Bruce Mines

Welcome to the beautiful, historic town of Bruce Mines & Area. Nestled on the North Channel of Lake Huron on Trans-Canada Highway 17, this is a true four-season destination. Founded in 1846 as Canada’s first copper mine, our scenic town is rich in history. Visit a 100-plus-year-old dollhouse at the Museum, travel underground at the Simpson Mine Shaft, or take a self-guided historical walking tour.

The North Channel of Lake Huron is a favourite of boaters. Whether canoeing, kayaking, or docking at our full-service waterfront marina, you’ll be surrounded by picturesque vistas and world-class sunsets. Discover nature at its finest with geological formations like puddingstone, ripple rock, and the Gordon Lake deposit. Explore the landscape in summer to fish, hunt, cycle the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, or hike trails at the Central Algoma Land Trust. In winter, enjoy snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing, and ice fishing. Browse unique works from our thriving community of local artisans. Visit the historic site that inspired Tom Thomson’s View Over a Lake: Shore With Houses (1912) and browse the works of local artisans across all media.

The town hosts events throughout the year, including the Canada Day Parade, Fall Fair and the Cruisin’ Car Show. There are a variety of accommodations, restaurants and unique shops to suit your needs. Visitors will appreciate the friendly smiles and courteous service that make Bruce Mines such a special place. Come as a tourist, leave as a friend.