2026 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Miners Memorial hosts a series of events, including Song of the Workers and a graveside vigil commemorating the lives lost and pays tribute to those who fought on their behalf for safer working conditions. This time-honoured event upholds the commitment to continue the fight for workers of today and commemorates the loss of over 300 lives in Cumberland mines, who never returned home after a day of work.
Friday, June 12, 2026
7 PM – 10:30 PM | Songs of the Workers
Location: The Cumberland Cultural Centre | Buchanan Hall | 2687 Dunsmuir Ave
Saturday, June 13
8 AM – 10:00 AM | Pancake Breakfast
Location: The Cumberland Recreation Institute, 2665 Dunsmuir Ave
10:30 AM | Graveside Vigil
Location: The Cumberland Municipal Cemetery, 4441 Minto Road
12:00 PM | Cumberland Japanese Cemetery and Chinese Cemetery Graveside Vigils
Location: Cumberland Japanese Cemetery, Union Road, Cumberland
1:30 – 3:00 PM | Community Cold Plate Lunch
Location: Cultural Centre (Buchanan Hall), 2674 Dunsmuir Ave
$15 Single Meal Ticket | $25 Single Meal Ticket ‘In Support’
3:00 PM | Labour History Walking Tour
Location: Cumberland Museum & Archives, 2680 Dunsmuir Ave
Admission | BY DONATION | Donations collected at the Museum
4:00 PM | Labour History Program (TBD)
Location: Cumberland Museum & Archives, 2680 Dunsmuir Ave
Admission | BY DONATION
Sunday, June 14
11 am | Museum Tour
Location: Cumberland Museum & Archives, 2680 Dunsmuir Ave
Admission | BY DONATION
Monday, June 15
3:30 PM– 6:30 PM | Labour History Canoe Tour
Location: Cumberland Lake Park Society, 1100 Comox Lake Road
Interested in Volunteering?
Email programs@cumberlandmuseum.ca or complete our online volunteer form here!