Abandoned mine in Quebec – Bristol Mine
Had an interesting time last weekend. I went to see the old abandoned Bristol Mine along the banks of the Ottawa River. The “town” of bristol mines still exists and the old mine property is still obvious for its enormous heaps tailings.
Bristol Mines had been opened in 1872 and by the mid 1950’s over 350 people were employed with shafts dropping down below 1200 feet (iron ore).
From the fence line you could see this piece of machinery, it is at the one end of a concrete building. I believe it is part of the “concentrator”. I suspect that there is still industry of some kind taking place on the property, the roads are plowed.
The day was incredibly cold and our time outside the car felt like were were on some kind of polar expedition – snow above the knees and icy wid that numbed the face. I think I will have to return in the summer and pay better attention to the whole area. We were on “Gold mine road Sud”. There has to be a reason for that name as well as a nearby lake “Lac de oro” and other well known mines and possible rockhounding sites (Moss mine etc).
Oi!
I thought you was visiting family!! You skived off didn’t you?
I was visiting the family and they in turn came along visiting the mines. We will make a cave and mine explorer of that flambuyoant Italian yet!
My family is from up this way. Many a relative worked that mine. We still have a cottage up there on the Ottawa River. I’m going there tomorrow in fact.
Interesting background. Thanks for posting.
I would be interested to know what you know of this mine.
Just curious. Did you ever follow up on this?
No, its a long drive from my home in Guelph, but I might next time I am up there visiting relatives
Geodes along the shores of Lake superior
i literally live beside the mines so fuck u