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Springhill | Nova Scotia
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Region:
Cumberland County
Known For:
Coal mining history | Springhill Miners’ Museum | Mining disasters legacy | Anne Murray hometown | Industrial heritage | Community spirit
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Local History | Heritage Sites | Road Trip Stops | Northern Nova Scotia
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Springhill Miners’ Museum
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The Springhill Miners’ Museum shows off the history of Springhill and its industrial heritage. The first industrial coal mining in the area took place in the 1870s. The coal mine was once a thriving operation, but a series of tragic events led to its eventual closure. It’s even possible to enter some of the mines […]
- 145 Black River Road Springhill, NS, Canada B0M 1X0
- (902) 597-3449
- https://www.facebook.com/SpringhillMinersMuseum/
Home Town of Anne Murray
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Morna Anne Murray is a singer in pop, country, and adult contemporary music whose albums have sold over 55 million copies worldwide. Anne Murray was born in 1945 in the small coal-mining town of Springhill. Her father was the town doctor. Anne studied piano for six years. At age 15, she began taking classical voice […]
Isabel Simpson Heritage Centre
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The Isabel Simpson Heritage Centre is a second museum focusing on the town of Springhill. Near the Miners’ museum, the building is a former nursing station used by the mining company. The museum’s contents are almost an extension of the first, but the heritage centre takes a broader look at the local industry. Bonus: admission […]
- 26 Miners Memorial Dr, Springhill, NS B0M 1X0
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- https://www.facebook.com/IsabelSimpsonHeritageCentre/
Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre
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Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre have lots to offer. It features an NHL-sized ice arena and the corresponding change rooms, canteen, etc. The property includes Lions Park, a playground, and a baseball diamond. In the off-season, the rink is used for hosting events from live music to dog shows. Check out their events […]
- 6 Main St, Springhill, NS B0M 1X0
- (902) 763-3000
- https://www.cumberlandcounty.ns.ca/dr-carson-and-marion-murray-community-centre.html
Cumberland Trail
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“The Great Trail” or Trans-Canada Trail System includes an arm of the Cumberland Trail stretching from “The Junction” at Fisher Road, passing northwest of Springhill near Lisgar and Queen Street near Springhill Lion’s Park. It travels southwest toward Lagoon Road. Photo: https://www.facebook.com/groups/933121780095660
Sharpe Splash and Play Park
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Springhill has a public splash pad called the Sharpe Splash and Play Park, named after Springhill local Bev Sharpe. While some may think it’s intended only for kids, there’s no reason we can’t get in on the fun, either. In addition to the water play area is a playground, and the park is open every […]
Fencebuster’s Cafe
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4.8 rate on Google “Friendly little spot. When we walked in, the people eating greeted us, and our waitress showed us to our table. The food was ready within a few minutes, and it was really tasty. I had a good conversation with Doug, the owner.” – ~ Kris Photo: Google Maps, Douglas Spencer
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