Bellevue Underground Mine

The Bellevue Underground Mine tour will take you 1, 000 feet into the mine, where you will be 150 feet below the surface. Explore the mine's inner-workings while you learn about the rich history of one of Canada's underground coal mines.

Equipped with a miner's helmet and lamp, join us as we explore the rich cultural history of an authentic underground coal mine.
Pre-booked tours are required. Book your tour online on our website! Amenities: Good for kids Major obstacles the mine encountered in the early years were explosions and strikes. At least 50 men lost their lives due to cave-ins and carbon monoxide poisoning (afterdamp). The miners demand for increased wages was the dominant issue during strikes. A six month strike in 1924 was the most important as it reduced the miners’ wages to a level that remained virtually unchanged until about 1939.
With the beginning of World War II, the demand for coal began to recover and the Bellevue Mine’s production began to increase. In 1941 the mine produced just over 454, 000 tons, which was the most it had ever produced in one year. However, the high production figures were not matched by high profits and, in most years, small losses were recorded. The reasons for this were the low coal prices due to an overabundance of coal and government price controls.