Category: Canada
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ESTEVAN MINE TOUR (ESTEVAN, SASKATCHEWAN)
“With coal mining deeply rooted in Estevan”s past and present, the inner workings of the mining industry can be fascinating to watch. These guided tours help develop an in-depth understanding of coal mining in and around the Estevan area, and are FREE of cost. The tours originate at the Visitor Information Centre and run from…
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KENO CITY MINING MUSEUM (KENO CITY, YUKON)
“This museum captures the gold and silver mining history of the area dating from the early 1900s. Displays of early tools and equipment, as well as memorabilia and photographs, offer the visitor precious glimpses into the experiences of everyday life in isolated northern mining communities.” Click Here for More Information on the Keno City Mining…
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TIMMINS UNDERGROUND GOLD MINE TOUR (TIMMINS, ONTARIO)
“Gather in the dry where you change into mining gear for your trip underground with experienced underground miners. We provide you with a hard hat, lamp, belt, coveralls and boots, but we do recommend that you bring a warm pair of socks and a sweater; the temperature underground is a year-round 3 degrees Celsius!” Click…
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SIMPSON MINE SHAFT (BRUCE MINES, ONTARIO)
“The Simpson Copper Mine Shaft, a crucial piece of Canadian mining history, is located right in the town of Bruce Mines. The Bruce Mines, as they were collectively known, produced the first hard-rock copper in Canada in 1847. Having been restored to demonstrate copper mining of the 1800″s, the Simpson Shaft is open for guided…