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Cape Breton, EXPLORE, HISTORY, LOOKING BACK, MYSTERIES, MYTHS & MONSTERS, Nova ScotiaLeave a comment

MYSTERIES: The 500 Year Old Chinese City on Cape Breton Island

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The Story: Back in 2002, architect, amateur historian and native Cape Bretoner Paul Chiasson went for a hike up Kelly’s Mountain on Cape Dauphin near Sydney on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. What he found has been the subject of … Continue reading MYSTERIES: The 500 Year Old Chinese City on Cape Breton Island

BAY OF FUNDY, EXPLORE, HISTORY, LOOKING BACK, Nova Scotia, Pirates, SHIPS & SHIP WRECKS, TREASURESLeave a comment

TREASURE: Pirate Ned Low, Captain Kidd and the Treasure of Isle Haute, NS

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by Art MacKay, October 14th, 2015 THE VISUALSTHE STORY: Many of us believe that a mystery unexplained remains a mystery and this seems to be true for Isle Haute, a particularly isolated and rugged island lying off Minas Basin in the … Continue reading TREASURE: Pirate Ned Low, Captain Kidd and the Treasure of Isle Haute, NS

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PLACES: Maine – Map of Gold, Silver & Lost Treasure Sites

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Placer and lode gold have been found in Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Knox, Oxford, Somerset, Waldo and Washington Counties. Note: Some sites listed below may have prohibitions against prospecting. Always seek permission from property owners and obtain any necessary permits prior … Continue reading PLACES: Maine – Map of Gold, Silver & Lost Treasure Sites

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EXPLORE – The Blakeney Gold Mine at Basswood Ridge, Charlotte County. NB. 1900 to 2022

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THE STORY Today in 2022  the New Brunswick Government has proposed an amendment to the law surrounding mineral rights in New Brunswick which could see mining companies allowed to enter privately owned land – including agricultural land – for prospecting … Continue reading EXPLORE – The Blakeney Gold Mine at Basswood Ridge, Charlotte County. NB. 1900 to 2022

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EXPLORE PEI: Did this PEI man find the oldest European artifact?

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P.E.I. man believes he has found oldest European artifact, wants verification Treasure hunter has contacted the Royal Ontario Museum for help in determining age of items.   Click to access pei-man-believes-he-has-found-oldest-european-artifact.pdf Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/rick-barton-find-artifact-european-1.3725651 Continue reading EXPLORE PEI: Did this PEI man find the oldest European artifact?

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TREASURE: Did Captain Kidd bury treasure at Money Cove, Grand Manan?

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It seems every island makes the claim that Captain Kidd buried treasure there and as this colourful story from 1930 shows, Grand Manan is no exception … and they have “Money Cove” to prove it. Click to access d4752-treasure_-the-legend-of-captain-kidds-treasure-at-money-cove-grand-manan.pdf Continue reading TREASURE: Did Captain Kidd bury treasure at Money Cove, Grand Manan?