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The 5 Best Mines in Ontario, United States
Discover the best top things to do in Ontario, United States including Historic Iron Mines Caland & Steep Rock, The Blue Point Amethyst Mine, Diamond Willow Amethyst Mine, Amethyst Mine Panorama, Bruce Mines-Simpson Mine Shaft.
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1. Historic Iron Mines Caland & Steep Rock
2. The Blue Point Amethyst Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Nerm58 - Calgary, Canada
I spent 3 hours at this mine and wish I'd spent more time there. ALL the praise for this mine is true. The many types of beautiful amethyst here are fairly easy to find and don't require much washing. There are also lots of great, professionally cleaned samples for sale at reasonable prices. The owner is a very accomodating, generous, and likeable gentleman. I highly recommend this experience to people of all ages.
3. Diamond Willow Amethyst Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By patrickirl123 - Limerick, Ireland
The staff were super friendly and helpful. The road was being worked on and the staff were very helpful. Once they showed us where to go we got to play in the piles of rock. There was a lot of pieces of amethyst and the ground just glittered. We got loads of amethyst for a really low price. The pieces for sale are Hugh quality and reasonably priced
4. Amethyst Mine Panorama
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 184 reviews
Welcome to Amethyst Mine Panorama! Amethyst Mine Panorama is located just 60KM East of Thunder Bay Ontario, on the beautiful Lake Superior Circle Route. Open 7 days a week, holidays included, from May 15 to October 15. This active working amethyst mine welcomes visitors on a seasonal basis. Visit our Welcome Centre, learn the history and geology of Thunder Bay Amethyst and dig your own amethyst in our spacious digging area. Handmade amethyst jewellery and souvenirs are available in the Welcome Centre. This is an all ages activity. Walking & self-guided tours are available. Reservations are not required.
Reviewed By thumper1997 - Plymouth, United States
We specifically came up to Thunder Bay, Ontario for the Amethyst Mine Panorama. It is a working amethyst mine and with admission, they will take you on a short tour that explains how the mine came to be and the history of it. You then get a pail and digging instrument and off you go to collect amethyst rocks. The area is separate from the mining area so it is safe, even for little ones. There is amethyst of various sizes laying all over the ground, you don’t even have to dig for it (but you can dig if you want????). You find the stones and rocks that you like, put them in the pail and when you’re done, you wash and scrub them with a brush. You decide which ones you want to keep, place them in a bag that’s provided and go back to the office. They weigh them for you and charge by the pound. It is so reasonable and that is part of what makes it so fun! They have heavier pieces already lined up for sale if you don’t want to go out into the field. There is also polished stones and jewelry. It is just north of Thunder Bay in the town of Shuniah, Ontario. It is off the highway, just follow the signs. WELL WORTH IT!
5. Bruce Mines-Simpson Mine Shaft
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 8 reviews
