Bell Island No. 2 Mine Tour and Museum

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Folks please join me in sending Happiest of 75th Birthday wishes to Mr. Des McCarthy today!

Warmest wishes to a truly special gentleman & a valued volunteer with the Bell Island Heritage Society. Your dedication, kindness, & steady commitment to preserving our shared heritage have made a lasting difference to so many.

On this milestone 75th birthday, we celebrate not only your years, but the countless ways you have given your time & heart to the community.

From all of us at the Bell Island Heritage Society and the #2 Mine Tour & Museum, thank you, Des.

Cheers to the years!

05/29/2026

Our “ore-ganized” summer crew at the #2 Mine Tour & Museum are gearing up & ready to roll for Bell Island Clean Up Day!

These fine folks haven’t even started yet and already they’re bringing the energy, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of community pride to the task ahead. Gloves are ready, spirits are high, and the teamwork is already showing through.

And yes… we have to give credit where it’s due, thanks to Haley for the play on words! Her creativity is already helping set the tone with some seriously kewl mining humour like “ore-ganized,” and “ore” else. That’s a creative mind at work!

Stay tuned, this crew is about to turn Bell Island Clean Up Day into something truly ore-some!

05/19/2026

Happening now until 2 PM! Stop by to see the LCEN team and some of our colleagues from TCAR and HNL!

05/19/2026

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05/17/2026

A wonderful day for Bell Island and for everyone who helps keep our history alive!

Congratulations to the incredible Visitor Experience Team at the #2 Mine Tour & Museum on your Opening Season 2026 today!

Your dedication, hard work, and passion bring this extraordinary site to life for every visitor who steps into the story of our mining past.

From the underground tunnels to the powerful storytelling above ground, you continue to honour the strength, resilience, and legacy of the miners and families who shaped Bell Island & Newfoundland and Labrador.

Wishing you a safe, successful, and memorable season ahead filled with visitors, shared stories, and meaningful connections to our heritage.

We are proud of you all!

With sincere thanks from myself and the Board of Directors,
Linda Hickey
President, Bell Island Heritage Society