Kirkland Lake – On the Mile of Gold
For over 100 years, the community of Kirkland Lake’s history has been tied to the discovery of gold and the mining of this precious ore.
The stories of those who made this community their home are found everywhere you look – a mine headframe, statues and memorials, a mine owner’s mansion, and even a rehabilitated tailings pond.
Come for a visit and create your own story along the Mile of Gold!
Places
Museum of Northern History at the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
The museum is housed in the elegant and beautifully restored Sir Harry Oakes Chateau
Kirkland Lake Miners’ Memorial
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
The Kirkland Lake Miners' Memorial Monument and Plaque, located in a small parkette
Road Map
Kirkland Lake, Ontario to Ontario
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