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Monashee Mountain Goldminers offers a tour along the historic Kettle River where participants can experience a traditional gold placer site in a forested box canyon. You will participate in a demonstration performance that includes working a claim with a prospector. You will learn "how to read a river" and to identify river stones and rock outcroppings. You will explore the rivers edge while learning about the history of gold panning while you learn how to work a pan and find gold. Hear the stories of the lost mother lode and the other legends of fortunes found and lost in this historical mining region. This is a spectacular wilderness area abundant with wildlife.
This tour happens every Thursday from June 27th to September 5th. Participants meet the guide at the Spruce Grove Café near the Monashee Summit on Highway 6 at 12noon. You will proceed following the tour guide on a 5-minute drive to Kettle River. This is a 6-hour rustic adventure experience, participants are asked to pack a lunch. You will arrive back at the Spruce Grove Café by 7pm where dinner will be served.
$55.00cdn
Per person
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - June to September