While the Village moves into the future our coal mining heritage is an undeniable part of the charm and character of Cumberland. Walking down Dunsmuir Avenue, named for the industrialist who owned Union Colliery Company and founded the Village, past beautiful historic buildings, it’s easy to imagine the hard-scrabble and provincial roots that preceded today’s active and bustling community.
Although the history and continued presence of the K’ómoks people and their ancestors are not as visible today, reconciliation is a priority of the Village, and some steps have been taken to include K’ómoks culture within the downtown area of the Village such as the alley naming project.
The following links provide more information about Cumberland’s heritage: