Prospecting for gold at Mont Tremblant, Quebec

Mont Tremblant, was derived from the local Algonquin natives, who called it the "trembling mountain."

The summit is at an elevation of 875 metres (2,871 ft), which makes it one of the tallest peaks in the Laurentians.

In 1938 an explorer from Philadelphia named Joe Ryan came to the region prospecting gold.

Accompanied by Harry Wheeler and by Lowell Thomas, an American journalist, they climbed to the summit.

It is documented that Joe Ryan had vowed to transform the landscape into a world-class alpine village.






Only one year later, his dream was realized. In February 1939, Joe Ryan opened the Mont Tremblant Lodge, which remains part of the Pedestrian Village today.

With architecture reminiscent of traditional Quebec, the mountain hosted visitors from around the world.(Wiki)

We will investigate Joe Ryan's gold prospecting at Mont Tremblant and post what we find ...

Panning for Gold in Ontario, Canada

Is there Gold in Ontario ? Gold certainly can be found in the most unexpected places. Not far from Madoc, in the Peterborough area, is a place called Eldorado. They called it that because one year before Confederation in 1867, gold was found there.

The strike at Eldorado was the first time the elusive metal was found in quantity worth mining and it only lasted a short while. Today that southern fringe of the Canadian Shield country has several small properties but never enough to make a mine.

Actually the first gold found in Ontario was discovered near Bruce Mines, west of Sudbury. The golden stuff was found while copper mining was going on and only in trace form anyway.

Gold deposits in the Porcupine district near Timmins Ontario were so rich that for a time it produced more gold than any other place in North America.... More: http://www.treasureventure.ca/magazine/100-treasure/192-ontario-gold-is-where-you-find-it

This site has a photo gallery of minerals found in Ontario. http://www.ontariominerals.com/index.html

Wikipedia history of Cobalt and mining activity. (many useful links featured) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobalt,_Ontario

The very best place to prospect for gold in Ontario is the green belt quartz that streaks through the islands and wilderness all around the Lake of the Woods south of Kenora Ontario. There is still lots of gold in these parts and recreational prospectors are always turning up with large nuggets or gold and quartz.

Maps of gold mining Sites in Canada

These are very useful maps that show the major locations of Gold and Silver producing Mines in Canada: The Atlas of Canada - Mining and Minerals

Where to find Gold in Alberta, Canada

In the past gold has been recovered in areas of the North Saskatchewan, Red Deer, Peace, and Athabasca River systems... You can find placer gold along the North Saskatchewan River below the rapids at Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, extending to approximately 15 miles below Fort Saskatchewan ... http://www.howtofindgoldnuggets.com/where_to_find_gold/gold_mining_in_alberta 

Prospecting for Gold in Canada

We are here Prospecting for Gold in Canada. Everything you need to know to find that gold, or silver and maybe even some platinum. Lets get this started. Check out this awesome starter Kit : Garrett Gold Paning Kit