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​Kingdon Mine

GALETTA, ONTARIO
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INFORMATION

The following information was written and provided by Galetta Community Association.
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The Morris Island area has a long history of mineral deposits. It was believed that the First Nations knew of copper in the area and early French explorers identified minerals possibly as early as 1743. Several attempts were made to work these deposits and a formal mine operated briefly in the mid-1880s. Operations ceased shortly thereafter when all buildings and equipment were destroyed by fire.

The mine was not operated on any large scale until it was re-activated in 1914 to meet the demand for lead during WW I. The mine then operated continually and the lead ore was smelted on site until it was closed in 1931. During its 47 years of operation, Kingdon Mine became the largest lead mine and smelter in Canada. It is estimated that 60 million pounds of lead was extracted. At its peak, the mine employed 600 people and 250 families lived in the Village of Kingdon Mines.
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Today, other than the foundations of the mine buildings, the only immediate evidence of the former mine is the massive tailings just north of the hydro transmission lines. These tailings were used locally for some time as an aggregate until the elevated levels of lead caused health concerns. 
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Location ID #CM0014

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POTENTIAL RISKS:
Restrictions Are Imposed
Private Property ​owned by

Kingdon Holdings Limited 
​Property under 
surveillance

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:
No

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EQUIPMENT:
Boots

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TOURS:
N/A

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MIne map: N/A



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How To Get There:

Private property; location not accessible.

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Coordinates: N/A
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Coordinates are not available for this location at the request of the property owner

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Estimated Travel Time: 44:00 from downtown Ottawa.

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