Marmoraton Mine is former open-pit iron mine that operated from 1955 to 1979 and has since transformed into a striking turquoise lake.
Location: Marmora, ON
Season: Open for all seasons
Marmoraton Mine is surrounded by dramatic cliffs. Once one of the region's largest employers, it is now a fascinating industrial heritage and sightseeing destination.
Best Features:
- Massive flooded open-pit mine with turquoise waters
- Unique industrial and mining heritage
- Spectacular cliffside viewpoints
- Excellent photography opportunities
Why It's Popular:
Visitors are attracted by the mine's impressive scale, unusual landscape, rich mining history, and scenic viewpoints that offer one of Ontario's most distinctive industrial heritage attractions.
Sightseeing, Photography, Hiking, Exploring Local History, Nature Viewing
Parking, Viewing Areas, Interpretive Information, Walking Trails, Scenic Lookouts
Unique, Scenic, Historic, Educational, Memorable