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Simpson Copper Mine |
The Simpson Copper Mine Shaft, a crucial piece of Canadian mining history, is located right in the town of Bruce Mines, 40 miles east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The Bruce Mines, as they were collectively known, produced the first hard-rock copper in Canada (and possibly North America) in 1847. Having been restored to demonstrate copper mining of the 1800's, the Simpson Shaft is open for guided tours during the summer months. The Cornwall Industrial Heritage Partnership has been diligently working to acquire World Heritage Site status for the Bruce Mines in order to recognize "the historical, social and economic importance of Cornish hard-rock mining and engineering" worldwide. |
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Season: June 23, 2003 - September 7, 2003 Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Sunday Location: 9242 Highway 17 Bruce Mines, Ontario
(use entrance to Central Algoma Medical Centre to access parking for mine shaft located behind the Medical Centre) |
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Simpson Mine Shaft: Current Photo |
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