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Premier Listings for Cumberland Located in the Comox Valley south of Courtenay, and once Canada's smallest and westernmost city, Cumberland was a bustling coal mining community from 1888, with workers streaming in from Europe, China and Japan. Cumberland was founded in 1888 by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. The original …

The Forgotten Gold Mines of Vancouver Island

Robert Brown is credited with the first gold finds on Vancouver Island. The discovery was made in a place known as Leech River, and prospectors soon rushed to the island in search of gold. The …

Lost Tunnel of Leechtown, Vancouver Island, …

Ed Mullard's Lost Tunnel of Leechtown, Vancouver Island, Canada. Did the spaniards mine gold on the island long before british arrival? Ed Mullard's legendary lost mine.

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Legend of the Lost Golden Bullets Mine

Legend of the Lost Golden Bullets Mine. by Lindsay Elms. History has proven that there is nothing more alluring then the scent of gold and the possibility of finding the mother lode. Vancouver Island has seen its share of gold rushes but never any as big as the Klondyke or Cariboo. However, there is one story that has stirred the imagination of ...

Search for Slumach's Lost Gold Mine – Part 1 The Legend

Slumach's mine is located in Garibaldi Park, at least that is where the legend suggests it's located. The old mines in Whonnock are well known. There are 4 mines near Rolley Lake (the Walden, Holmes/Larson, McLeary aka Independence, and the Williams). There is also the old Prosser mine near the Ruskin dam.

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Mount Sicker: The Mines and Ghost Town of Lenora

Today, to reach the site of the old mines and the ghost town of Lenora, turn onto Mount Prevost Road off Somenos Road or Mount Sicker Road off Westholme Road and follow …

Leechtown History

Leechtown is a ghost town on the Southern end of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. On 18 July 1864 the Leech River was named and 'payable' gold was discovered by members of the Vancouver Island Exploring Expedition (VIEE), which led to a gold rush and the establishment of Leechtown.

The Lost Lemon Mine Mystery

i have studied the tale of the lost lemon for years as i live in the bow valley, the name lemon was given after the fact, when a con man, by the name of lemon took people up to the area south of the spray lakes to the only known pass at the time, which was discovered by a priest by the name of deshmett, the area we call white mans pass, …

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Comstock Mountain: And the Yreka Copper Mine of …

The mountains on the northern end of Vancouver Island gradually begin to diminish in height when compared to their southern and central counterparts, however, open alpine vegetation can still be found on their summits considering their lower elevations. ... The Noranda Mining Company of Canada made an extensive preliminary mineral survey of …

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5 abandoned Vancouver Island sites and their history

An example of an Urbex hobbyist is Vancouver Island's own West Coast Abandoned Adventures. The popular Facebook page, run by Colin Smith, documents the exploration of all things abandoned on Vancouver Island from cars, homes and more. However, Urbex can be dangerous, with crumbling structures and violation of …

I found Slumachs lost gold mine on vancouver island.

I found Slumach's lost gold mine on vancouver island. yes i found his lost mine a long time ago, but last summer we found the lost spanish placer mine that he found. It appears that the spanish found a older placer mine as well. the lost mine is directly connected to the caves with dem boards.-----lost mine storys from the area.-----

Global firm apologizes to Quatsino First Nation for damage …

A multi-national mining company has issued a public apology to the Quatsino First Nation for longstanding damage done to its traditional territory during operations of the Island Copper Mine. The open pit mine is located deep in Quatsino ancestral lands on Northern Vancouver Island, and at one point it became the lowest …

Nyrstar to reopen Myra Falls mine, restore jobs on Vancouver Island …

Swiss-headquartered firm Nyrstar has struck a plan to reopen the Myra Falls zinc, copper and lead mine west of Campbell River on Vancouver Island, restoring almost 300 jobs that were lost nearly ...

Legend of the Lost Golden Bullets Mine

Vancouver Island has seen its share of gold rushes but never any as big as the Klondyke or Cariboo. However, there is one story that has stirred the imagination of many men for …

the privateer gold mine

The Privateer mine in located in Zeballos, BC, on the west side of Vancouver Island. Zeballos is named after Lt. Ciriaco Cevallos who was on board one of the early ships of the Spanish explorers from a voyage that …

BC Abandoned Mines | Bralorne-Pioneer Gold …

A trip to the Bralorne and Pioneer Gold Mines from Vancouver means taking either the scenic 6.5 hour route through Lillooet or the 4.5 hour trip across the notorious Hurley River Forestry Service …

the privateer gold mine

The Privateer mine in located in Zeballos, BC, on the west side of Vancouver Island. Zeballos is named after Lt. Ciriaco Cevallos who was on board one of the early ships of the Spanish explorers from a voyage …

Lucky Jim Goldmine Historic Site | Quadra Island Trails

The Lucky Jim Gold Mine site was entrusted to the Quadra Island community in 2008 by its owner to restore as an historic site for all to enjoy. It is a magical place to …

Lost Tunnel of Leechtown, Vancouver Island, …

Metal Detecting UK Home > Lost Gold & Silver Mines, Caves & Tunnels > Lost Tunnel of Leechtown The Lost Tunnel of Leechtown, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Some time in the 1950's, a gold …

Leechtown Vancouver Island

They headed further north in Oregon and Washington and then eventually some of them ended up on Vancouver Island. It was there in 1864 that gold was found in the Leech and Sooke rivers. ... travelled from Victoria overland by trail or by steamer to Sooke. By August 14 of that same year, 227 mining licences had been issued there were about 5-6 ...

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Formed in 1984, Pacific Bentonite Ltd. (PBL) is a privately owned company dedicated to identifying deposits of industrial minerals suitable for mining, processing and marketing. One of our most notable projects to date has been the Décor Mine, located west of Hat Creek Valley and approximately 200km Northeast of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Leech River And The Lost Cave Of Gold – BC Gold …

Leech River And The Lost Cave Of Gold. The Leech River on Vancouver Island, B.C. was named after Peter John Leech. Peter Leech was a …

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New Copper Mine For North Island? | Business Examiner

PORT HARDY – Will the North Island be getting another copper mine?. Northisle Copper & Gold Inc., based in Vancouver, is currently digging around to see if it's possible to start a new mine in 2026 that could employ as many as 500 people, and around 1,000 construction workers in the pre-opening building stage. NorthIsle has been …

Vancouver Island's Myra Falls mine shuts down

The Myra Falls polymetallic mine on Vancouver Island is shutting down again, and the mine's owners are seeking creditor protection. The Myra Falls underground mine produces copper, lead and zinc ...