Glace Bay, Nova Scotia in 1987–1988 | Christmas VHS Home Video & Local Landmarks

Step back in time to Christmas 1987 into early 1988 with this original family VHS footage from Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. 🎄 Captured during the holiday season, this video offers a rare and nostalgic look at everyday life, familiar streets, and iconic landmarks across Glace Bay, Dominion, and surrounding areas—many of which have changed or disappeared over the years. 🎥 Featured locations include: 00:00 - Old St. Anne’s Schoolhouse 0:40 - New St. Anne’s Parish 0:56 - Glace Bay General Hospital (new at the time) 1:20 Downtown Glace Bay 2:14 - Video Visions 2:53 - Old Glace Bay Forum 3:15 - Glace Bay Wharf & Highland Fisheries 5:50 - Brookside Street & the old General Hospital (prior to demolition) 6:30 - McKinley’s Pop Factory 7:40 - Glace Bay Police Station (McKeen St.) 8:10 - Sterling Mall (Sobey’s, Tim Hortons, Metropolitan, NSLC) 8:56 - Currie Street 9:25 - Chapel Hill – Glace Bay Community Hospital 10:00 - Glace Bay Water System (Main St.) 10:15 - Dominion, NS 10:45 - Dominion Beach 11:35 - Dominion Schoolhouse 11:55 - River Ryan (ice fishing scenes) 12:37 - Sydney Steel Plant (blast furnace & coke ovens) 14:24 - Whitney Pier This video is shared for historical and nostalgic purposes, especially for: Former and current Cape Bretoners Anyone who grew up in Glace Bay or Dominion Fans of vintage VHS footage Those interested in Nova Scotia’s community and industrial history If you recognize these places—or see faces, buildings, or moments that bring back memories—feel free to share your stories in the comments. ❤️