Welcome to the home of the N.W.T. Mining Heritage Society - a group that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the mining heritage of the Northwest Territories.
The current focus of the group is the preservation of the A-Shaft Area of Giant Mine, located on the outskirts of the territories' capital, Yellowknife. The mine is in the process of closing down after more than 50 years of continuous operation - which is a long time for a gold mine.
The Society hopes to build a mining museum and tourist centre using some of the old mine site buildings. An excellent vision of what this future centre could look like many years down the road has been written by charter member, Walt Humphries.
Our group has been very busy over the last five years.
Click here for the story of our creation and our progress to the present day. We look forward to your comments, and welcome any help you can offer in the creation of this northern dream! Please contact us if you would like to contribute!
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by the N.W.T. Mining Heritage Society
Webspace donated by the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Website maintained by Ryan Silke
