Nearby: Bruce Mines
FoundLocally's Business listings for Bruce Mines Attractions: Bruce Mines Museum 75 Taylor Street (705) 785-3426 (705) 785-3170 (Fax) The museum is also known as the "church on the rock", because it was originally Presbyterian Church built in 1894, it was later used as a post office and a school. It actually became a museum in 1960 and currently houses over 7000 artifacts, including an unusual "Yakaboo" canoe. The museum is open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week during the summer and Monday through Friday in spring and fall. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for seniors, $1 for students and $5 for a family. Visitors are asked to call the museum staff in advance. Simpson Copper Mineshaft (705) 785-3493 The Simpson Mine Shaft is one of the many "Bruce Mines". Take a guided tour through a section of the original mine shaft, reconstructed buildings(the horse whim), an assay office where they graded and tested the ore, exhibit of mining equipment and mineral displays, and an outdoor display of more recent mining machinery. The interesting and informative tour last approximately 30 minutes. Admission is $2 for adults $2, $1 for students, and families for $5. The tour is available July and August, but please call in advance for tours in May, June or September. Bruce Mines Marina Located on the North Channel of Lake Huron Available to both power and sail boats, can accomodate up to 40 vessels. The Marina is open from May to October The Holy Walk Bruce Mines United Church 705-785-3110 Every November, a candlelit walk relives Christ's walk through Bethlehem, starting at the Bruce Mines United Church. The walk typically draws 3,000 to 5,000 people over the four day event. Community Map
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