"The concert hall is empty, the resonance of the last chord has long since faded into stillness. One by one the Men of the Deeps have gone back to their families, to their homes, to their livelihood. Their work is so intertwined with their music that one cannot fully appreciate a performance without understanding something of the miner." Allister MacGillivray The Men of the Deeps - The Continuing Saga Plan your visit around a world-famous "Men of the Deeps" concert. Every summer, visitors enjoy their distinctive music in our own Men of the Deeps Theatre. Men of the Deeps Concerts 2008: June 24th @ 8pm July 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd @ 8pm August 19th and 26th @ 8pm

In 1873, there were eight coal companies operating in Cape Breton. The miners were paid from 80 cents to $1.50 per day and boys were paid 65 cents. Quick Find Menu Home Page The Museum History of Mining Visitor Information Our Services Latest News About Us Links Contact Us

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