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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 ...
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 …
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 coal mines of south eastern Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada, were originally discovered in about 1850, near present-day Nanaimo. Sean Daly The remnants of Morden Colliery, which was located just south of Dunsmuir's Wellington
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 …
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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.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: +1 250 248 6272 | Website | Hours: 9 am – 7 pm daily, closes 6 pm on Wednesdays. Located in the small town of Coombs, the Old Country Market is one of the best places to visit on Vancouver Island. Located an hour south of Campbell River, the market is known for having a ton of imported gifts from all over the …
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.-----
The Nanaimo Gold District, situated near the city of Nanaimo, is another prominent mining area on Vancouver Island. Gold mining activities in this district were prevalent during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The district's gold-bearing creeks and rivers attracted numerous miners, and it was here that the famous Leech River Gold …
Vancouver Island is the largest island on the West Coast of North America, enjoying the warmest climate in British Columbia and Canada. Located in southwest BC, Vancouver Island is separated from the mainland of British Columbia and Washington State by Johnstone Strait, Queen Charlotte Strait, the Strait of Georgia, and the Strait of Juan de
Geology and mineralisation of North Island project. The copper-gold project is a combination of 212 mixed legacy and cell mineral claims covering 33,447ha.
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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 mine lay dormant until 1933 when R.W. Williams leased the reverted Crown Grants which he then optioned to Vancouver Island Gold Mine Ltd. In 1934 a tunnel was driven into the hillside at a cost of $15,000 and …
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.
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 …
Beyond Nootka is the first comprehensive history of the mountain regions of Vancouver Island. It recounts the tales of the early explorers, prospectors, surveyors and mountaineers as they pushed into ever more remote areas. ... the mountain lost its importance to the economy. The Lenora Mine operated between 1898 and 1903 (when it became ...
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.
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 ...
The mine lay dormant until 1933 when R.W. Williams leased the reverted Crown Grants which he then optioned to Vancouver Island Gold Mine Ltd. In 1934 a tunnel was driven into the hillside at a cost of $15,000 and between 1834 and 1936 the company employed an average of 10-12 men for the 3 years.
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, …
Let us help you find the remains of the ever alluring Cumberland Mine Ruins, as well as a bit of the fascinating history of said mines.
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 ...
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 …
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