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The Rise and Fall of the Ore Chimney Mine and Slave Lake Dams

The Rise and Fall of the Ore Chimney Mine and Slave Lake Dams

by CHS_Ken | Oct 3, 2026 | Featured Posts, General Information

Join us Monday, October 19th, 2026, for the CDHS general meeting, where we’ll show a never-before-seen video. See the amazing history of the Slave Lake dams and how they supplied hydropower to the mine site. Learn how millions of dollars of gold still remain at the mine and why it closed. Everyone welcome!

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Cloyne and District Historical Society

The Cloyne and District Historical Society is the proud recipient of funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the OHTO, and the Townships of North Frontenac, and Addington Highlands.
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Museum Hours of Operation
July and August
Daily 10am to 4pm

Location
HWY. 41, Cloyne Ontario
(across from Post Office)