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At the turn of the century, families from across the world moved to the coal mining epicentre of Inverness, Nova Scotia. Through grit and resilience, they established a legacy both above and underground…

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The Mines

Learn more about the inception of the Inverness Coal Mines, the techniques used to extract coal and much more!

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The Workers

Read the stories of the hard-working men and women who built the foundation of Inverness Town.

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The Town

Learn more about the lifestyles and residents of Inverness, from the earliest settlers to the boom of multiculturalism.

Remembering the Judique Flyer

Many say that the legendary Inverness locomotive, Judique Flyer, was a play-on-words due to its slow speed of 20 miles per hour. Click the button below to learn more history about this railroad behemoth.

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  • A Timeline of Inverness

    Curated by Ned MacDonald for the Virtual Museum of Canada, take a photographic tour of Inverness throughout the mining era with insightful commentary.

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  • Early Inhabitants

    A list of the first Scottish settlers in Broad Cove in 1818 from South West Margaree River to Glenville.

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  • Local Business

    The booming town of Inverness was filled with countless businesses throughout the early 20th century. view all business-types and owners in our directory.

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  • Firsts for Inverness

    From the first mine to the first mayor, learn the important milestones around the developing years of Inverness through this comprehensive list.

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  • Highlanders

    War Years

    Countless men and women from Inverness served their country for the greater good during WWI & WWII. This is their story…

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  • Nicknames

    From Donald The Bear to Fifty-Cent Dan, learn more about these pseudonyms that helped catalogue the community.

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  • Monuments

    Pay your respects with us as we remember the men who tragically lost their lives on the coalfields.

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  • Belgium Town

    Discover more about the vibrant Belgian community in Inverness.

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For Teachers

Download your education package that includes a complete lesson plan and activities. A great resource for any classroom! Click the button below to download your education package.

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