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... ........ Timmins o <ffelrs gold mine tour Get ready for adventure. Everyone has t'eard about the goid rushes ln Califomia and the Klondike, but on. of the richest strikes of ail lime occurred ln the Porcupine area. The Hollinger gonld mine, discovered ln 1909 by Benny Holîl nger, was once the richest gold producer ln the western hemnIsphere. lis total gold production was more than $400 million despite gold then sellng for one-tenth of ils current value. The Timmins Underground Gold Une Tour and Museum now occupies thîs site. When you arrive at the tour site you willi be given a hard hat, mining lamp, bell caveralls and boots, the same as those wom bW real miners. We also suggest a sweater, slacks and socks due to the oeoier temperatures underground. Voul spend an hour and a hait underground explorlng the lfe of a miner including an underground rail ride, drilllng, mucklng cars, a mine rescue station, a realistlc blastlng display and vlew the largest gold nugget you may ever see. Vour tour guides are ail retired miners who made their living pounding and blasting the earth for precious gold. They'Il have plenty of storles to tell about Wie unde rg round. Back on surface, vihors will be able to spend three to four hours exploring the Jupiter Headframe and observation deck wlth its vlew of several open pits and the Summer 'ýMelange' ai Parkwood Parkwood Estates In Oshawa is now presentlng, until July 15, 'Melange,' an exhibition by the Ajax Crealive Arts that lnc&jdes 33 works representing a vaîiety of styles and techniques, from pencl sketching to painting on porcelain. Ajax Creative Arts, wllh over 50 active members ranglng from 'beginner to accomplished artists, meets ln Pickering Village three times weekly. Demonstrations and workshops wlth worklng sessions are avallable monthly. Spring and fail shows are held each year wlh approxlmately 400 palntlngs on sale. Admission for adufts is $5, seniors/ students $3,and familles $-12. city of lmmins. You wlill aiso be able to explore the Hollinger 1-buse, prospectors trai and ln 1995, the new gold brick pour. At the Prospectrs Haven and slulce you can hunt and pan for gold, and keep al you uind. Injoy a lelsurely lunch'ai the 'friendly northemn restaurant and stroîl through the gallery and unique shops featured on site. Please arrive at the tour site a haif-hour before tour tUme and don't forget to brlng your camera. TIMMINSCLEAN, SAFE, GOLD MINE TOUR Dress like a miner, spend 1 1/2 hours underground with an experienced miner. See authentie mining demonstrations, gold, an explosive display and much more. See a full size gold pour. On the surface, walk the prospector's trail, visit the Hollinger House, the' Headframe, pan for gold and keep ail that you find, etc. Bat at the GoId Mine Cafe and look for good buys at the Gallery and the Miner's Pick. "Jo urn ey to th e Centre of the Earth" And ... don't forget to bring your camera! For bookings and rates, cal]: (705) 267-6222 or 1-800-387-TIMM 220 Algonquin Blvd. E.., Timmins, Ont. P4N 1B3 AI<tUKDABLE AND CLOSER THAN YOU THINK! Over 1 200 square miles of adventure with 500 lakes and. rivers to explore, one of Ontario's finest Provincial Parks, a unique and exciting underground Gold Mine Tour, and an educational, eye-opening Demonstration Forest. AHl of this, and more, can be found within the boundaries of the City of Timmins, "The Citv with the Heart of Go/cl". To receive your free, personalized information package, please write, fax or cail: TIMMINS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUIREAU, 54 Spruce Street South, Timmins, Ont. P4N 2M5 1 -800-387-TIMM (705) 264-08111 Fax: (705) 267-6222 E-mail: saariw@vianet.on.ca CDE " - .EDC TIMMINS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT cORPORATION Getaways e June 26, 1996 1