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​Fortin & Gravelle Mine

GATINEAU PARK, ​QUÉBEC
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INFORMATION

This mine is one of several abandoned mines located in Gatineau Park. The mine was owned by J.H. Wallingford and operated from 1899 to 1952 and was slowly flooded over the years. Tailings litter the forest with shinning Mica and quartz. Mica, feldspar and apatite were the main minerals that were mined at this location. Gatineau Park has posted warning throughout the forest notifying hikers of open pits.
We found old bottles and metal artifacts throughout the forest near the mine. Near one of the flooded pits we saw a baby black bear 50 feet away near a ravine. The mother was nowhere in sight, at that moment we decided to pack up and leave.
This site was a nice walk through swamps, lakes and ravines but beware of your surroundings.

Location ID #CM0023

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HELP US PROTECT GATINEAU PARK AND LEAVE NO TRACE.


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POTENTIAL RISKS:
RESTRICTIONS ARE IMPOSED
The Mine Is Fenced In by Gatineau Park
Open Pits
​Loose Rock

Note:
No one should attempt to explore an abandoned mine as there are many dangers such as cave-ins, bad air, and hidden shafts. Explore at own risk.​

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TERRAIN DIFFICULTY:
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FAMILY FRIENDLY:
Yes

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EQUIPMENT:
Hiking Shoes In Summer
Snow Shoes In Winter

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TOURS:
N/A

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How To Get There:

Park on Promenade Champlain near the opening of trail 7. Take trail 7 until parallel to mine coordinates. Then walk through the woods toward coordinates provided below.

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Coordinates: 45.474823, -75.834918
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Estimated Travel Time: 30:00 from downtown Ottawa.

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Last Updated:  October 18, 2021
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