A City Built on Coal and Steel

New Waterford: Step into the past in New Waterford, the 40th incorporated town in North America, where the Dominion Coal Company ignited a vibrant coal mining community.

Collier Lands Park: Visit Collier Lands Park, the historic location of the No. 12 & No. 16 Collieries, where you'll find the poignant Miners Monument honoring the 307 miners who perished in local coal mines, along with flags representing the various nations that contributed to Cape Breton's coalfields.

Local Heroes: Journey through Dominion and Lingan, discovering the stories of local heroes and the significant miners' strike of 1925.

Miners Museum: In Glace Bay, the Cape Breton Miners Museum invites you to delve into the rich coal mining past of the region, framed by Cape Breton Island's stunning coastal scenery.

Ocean Deeps Colliery: Enter the Ocean Deeps Colliery beneath the museum, where a sign instructs, "Your wife and children expect you home this evening—don’t disappoint them, be careful." Put on your pit gear and hard hat as you descend into the depths for a 30-minute tour with a retired miner, sharing daring tales, tragedies and mining techniques dating back to 1720. After your journey, explore the miners' village and grab a beloved memento from the gift shop.

Sydney Highlights: As you head back to the ship, take in the stunning sights of Sydney's renowned landmarks along the way.