handcrafted items, pottery, painting, memorabilia, and books.

Make the return trip at the end of your visit with a deeper understanding of the pride and hard work of the people who built Sydney into the beautiful city it is today.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Miner's Museum, Ocean Deeps Colliery, Glace Bay Heritage Museum

Note

Please note: There is minimal, mostly optional walking involved on this trip, though some areas outdoors have rough or uneven terrain and may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties. Guests must be able to disembark the coach on their own. The Museum is wheelchair accessible. Those entering the cave must not be claustrophobic and able to walk short distances in a stopped position. Casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as well as a light jacket and umbrella or sunhat depending on the day's weather.