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Bruce Mines & Area
W
elcome to the beautiful, historic town of Bruce Mines
& area. Nestled on the North Shore of Lake Huron,
straddling the Trans-Canada Highway, Bruce Mines & area is
a true four-season destination. Founded in 1846, our scenic
town is rich in history, the arts, nature and waterways! Our roots
reach back to the earliest settlements in Canda, the discovery
of copper and the first copper mine in North America. Visit a
100+ year old dollhouse at the Museum, travel underground
at the Simpson Mine Shaft, or take a self-guided historical
walking tour. A waterway paradise awaits as you canoe, kayak
and enjoy the in-land lakes; rivers and streams and one of the
top 5 beaches in Ontario is located within 20 km. Experience
perfect sunsets and picturesque vistas! Our full service marina
is close to all amenities and is located along the waterway that
stretches into the North Channel of Lake Huron; a favourite of
boaters.
It’s called a sportsman’s paradise: fishing, hunting, resorts
with amenities, snowmobile trails, snowshoeing, skiing and
ice fishing. Nature is at its finest here with waterways and
geologically unique formations including puddingstone, ripple
rock and Gordon Lake deposit.
Hike the Kensington Conservancy’s nature trails or cycle
the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Artisans of all mediums
and craftmanship abound. Explore the recently discovered
honey, alpaca products and agri-tours. Bruce Mines & area - A
painting location of Tom Thomson’s View Over a Lake: Shore
With Houses (1912). Rolling acres of farmland supply the
Farmers’ Market and kiosks with local produce, maple syrup,
place to pause! Come as a visitor, leave as a friend! For more
Thessalon
N
ow the hub of a large recreation area to the north,
Thessalon was and is a lumber town set on a beautiful
river mouth on upper Lake Huron. Thessalon is located 80 km
(48 mi) east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and the International
Bridge.
Thessalon makes an excellent base for outdoor adventures like
canoeing, fishing and hunting. Art lovers will find local artisans
ready to share their works and ideas with you.
We have an excellent shopping district, good restaurants and
fine accommodations. For more information contact us by
email townofthess@thessalon.ca or visit www.thessalon.ca.
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information contact us at (705) 785-3493, or visit our website at
www.brucemines.ca