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DATE FOUNDED:
1995
MISSION:
This private, for-profit site interprets the industrial history
and geology of the mines and offers visitors a fun and educational
visit below the earth's surface.
PHYSICAL
DESCRIPTION:
a) Capelton Mines. Situated on a 600-acre wooded site. A major tourist
attraction.
b) Museum. Adjacent to the reception building, the museum showcases
the history of the Albert, Eustis, and Capelton Mines, from 1865
to the closure of the last mine in 1939, and the later reopening
of the Capelton Mine for tourism purposes in 1995.
c) Reception / Boutique / Snack Bar.
d) Interpretive Trails.
e) Picnic area (near the covered bridge over the Massawippi River).
COLLECTIONS:
N/A.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
Guided tours: Like old-time miners, visitors are brought to the
mine site by wagon, for a two-hour subterranean visit. During the
tour, they will discover the industrial history of the oldest copper
mine in Quebec, the rough lifestyle of the miners, the geology of
stalactites and stalagmites, and the extraordinary colours caused
by the slow dripping of underground water. Boots, raincoat, and
miners' hats are provided. Other activities: Underground concerts
(please inquire for schedule and prices). Interpretive exhibitions.
Children and groups welcome. Bicycle rentals (the Mine is on the
route of a bike path linking North Hatley to Lennoxville and Sherbrooke).
Note: In all seasons, bring a sweater, as summer and winter temperatures
in the mine are about 9 degrees C.
PUBLICATIONS:
Guidebook and postcards (please inquire for prices).
BUSINESS
HOURS:
April 1 to October 31:
Monday-Sunday, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. (first tour: 10 a.m.).
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ENTRY FEES
/ MEMBERSHIP:
General admission (Mine): $17.20. Children (ages 6 to 15): $10.20.
Family (2 adults; 2 children): $39.95. Extra child: $5.75. Reservations
preferred.
Entry to the Museum: Free.
Concert in the mine: Please inquire.
LANGUAGE
OF SERVICE:
French / English.
HOW TO REACH
US:
Address: 800 Route 108, North Hatley,QC, J1M 2A3.
Tel: (819) 346-9545
Fax: (819) 346-9769
Email: minecap@interlinx.qc.ca
WEB SITE:
www.minescapelton.com
OTHER INFORMATION:
Recipient of a Grand prix du Tourisme québécois 1998
(Tourisme durable et responsable).
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