You Can Pick Your Own Purple Gems At Ontario's Stunning Amethyst Mine This Spring

Wander through 5 acres of glimmering amethysts. 💎
You Can Pick Your Own Purple Gems At Ontario's Stunning Amethyst Mine This Spring
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Hidden away in northern Ontario lies a spectacular mine filled with glittering gemstones.

The Amethyst Mine Panorama is a magical place near Thunder Bay where you can dig for your own precious rocks, and it plans to reopen this spring.

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Visitors can wander through acres of purple, lavender, red and black amethysts and fill up a pail to bring home with them. 

Tours of the facility are also available, and there is a shop on site where you can purchase jewellery and other souvenirs. 

Closed-toed shoes are recommended, and safety protocols are in place for visitors. 

Amethyst Mine Panorama

Price: $10 admission, $4 per pound of amethyst

When: May 15, 2021 - September 30, 2021

Address: 500 Bass Lake Rd., Shuniah, ON

Why You Need To Go: Hunt for your own dazzling gemstones at this spectacular amethyst mine.

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    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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