Ontario’s Mineral Emblem Remains Rooted in Northwest

Ontario’s mineral emblem remains rooted in Northwest

Since 1937, Ontario has featured the white trillium as its official provincial flower and the common loon as its official bird since 1994. The province also features amethyst as its official gemstone/mineral and this year marks the 50th anniversary of…

You can pan for gold in Ontario’s mineral capital...

You can pan for gold in Ontario’s mineral capital 3 hours from Toronto at Canada’s largest gem and mineral show Treasure hunters can experience some of Ontario’s natural wonders by visiting Bancroft’s 60th anniversary Rockhound Gemboree, where kids can pan for gold. Imagine finding breathtaking gemstones or even panning for gold right here in Ontario. Treasure hunters can experience some of Ontario’s natural wonders by visiting Bancroft’s 60th a…