Bruce Mines is a town in the Near North region of Northern Ontario.
Understand
[edit]The copper deposits of the region were first discovered by non-native settlers in 1846.
As of 2021, it had a population of 582 people.
Get in
[edit]Get around
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Map of Bruce Mines
See
[edit]- 1 Bruce Mines Museum. Open summers only (Jul-Aug), 10AM-4PM.
Do
[edit]- Marina & Waterfront park
- Rydal Bank Dam (9km north of town along Hwy 638)
Buy
[edit]The town has a grocery store, pharmacy, mechanic, an LCBO (liquor) outlet, and a single gas station. A hardware store is located 3km north of town, in the hamlet of Bruce Station.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Copper Bean Cafe, 9196 Highway 17 in Bruce Mines, ☏ +1 705-908-3032. M-Sa 8AM-3PM, Su 10AM-3PM. If you're sick of doughnut shop coffee, the Copper Bean is a good stop for the real thing. Sandwiches and pastries served for breakfast or lunch.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- Municipal campground
- Bavarian Inn
- Bruce Bay Cottages & Lighthouse
Connect
[edit]- 1 Bruce Mines & Plummer Additional Union Public Library, ☏ +1 705 785 3370, [email protected]. Tu-Fr 11AM-5PM, Sa 10:30AM-3:30PM. Four public computers available for use, as well as wifi for a nominal fee.