Bell Island No. 2 Mine Tour and Museum

06/17/2026

A Taste of Home, Built by the Mines!

Ask anyone who ever left Bell Island what they miss most, and somewhere near the top, every single time, you'll find the same answer "Sunday Dinner".

Not the ferry, not the mines, not even the view across Conception Bay.

A plate of roast beef, potatoes, vegetables, peas pudding, all smothered in gravy, (some even with a slice of bread to mop up every last drop)

But on Bell Island, Sunday Dinner was never just a meal. For generations of mining families, it was the reward at the end of a hard week underground. It was fathers, grandfathers, brothers, & sons gathering around the table after long shifts in the iron ore mines. It was where stories were shared, laughter echoed through the kitchen, & families reconnected before another work week began.

The mines put food on the table, but 'Sunday Dinner" brought everyone to it.

Today, when Bell Islanders living away think of home, they often remember that table just as much as the mines themselves.

Because sometimes the strongest memories of our mining heritage aren't found underground, they're found around the family dinner table.

What's your favourite Bell Island Sunday Dinner memory?

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06/17/2026

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Judy Purdy, Kelly Baker-Joyce, Carson Mitchell Loveless, Kayla George, Tony Newell, Paige Hancock

06/17/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Preston Doherty, Denise Gendreau Crane, Sandra Sweeney, Jean Nicholl Dooling

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Today, we celebrate women of Newfoundland and Labrador’s mining sector – the leaders, innovators, and changemakers who keep driving the industry forward.

06/15/2026

Congratulations to our very own Preston Bickford on achieving his Food Handling Certification!

Preston’s dedication, commitment, and strong work ethic continue to shine through in everything he does, and we are incredibly proud of this achievement.

Well done, Preston! Cheers from Bell Island No. 2 Mine Tour and Museum

06/15/2026

Our brand-new billboard for the #2 Mine Tour & Museum is now up & looking absolutely fabulous for all travelers heading toward St. John’s as they make their way to us!

A shout out to the town’s outside staff for the incredible work getting it installed, you’ve made sure we’re shining bright & proud at the roadside!

It’s bold. It’s bright. It’s a stellar sign for a stellar site!

Anddddddddd yes… Mini Marty the Miner is already planning his photo op.

06/15/2026

Where the Ocean Meets History

Rising from the North Atlantic just a short ferry ride from Portugal Cove, Bell Island has a way of slowing you down & drawing you in.

Here, towering cliffs meet endless ocean views, & some days the clouds settle low, hanging over the water. There’s no need to rush. Bell Island rewards those who linger, those who sit with a coffee on a hilltop, watch the weather perform something extraordinary & stay long enough to discover why this island captures so many hearts.

Around every turn, there’s a story waiting to be told. From breathtaking coastal vistas & quiet coves (mind you at #2 cove you hear the waves crashing on the shore) to a rich mining heritage that helped build nations, Bell Island offers a little bit of everything, natural beauty, resilience, culture, & adventure.

At the heart of that story is the Bell Island No. 2 Mine Tour and Museum. Step underground into one of the world's most remarkable submarine iron ore mines & experience firsthand the lives, courage & determination of the miners who worked beneath the ocean floor.

Come for the views! Stay for the stories!
Leave with a deeper appreciation for a place unlike any other.