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Top 10 Mines in Canada, Canada
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1. Mine Capelton
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By AllieH9 - Gilbertville, United States
We've gone on a tour of a coal mine, a quarry, and various other such occurances. This tour takes the cake! I learned so much about the region, the copper mining process, and geology!! Our guide was very proficient in English and because there were only six of us who spoke English, we had a very private tour. If you are in the area, this is a MUST! Absolutely worth every penny!!! Oh and if you bring/wear some warmup pants and a sweatshirt, you'll probably thank yourself.
2. Bell Island Community Museum - No. 2 Mine Tour
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5.0 based on 571 reviews
Closed for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Opening May 2021. Group and Off Season Tours can be booked in April, 2021. This “Cultural Tourism Award” winner is a 20 minute ferry ride from scenic Portugal Cove. When you arrive, the #2 Underground Mine Tour & Museum is a 5 minute car ride from the ferry dock. At our facility you will be greeted by local tour guides who will share our history and tell you amazing stories about our forefathers. You'll be inspired by tales of these hard working Bell Islanders who risked their lives to supply the world markets with precious iron ore and were instrumental in contributing to the economic stability of the province of Newfoundland Labrador in the early 1900's. Our experience includes a walking tour that goes down into the #2 Mine to 650 feet on a 10 degree slope. Wear a jacket or warm sweater, it is 6 degrees. After your tour, sit and enjoy a cup of our own Miners' Blend Coffee with a treat in our newly renovated Mug Up Coffee Shop.
Reviewed By 915philln - Woodstock, Canada
Had a fantastic time learning the history of the mine and of the business of mining, our guide Bonnie was amazing and brought the tour to life and as a bonus she has the voice of an angel singing a song for us about mining. The whole island was a highlite of our trip
3. Cristal du Lac
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Quebec’s tourist attraction: an open pit crystal mine located in Lac-St-Jean, close to Saguenay. *Mineral initiation activity for the whole family outdoors. *Hike with crystal dig: A guided tour that will allow you to dig your own crystal quartz from an open pit mine. An educational approach with our prospector to learn more about crystal extraction and regional geology. *Express-Prospection: Sluice a bag of mining rough, like in the Klondike era while keeping your gemstones and fossils. * Shocking pearl oysters: Assist a shocker specialist and discover your natural pearl that you can also set on site by an artisan * Museum: Visit our crystal gallery, with more than 100 specimens coming directly from the mine site a few kilometers from the activity center. Discover world’s minerals in our Boutique.
4. Historic Iron Mines Caland & Steep Rock
5. Bonanza Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By bartco2020 - Covington, United States
very interesting historical past. A must see on your Yukon Tour. Dawson Creek a gateway to the Alaska Highway, the only major road that connects Northern BC, the Yukon, and Alaska to southern Canada and the lower 48° states of the United States.
6. Britannia Mine Museum
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4.5 based on 505 reviews
Rumble aboard The Underground train as it rolls through an historic mining haulage tunnel. Push up your sleeves at our Gold Panning Pavilion and keep what you find! Immerse yourself in the live-action, multi-sensory experience of BOOM! Learn about minerals, the copper extraction process and what life was like back in the day as the mill building is brought back to life. Britannia Mine Museum opens up a little-seen world that fascinates all ages, offering awe-inspiring sights and memorable family experiences. Take a step back in time at this award-winning attraction and National Historic Site. Located along the beautiful Sea to Sky corridor between Squamish and Vancouver. Advanced booking recommended due to limited daily tours. Covid-19 Protocols BC Government and WorkSafeBC recommended safety protocols have been implemented onsite including, Increased Site Sanitization Social Distancing Indicators and Restricted Tour Times
Reviewed By vicwed9 - Campbell River, Canada
It was advertised on Global News and so glad it was! We would've missed this gem. The ride up was gorgeous. The museum was well laid out with many activities and so much information. The movie "Boom!" was well done and took place in the Concentrator which was very cool. We would do it again. It's great for all ages. It includes the movie, gold panning, an underground train ride and many buildings to browse through. Wow!
7. Cape Breton Miners' Museum
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4.5 based on 504 reviews
Reviewed By motorhead2469 - Juniper, Canada
This is a must go to, we went to Louisburg in the morning and Miners Museum in the afternoon! The underground tour is great, amazing stories that keep you entirely engaged. Tough on taller people or if you have a bad back. Next time I will bring a kneeling pad to be more comfortable during the stops. Perhaps they could offer that there?
8. Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 465 reviews
The Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site is considered Canada's most complete historic coal mine. We are currently closed for the season. Check our social media or website for updates. We'll see you all in 2021!
Reviewed By MsFudd - Edmonton, Canada
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 1/2 hours at the mine. Jay, our conductor, was able to share numerous background facts about the many structures. In addition to the train there are tours of the Tipple and other parts of the mine which require an amount of hiking. It's a great place to visit, particularly if you have interest in coal mining.
9. La Cite de l'Or
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Culture802433
This location is listed as "La Cite de l'Or". It should be (or should also be) listed as the Lamaque Mining Village since it is now (since 2012) a National Historic Site. The Mine and the Mining Village and other relevant buildings are located in the former village of Bourlamaque which was amalgamated with the Town of Val d'Or. This location is listed as a museum and what a museum it is !!! It covers several streets of homes, bunk houses, clinics, etc., all of which were associated with the mine during its 50 years of operations. This is a must-see location for anyone who is interested in Canadian and Quebec Heritage.
10. The Blue Point Amethyst Mine
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4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Nerm58 - Calgary, Canada
I spent 3 hours at this mine and wish I'd spent more time there. ALL the praise for this mine is true. The many types of beautiful amethyst here are fairly easy to find and don't require much washing. There are also lots of great, professionally cleaned samples for sale at reasonable prices. The owner is a very accomodating, generous, and likeable gentleman. I highly recommend this experience to people of all ages.
