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Old Toburn Mine Shaft
Originally known as the Tough Oakes Burnside, the Toburn Mine was
the first producing mine in Kirkland Lake. It officially ceased
operation in 1953. The old headframe is located at the east end
of town, and today is recognized as significant cultural asset.
Miners' Memorial Monument
This stunningly beautiful monument pays tribute to the miners and
the industry that built Kirkland Lake. The monument is a 40 tonne,
32-foot high black granite abstraction of a head frame with 5 life-size
figures portraying local miners. (more...)
Wright-Hargreaves Park
This park occupies part of the Wright-Hargreaves mine property.
This was one of the most productive mines in the Kirkland lake camp,
and was one of the deepest in the world (2.5 km). The wrought iron
gate stood at the entrance to the property on Duncan Avenue. Today,
the park is home to the local cenotaph,
honouring Kirkland Lake's war dead.
Swastika Fireman’s Park
This beautiful park, situated in the heart of Swastika, is haven
for ducks, geese and other shoreline wildlife. The Park envelops
the Blanche River and is a favourite backdrop for wedding photos,
and other special occasions.
Culver Park
Located just 9 km from downtown Kirkland Lake, Culver Park offers
25 beautiful acres of land and water to soothe the spirit and calm
the mind. Fishing, boating and family fun beach activities are available.
Esker Lakes Provincial Park
Straddling the great continental divide between Arctic and Atlantic
watersheds, this park preserves the legacy of glaciers that retreated
10,000 years ago – dozens of kettle lakes, part of the famous 250-kilometre
Munroe esker, undulating hills and sand dunes. Now cloaked in forest,
this fascinating landscape can be intimately explored along a network
of hiking trails. (more...)
Mount Cheminis
Towering 500 m above sea level, Mount Cheminis offers visitors a
challenging climb and one of the most rewarding sites to be found
in northern Ontario. (more...)
Arctic/Atlantic Watershed
This landmark, a favourite photo spot, is located just north of
Kirkland Lake on Highway 11. Waters flowing south of the height
of land (318 m above sea level) flow into the Great Lakes and on
to the Atlantic Ocean. North of this point, all waters flow into
Hudson Bay and on to the Arctic Ocean.
Kinross Park
This little park is one of the best places for an evening stroll
with the kids. Ducks, terns and a host of marsh wildlife abound.
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