Springhill

Springhill is a town in Cumberland County in northern Nova Scotia that sits on elevated terrain. The place combines its heritage as a former mining community with modern institutions that serve the region today.

Coal mining operations started here in 1884 and transformed the place into an industrial center for decades. The industry shaped life in the town until the early 1970s, after which the community shifted toward new economic activities.

The Anne Murray Centre displays artifacts and memorabilia from the Canadian singer who was born and raised here. The space tells the story of how someone from this small town became known across the world in music.

The town is relatively easy to reach and offers several places to explore, including the Anne Murray Centre and various historical sites related to its mining past. Plan your visit around the openings of specific attractions, as some locations have limited hours, while the broader area remains accessible throughout the year.

The abandoned mine shafts were flooded and later repurposed as a geothermal energy source that heats buildings in the industrial park. This resourceful transformation of former mining infrastructure into a modern heating system shows how the community adapted its industrial heritage.