Glace Bay Heritage Museum, Municipal heritage museum in Glace Bay, Canada
The Glace Bay Heritage Museum holds collections of mining artifacts, photographs, sports memorabilia, and fishing equipment from Cape Breton's industrial past.
Built in 1901, the building served multiple municipal functions including town hall, fire station, police office, and jailhouse until 1989.
The museum houses exhibits featuring yearbooks, sports equipment, and mining gear that reflect the industrial and social development of Glace Bay.
Located at 14 McKeen Street, the museum offers guided tours through two floors of exhibits focused on local heritage and mining history.
A memorial on the museum grounds commemorates deceased coal miners, while inside visitors can examine a time capsule from Central School opened in 2021.
Location: Nova Scotia
Inception: 1990
Website: http://seaside.ns.ca/~gbhms
GPS coordinates: 46.19740,-59.95820
Latest update: March 23, 2025 14:57
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