Bell Island No. 2 Mine Tour and Museum

08/15/2026

08/06/2026

Behind the Destination: Bell Island #2 Mine Tour and Museum ⛏️

Destination St. John’s is proud to shine a light on the incredible partners we value so deeply. It is all of us working together that makes our destination truly special.

Today we are highlighting the #2 Mine Tour and Museum on Bell Island. Guests are greeted by local guides, many with family ties to the mines themselves, who share the history of 12 year old boys working 10 hour days by candlelight and miners risking their lives nearly 5 kilometres beneath the sea to supply the world with iron ore.

After the tour, guests can warm up with a Miners' Blend coffee and swap stories with fellow visitors, then browse the gift shop for a keepsake to bring home.

Open May 17 to October 4, it's a powerful example of how our region's stories run as deep as the mine itself.

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07/12/2026

Happy Day from the #2 Mine Tour and Museum!

Today we celebrate more than museums. We celebrate the people whose stories continue to inspire us.

At the #2 Mine Tour and Museum, every visitor who steps underground walks in the footsteps of the miners who helped build Bell Island and contributed to the growth of Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism. Their courage, resilience, & hard work are part of our shared history, & it is our privilege to preserve & share those stories every day.

Museums connect us to our past, strengthen our communities, & remind us of the people and places that shaped who we are. They are places of learning, discovery, & reflection, where every artifact & every story has meaning.

On this Museums Day, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our volunteers, visitor experience team, board members, donors, members, visitors, & supporters. Your passion & commitment help ensure that Bell Island's mining heritage continues to educate & inspire future generations.

If you haven't visited a museum recently, today is the perfect day to explore one. You may discover a story that changes the way you see the world.

From all of us at the #2 Mine Tour and Museum, thank you for helping us keep our history alive.

Our stories run deep!