Dig into history at the Amethyst Mines
Sponsored by the City of Thunder Bay
Northwestern Ontario’s rich mining history is carved deep into the hard rock at Amethyst Mine Panorama, North America’s largest amethyst deposit. The authentic site is only a few minutes’ drive from the Trans-Canada Highway, just a half-hour drive from Thunder Bay. Informative walking tours survey the mine and take in the area’s great scenery, above and below the ground. It’s a chance to learn about the natural geology and experience the down-to-earth cultural history of the area. Of course, you’re going to want to grab a hammer and mine the depths yourself. Get swinging and you can take home your own shimmering sample of violet quartz.
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