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Welcome to the South Porcupine Historical Website |
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Welcome to the South Porcupine Historical Website. Come and share our history! The site contains several resources such as images, stories as well as a discussion board that is open to registered users. We look forward to your stories, pictures, observations and ideas.
Thank you for visiting the site!
 100th Anniversary
Did you know that Timmins is celebrating it's 100th Anniversary? You can check out the schedule of activities, videos and much more at http://www.timmins100.ca/site/ You can also purchase your 100th anniversary music CD on line through the Shania Twain On Line Gift Store. Click the image to go directly to the gift store and make your purchase. |
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Starting in 1907, the area became home to dozens of prospectors who explored the areas around Porcupine Lake and the Frederick House River. It was not until the discovery of the Dome Mine in 1909, by Jack Wilson, a member of the Harry Preston crew, that the area became known as an important gold camp. Benny Hollinger and his partner Alex Gillies were not far behind the Wilson party; they were to discover the Hollinger Gold Mine. Discovered by Alexander Olifant (alias Sandy McIntyre), the McIntyre Mines completed the string of important gold discoveries in the Camp. Many other gold mines would open up in the area around the Porcupine Camp in the next 60 years; however, no other gold mines discovered to date have ever equaled the importance of the first mines in the Timmins area called the "Big Three". |
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