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The exibition
Delve into copper’s many secrets : the ore, its prospecting history, its extraction, its processing, its alloys, its properties, its uses, environmental issues. And learn about a typical mining town evolving by leaps and bounds.
The galerie drift
We have an extraordinary scientific exhibit in store for you. But there’s more yet… the most captivating part of your visit is about to begin. First, slip into a miner’s coverall and put on the light-bearing pit helmet that goes with it. Then, follow a guide underground into Miller Drift. You enjoy unique experiences? So, come with us and find out what total darkness is like!
The industrial site
After your return aboveground, you can take a shuttle to the Xstrata Copper - Fonderie Gaspé. Here again, a guide will accompany you and explain the various stages involved in processing copper ore. Keep your eyes wide open on your way there; the scenery is vast and beautiful.
The wind energy site
In Murdochville, our future will just blow you away! We’ll take you to the foot of a wind turbine in Canada’s largest wind farm. You may even feel a bit ant-like as you stand next to one of the futuristic giants on Miller Mountain.