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​Laurentine 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 Laurentide Mica Co. and operated from 1908 to 1910 and was slowly flooded over the decades. Large Tailing piles litter the forest with shinning Mica. Mica and apatite were the main minerals that were mined at this location.  Gatineau Park has posted warning and fences throughout the forest notifying hikers of open pits.
 
​No artifacts here found at this location. We noticed an old stone walkway that leads from the current road to the mine. Stones are lined up in a row defining the path ahead.

​This site is easily accessible and only a couple of minutes from the road.

Location ID #CM0022

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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
Fence

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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PHOTOGRAPHY




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How To Get There:

Park on Promenade Champlain and walk towards coordinates provided below.

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Coordinates: 45.472453, -75.840006
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Estimated Travel Time: 31:00 from downtown Ottawa.

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Last Updated:  October 18, 2021
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