The Lucky Jim Mine
The Lucky Jim Mine
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Jhutty
Surrey, Canada28 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
Was not expecting to go through a treacherous driving route to get to this mine. The drive included an unpaved narrow road around bends off mountain sides... at times only wide enough for one car though it’s a main road. As you get closer to the actual mine the hill is steep and completely off road. Fortunately we were travelling in a wrangler and made it down and back up safely. I would recommend parking at the last sign that says mine to the left and hike down and hike back up. The walk will be 5-10 mins down and maybe 10-15 on the way back up. It’s very secluded so beware because you’re in a forest.
Written September 5, 2020
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alpinewriting
Quathiaski Cove, Canada52 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
Gold was discovered in hard-rock in 1908 near Granite Bay on Quadra Island, British Columbia. In 1909 a group of Finnish settlers were employed to move south from Sontuila Island, British Columbia and work the Lucky Jim Goldmine at Granite Bay. They built first log houses at the mine site: bunk houses, a cook-house, and workshops, all from fir logs felled on the site. Then they drilled shafts deep down into the granite to extract the gold ore. The mine produced gold, silver and copper and was quite rich, but flooded badly being on a major aquifer. The ore was taken by steam locomotive for a mile from the mine to Granite Bay then shipped south to Ladysmith for crushing and smelting. To drain water from the mine shafts, and to supply air for the pneumatic drills, and air for the miners to breathe, a huge stationary steam engine was imported from an iron foundry and installed beside the mine and shafts in 1909. The steam engine is still there for all to see, with its cast steel flywheel weighing about six tons. The miners worked the shafts for only 18 months before shutting the mine down due to flooding and a fall in the gold price.
Since its closure in 1911, the mine and equipment and log buildings all sat untouched until the Lucky Jim Quadra Island restoration group restored the site and made it safe for visitors in 2008.
This is a magical historic site, full of gold-rush history and of the fever which sent so many people into action during those earl;y days when horse, steam, and sail were the transport methods, and the cry of "gold!" would send a fever around the world and make many rush to the cry to try make their fortunes. A visit to this site is a trip back in time to witness some of the rough and wild living that went on during Canada's past. The Lucky Jim Mine Historic Site. Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Since its closure in 1911, the mine and equipment and log buildings all sat untouched until the Lucky Jim Quadra Island restoration group restored the site and made it safe for visitors in 2008.
This is a magical historic site, full of gold-rush history and of the fever which sent so many people into action during those earl;y days when horse, steam, and sail were the transport methods, and the cry of "gold!" would send a fever around the world and make many rush to the cry to try make their fortunes. A visit to this site is a trip back in time to witness some of the rough and wild living that went on during Canada's past. The Lucky Jim Mine Historic Site. Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Written December 15, 2015
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FurtherAway
Vancouver Island, Canada60 contributions
Dec 2018
This is a beautiful, if mostly unimproved, mining site from about 100 years ago. The steam donkey and the shaft is really impressive. There are no interpretive signboards, but it's fun to wander around and explore.
Written December 29, 2018
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hurricanekatrinarule
Woolhope, UK236 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
What a total waste of time. The roads are truckers roads through the forests and very gravely and have big potholes - thank goodness we went when the lorries were not working. The site is in the middle of the woods with signs telling you not to walk because it is dangerous. You need a 4 x 4 to get there or have a long walk. The equipment is not working and there are big covered holes.
Written October 29, 2016
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Ashby de la Zouch, UK544 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Well, to get here by car you need to be brave really. The road got narrower then turned into a trail then a track between the trees. We stopped eventually and left the car in a small clearing as we didn't want to risk damage to the rental vehicle. But it was worth every bump! Not a great deal to see but just oozing atmosphere. The mine shafts are covered over with grills but beneath those are still there so be careful if you take small dogs with you. The old iron wheel contraption is incredible - how did they get it there??
This place is so off the beaten track but well worth the effort if you like local history.
This place is so off the beaten track but well worth the effort if you like local history.
Written June 27, 2018
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GinaS
Victoria, Canada237 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
This is not a park or historic site, so there is no signage to tell you what you are looking at. Granite Bay Road is a gravel logging road, so be aware that you might encounter large logging trucks on your way. There is a sign at the turnoff to the mine, and we parked when we saw the second sign and walked down (a 5 minute walk). It was interesting to see the old flywheel, and a few metal artifacts. The mine shafts themselves have metal grates over them, so you can't see inside. We didn't find any of the homestead ruins, I'm not sure where they were located.
It was so quiet and peaceful when we were there (a Sunday), but there were a lot of hungry mosquitoes! Worthwhile if you have an hour or two to spare.
It was so quiet and peaceful when we were there (a Sunday), but there were a lot of hungry mosquitoes! Worthwhile if you have an hour or two to spare.
Written May 30, 2017
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Mark L
Battle Creek, MI12 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
So a new restaurant opened up in Battle Creek called the Lucky Rooster. Normally I don't go to a restaurant that just opened but on the second day of their opening my fiance and I decided to take a chance. What a great surprise!!!! Got seated and from there everything was excellent. From the service to the food, Battle Creek is most definitely lucky to have such a fine restaurant in this town. Steven the owner stopped by at least twice to make sure that everything was perfect. By the time we left the place was packed. Excellent place for dinner.
Written December 20, 2018
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Footsac
Comox, Canada353 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
this is hard to rate....it basically is an old abandoned Gold mine....the shafts are gated over and there is some evidence of old mechanization around the adit entrance.....but nevertheless, its an interesting spot to visit, as long as you do your research and find out what this mine meant to the development of Quadra island...
Written September 30, 2017
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Nl E
Victoria, Canada50 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
I enjoyed finding this old mine site. It was a bit hairy driving the last 10 minute on muddy roads but we did go in November when it was pouring rain. Beautiful West coast forest!
Written November 12, 2016
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Hi there where on Quadra is this?
Written May 29, 2016
Its on North Quadra. From the CR ferry turn left on West rd, then drive up Hyacinth bay road, then turn left at Granite rd which is gravel and then eventually you take a sharp right on a rough road(I think it's Open Bay Main rd). There are signs from there. I think it took us less than an hour but I wouldn't have attempted it in a car. 4×4 is a good idea on that end of the island.
Written November 12, 2016
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