The Bell Island Mines — A Legacy Beneath the Sea Located in Conception Bay, Newfoundland, Bell Island was once home to one of the most remarkable iron ore mining operations in the world. Mining began in 1895, after rich iron deposits were discovered running deep beneath the island and extending far under the ocean floor. For more than 70 years, Bell Island’s mines supplied high-grade iron ore to steel mills in Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Hamilton, Ontario, as well as markets overseas. At its peak,

A look inside Bell Island Mine Museum #newfoundlandlabrador #explorenl #visitnewfoundlandlabrador #newfoundland #museum | Visit Newfoundland and Labrador

Aerial views of the Bell Island Ferry, The Legionnaire 👀⛅️ The MV Legionnaire is a modern passenger and vehicle ferry that operates between Portugal Cove and Bell Island in Newfoundland. Launched in 2015 and entering service in 2017, it was built to handle icy waters and provide year-round transportation. At 80 metres long, it can carry about 200 passengers and up to 60 vehicles, offering improved capacity and reliability compared to older vessels. It’s one of two ferries used on this busy rout

Boarding the Ferry ⛴️ to Portugal Cove from Bell Island #adventure #newfoundland | Visit Newfoundland and Labrador