This is a gem of a tourist location. Our tour guide, I believe his name was Leo, was wonderful. He is a retired miner and his tour of the mine was just so captivating. Don’t just visit this site, be sure to take advantage of the mine tour to try and even get an inkling of what mineworkers went through for their country. These people who risked their lives to mine coal are to be revered and honored for their sacrifice. The tour included stories from an actual miner, a short but interesting video about mining, then an actual tour of a mine. I would suggest it for all ages. Helmets provided.

As a daughter of an Albertan Coal Miner, I wanted to see & experience what is was to be below ground. Impressive. Highly recommend to anyone. I’m more grateful now, than ever before, after an experiencing the conditions that my dad persevered to put food on our 1970’s dining table. The guides tell personal sorties that truly put you in their shoes. Our guide had 28 years below the earth. Wow! Highly recommend.

Fascinating place and well worth the time. Terry was our host and he was a wealth of knowledge about mining operations, the mining lifestyle, the struggle to unionize, the struggles to survive. It's easy to see why the bonds between miners are so strong, since they literally have each other's back multiple times a day. A full museum visit includes exhibits, a virtual tour into a mine, actually descending into a mine shaft with your guide, and memorials, some outdoors, to miners who have lost their lives on the job. There is also an adjacent restaurant that gets good reviews for its homestyle cooking. We enjoyed our visit very much. And learned a lot doing it!

We did a sunday morning tour with Leo, he did a fantastic job of explaining the history sharing stories and making uou feel comfortable while in the mine. I highly recommend this tour it was an amazing experience. Thanks so much Leo and the awesome crew at the museum, I will definitely be coming back with the kiddos. 👍 I would recommend calling in advance to find out approximate tour times, although the staff is very accommodating. The tours take about an hr an a half. They also have a cute gift shop and coal that you can buy as souvenirs.

Absolutely amazing. Tour underground was awesome. To see the coal on the wall was really neat as your walking in the actual mine. Not recommended if you have a sore neck as you have to slow walk/crouch. Our your guide, Terry had the most amazing stories made us all laugh and really enjoy the walk.

Great visit. Very friendly staff. I recommend doing the underground tour! Our guide Sheldon was fantastic!!! I give him 5 stars! He was super entertaining, very knowledgeable and passionate about his job. Sheldon made the whole experience feel very personal and real. It was a great experience! Our overnight stay was great. Very easy, quiet and hassle free! Thank you!

If you are in the area the Cape Breton Miners Museum is a must see. The museum itself is absolutely incredible, but if you want the full experience a 100% recommend the virtual tour. I'm short so the low ceilings weren't really a problem ( but taller people watch your head) helmets are also provided for everyone. The guides are knowledgeable and the stories they share touched my heart.

A big thank you to Wayne, Elke, Ray and Lois for today. We were visiting Sydney on a cruise stop and considering my late grandfather was born in Glace Bay I got in touch with this wonderful organisation who opened up on their normal day off (and holiday) to share with us the museum, some history and an amazing dose of Canadian hospitality. Thank you ever so much for today, you have no idea how much it meant to us to have been able to visit. If you are ever in Scotland please do not hesitate to email me and my dad and I will be sure to show you the same hospitality you showed us today. Emma and Alan

Formerly the Town Hall, this is now a heritage museum about the town of Glacé Bay. The docent are very friendly and knowledgeable. They served tea and biscuits (crackers and oat cakes - I think that's what they were called). There is an exhibit upstairs about Guglielmo Marconi (the person we can thank for all our wireless devices).

I'm not a museum person so I can't really speak to the museum. I was here with a tour group and they provided us with hot tea, fresh lemonade, and oat cakes. The employees/volunteers were enthusiastic about their project and their town and the oat cakes and tea were delicious. When I travel I really enjoy conversing with locals who have a real love for where they live.

Great museum werth local volunteers greeting you with tea and lemonade and a snack. Very friendly and proud of their heritage.

Does not open every day except summer. Make sure you checked the hour before going. It was not open when we arrived. The building looks nice from the outside, but didn't get the chance to see what's in the museum.

Our family of 7 (4 children + grandma) stopped in at this great spot after a conversation with a local down by the wharf. Wonderful exhibits about local area; lovely knowledgeable guide, & such hospitality - lemonade & oak cakes in the old Court room along with fun stories about historically significant locals! Thank-you for a wonderful time

Very nice museum!!! Worth going in! Lots of beautiful displays and the house is beautiful! Too bad, I was told they needed to close soon as there is no financing to keep it up... come in Canadian gouv!! Keep east of Canada history alive!! Help! People! Go !

Was attending my grandfather's funeral and midway through the funeral construction begin on the roof which continued through the remainder of the ceremony. It was quite disruptive and often was louder than the person speaking. It's a shame that they could not have stopped the construction for the funeral.

Love the priest that is there. He always tells stories that relate to life. And he's funny

I only stopped in the pk lot to make a call

Nice church in Glace Bay with lots of parking.

Pleasing, welcoming and calm ...

Has a huge parking space

It's a nice church

Great time performing at the Savoy! Wonderful staff and crew. Treated us very well. Audience was a fun singing bunch. Great place to go!

Absolutely GORGEOUS theater. I have visited many theaters and this one was breathtaking. We went for opening night of Come From Away. Both me and my husband had never even heard much about the show and we were thoroughly entertained. It was spectacular. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because they had a bar to purchase alcohol and other beverages, however when we tried to enter the actual theater we were told no drinks allowed. Seems very odd to sell drinks without mentioning to anyone that you cannot enjoy them during the actual show.

There are beautiful theatres and then there are beautiful theatres that are run by people who know the business of entertainment. This is one of the best run theatres I have visited. Every detail to give people a tremendous experience has been considered. The Classic Seger band thanks everyone for a memorable night.

I was a headliner in March of 2004 presenting “Messages from Spirit” an event of “Stand-Clairvoyance of the audience. There was a great crowd who arrived for the event with ten feet of snow on the ground. I enjoyed the venue and the locals and their enthusiasm. A very nice place for events. Thank you Barry MacKinnon for creating this event here at the Savoy.

Amazing performances to be seen and heard! Beautifully painted walls and ceilings. Friendly volunteers helping to usher crowds through to seats. A gorgeous balcony offering impeccable view of stage and lower seats. This is truely a special theatre!

Beautiful theatre, incredible sound, professional staff, great vibe at the Savoy

1st time here .. lots of History set your mind back in time . Then get entertained !! Was a great night . Thanks for having us . Cheers 🍻

Renwick Trail is a historic hiking trail located in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada. The trail is approximately 4.3 km long and is open to hikers, bikers, and cross-country skiers. The Renwick Trail's unique feature is its historical significance and its impact on the town's heritage.

It's beautiful, My daughter's love feeding the ducks there & having picniks it's really nice 💖

Nice place to take the kids

Beautiful walking area 💕

Nice walking trail

Nice walking path

Stopped here for a coffee while waiting for my group, and really enjoyed chatting with the friendly, cheery staff. One of them even gave me a bite of her Greek plate, which tasted awesome. There menu looks eclectic and delish!

We went for buffet brunch. It is a very warm and welcoming decor. I would say trendy rustic. Bright and clean. Server was friendly. Food was good. The kind of place you would be feel comfortable sitting and chatting for awhile. Will definitely pay a visit again when I'm in the area.

The food was good, not great. But it was a nice treat to walk into the cafe after arriving in Glace Bay and being disappointed in the town. The cafe was so nice and clean. The staff was super friendly and helpful. And the coffee amazing. Thank you

Last week, we celebrated a birthday with a group of girls. Five of us became sick after eating there! We all ate different things. When we called to tell the owner, his response, after he chuckled, was to say" Well, you all seemed like you were having a good time". Not good business! So disappointing as I've eaten there several times before.

Amazing!! Great food, drinks, lattes... Beautiful atmosphere; relaxing and clean. Friendly service and perfect location on Main Street with lots of parking. Great job guys!! See you again. Thanks.

Great food , staff & entertainment. I highly recommend it .

Best fish and chips in Cape Breton

Love Collettes. It's famous in town for a reason. Probably the friendliest staff you will ever see in a restaurant. We had a large group and they were amazing at getting everything ready for us. Amazing people there and the food was incredible. French fries were perfect and their lobster roll is the best I've ever had. Highly recommended.

Best breakfast food we've had in a long time! I ordered the everything omlette and my husband ordered the super breakfast. The food came out fresh and straight off the grill. I love my food hot and this was HOT. There were 2 servers that worked seamlessly together. My cup of tea never ran dry. The place looks somewhat recently renovated and still has a small town charm. I highly recommend if youre visiting Cape breton! (Or of you live here)

Every time we visit cape Breton we make sure to come here. It's a beautiful small restaurant and well worth standing to get in. We try something new every time and they never cease to amaze me. I am a cook from Ontario and my hat off to every employee as the place is amazing.

We dropped by this little gem today. Food was so good, as expected because the place was busy both sit down and take out. Food is fresh, hot and flavorful. My mom has the roast beef the plate was plentiful and tasted like it just came out the oven. We had the breakfast and no complaints at all. We all left satisfied might even stop by for dinner!

The best Breakfast and it's close to home . The servers are always friendly and been so often they don't even bring menus now . Definitely a great little spot to eat . Only downfall is their parking lot . Its very small and its always packed

I ordered deep fried fish which came with mashed potatoes, carrots and coleslaw. Great value for good food quality. Lovely family dining settings.

Amazing food every time. Nice sized portions for a decent price. Staff is very friendly. All around great place.

One day I might try the ribs... but I'm so addicted to the chicken, I might not. Best chicken on the island!

Jay's is a very popular restaurant for Glace Bay residents and beyond. The interior has undergone significant improvements but the food remains as delicious as ever. The chicken is excellent along with a serving of French fries. And staff have the traditional Cape Breton friendliness. Small but serves up tasty food in an exceptionally clean environment.

Very tasty food and great service, prices are very reasonable.

Never in my life was I spoke to then when I was waited on by a blonde who was very rude and wouldn't let me speak. I think it'd sad

I heard the managers are breaking labor laws, taking tips from the cooking staff and not paying workers for 2 weeks of training. Laying their hands on employees + spitting on an employee. The food has went down hill since new owners took over.

The social media presence is awesome - its better than TV. I am sure the food and service are great too. Are there plans for a reality TV show yet? Maybe with Martina and Tracy?

Ignorant new owners think it's OK to keep staff tips and not pay them for training. I honestly hope an investigation with the better business bureau happens

I drove over to Jay's from lingan..ordered 2 snacks and chicken Caesar salad. While waiting, they came out to say they had no cheese for it..then came out had no croutons...I drove home opened dish to discover no chicken with the Caesar salad. I called..clerk apologized ..said they would send my order over right away. 5 minutes later clerk called said her supervisor won't let her send my order over because cost is 25 dollars, but would put order on file there for me for future. I explained not my fault, I paid for my meal and would like it for my supper tonight. Told her this is not how you treat customers and how to do business. Very disappointing and I refused the order!

I ordered a club house. There was no tomato and was missing the bacon. My fries were not properly cooked. I took my order back where I was staying which was 25 minutes away. No way I was going to drive back to return my food and complain. I sucked it up and ate it. I work very hard for my money and when I put trust in ordering at any restaurant I expect to get what I order. My friend said call and at least complain. I complained and the lady I talked to was rude and said bring the order back and they will replace it. I explained I was in Reserve and it wasn’t that easy to jump in the car run back to Glacé bay. Then she said then what are you calling here for and complaining to me over the phone if your not willing to bring the order back? I then got defensive and said listen here lady drop the attitude and do what your paid to do. She then said excuse me I am the owner. I then said … with a attitude like that you won’t be in business very long. Then she hung up on me. Go figure.

This is a really neat historical location. The displays were overall well done and easy to read. The location itself is a bit small and some displays need maintenance but it was j retesting non the less. The staff were helpful with regards to questions about the local area. The outside of the building has some good scenary and is worth a quick walk! Parking is sufficient for the traffic flow to the area.

Better than I expected, from previous parks Canada controlled sites experiences. The site itself geographically is like something out of a novel. You want to build a large stone home right there, staring at the ocean. Inside is a fairly informative and robust display of Snr Marconi and his accomplishments. As well, there is plenty of coinciding information about related figures and there relation to Marconi if any. The staff here were very young here once again. Although, seemingly aware of where they worked, Marconi and telegraphic messaging. They were helpful and engaging. The older gentleman volunteering?? was very informative and kind as well. I am noticing a theme where it seems Parks Canada HR dept is employing an AGEIST approach to hiring.

AMAZING! I was skeptical with the mixed reviews but I went in August 2025 and the small museum is well planned out and so informative and there were 2 staff there and I was immediately greeted. After learning everything in the museum I went outside and even though it’s just concrete remnants it was still cool to know that this is where this very historical event took place. Please don’t listen to the bad reviews and go here and learn all about Marconi and his invention that changed the world and besides it’s free.

Loved the place for it's historical value, well presented with lots of information on Marconi's work. There's an an amateur radio station on site operated on schedule. There's a small coloring table to keep smaller kids busy ;-) Owned by "Parks$Canada" could use a bit of work on the outside where the ruins of the original building are. The place could appeal mostly to one who has an interest in radio communication. 73

Neat little stop to learn more about Marconi and his impact on the early days of distance communications

A piece of history! It is free and I learned about this historic place.

Unfortunately,it was closed when we got there! We went on Oct 2.

This is not the beach. Don’t follow directions to go here. You’re looking for “Big Glace Bay Beach.”

Good place for weekends.

I recently visited here and placed an order for a pizza. Upon arriving, I had to wait a long time before anyone even acknowledged me, despite being the only customer in the shop at the time. After finally placing my order, I ended up waiting even longer, and when I asked about my pizza, I was told it had already been ready and set aside. I wasn’t informed that it was ready, which led to unnecessary waiting. I was disappointed with both the lack of initial attention and the communication around my order. I believe that better service and clearer communication would greatly improve the experience for your customers.

Please do make sure to ask for a spoon if you are ordering any wraps because the way they make it, its impossible to eat without it and some of them do have serious hearing issues, i dont know why they dont make the thing thats ordered

Great place , quick service and always has lots of workers there but only 1 register open which is crazy in the morning n lunch time

4 years no AC, can't sit down without sweating profusely. Owner's questionable. Staff great

Best service ever That Colleen has the best smile and Wendy is always so friendly

No air conditioning!! Shame on you Tim Hortons for all the money you’re making that your workers have to work in those conditions!

No sausage for sandwiches that were ordered online. Cappuccino is dirty water?