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This Blog has tales of 3 different areas located in the Highlands of Cape Breton including Meat Cove or the end of the earth- isolation at its finest.
A little story of our trip along the Fundy coast and some of the interesting things we saw.
Trip from Joggins to Cape Chignecto
The Highland Village in Iona Cape Breton sits on a hill over looking the great Bras d'Or Lake. A must see when you are in the area. Step back in Time.
Heritage Boat Launch - Louisbourg Nova Scotia, The story around how it all came about.
See the Story of Joggins Fossil Cliffs (UNESCO)
Point Prim Lighthouse

A visit to the oldest and only brick lighthouse on PEI, lovingly restored.
Sherbrooke Village Museum is a must see. Be sure to allow a full day. Original buildings and locations
So much to see on this exciting trip on the Fundy Shore Eco-tour
Panmure Island Lighthouse

Another one of PEI’s charming lighthouses.
Step back in time in this wonderful well kept Lighthouse. The views from there are fantastic and you can watch the Ferry come and go.
Our story about what you will find when visiting St Peters Provincial Park and St. Peter's Canal.
Visiting North Cape PEI will take your breath away. Read why on this blog.
This blog is all about a lightstation unlike any other lighthouse. Such a beautiful spot to visit.
Here we Blog about Ross Farm Museum located in New Ross NS. It was an experience we will not forget.
West Point Lighthouse & Inn along with the fabulous beach are a must see.
This image of Pleasant bay is not all you will find in this area or this article. Read more by clicking this link.
Read about the trip from Paradise to Delaps Cove
Bass River Memorial to the fallen - A must see
Orwell Corner is a must see when visiting PEI. Plan to spend the day. It is amazing.

Springhill Miner's Museum and Monument

Springhill Miner's Museum and Monument

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Visited a place I had heard a lot about because of the tragedies the community faced, Springhill Nova Scotia. This was a mining community until the last disaster in 1958 where 75 miners died in a “bump” another 99 trapped and rescued. Miners Museum

This was the third of mining disasters including two explosions in 1891 and 1956. Both as the one in 1958 leading to death and heroic rescue.

The Springhill Miner’s Museum is a must visit. Lots of artifacts, newspaper reports, surface buildings to visit and a chance to go underground into one of the mine shafts with knowledgeable tour guides who know a lot of history about miner’s life and the disasters.

Also take the time to visit the miner's memorial in Springhill dedicated to the miners who died in these disasters and the men who died in single incidents. There wasn’t a year that went by that a name isn’t listed.

The photo was taken in the miner's wash house, Miner's Museum and shows how they hung their clothes from the rafters.

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