On September 23rd, Gold Candle held an Open House at the Virginiatown Community Centre, and it was a huge success! Over 200 people attended and had the opportunity to learn more about Gold Candle’s work and the history of the Kerr-Addison Mine. Community members even shared stories of their own about the historic Mine!

Three information booths were set up, with an area presenting the drilling equipment and a Youth Zone.

One of the highlights, besides the delicious barbecue of course, was the Land Use Workshop where Gold Candle gathered insight and information from community members on the type and location of their local outdoor activities. Participants were invited to use the available pictograms (i.e., fishing, hunting, hiking, cabins, gathering, etc.) and place them on a map of the McGarry Township. We learned the importance of all of these activities to community members, including their interest in the Bear Creek Bridge and the necessity of being able to access it to get to their camp or cabin. Camping is also popular in the Raven Road area. Snowmobiling is popular around the railway, as is ice fishing, hiking, and snowshoeing.

Gold Candle’s aim is to ensure the community can continue to enjoy these activities during exploration activities and potential construction of the Mine.

A big thank you to the participants, the local Royal Canadian Legion branch, the Virginiatown Community Centre, and the Muddy Moose for their support in the success of this wonderful day!

About Gold Candle
Gold Candle is a privately funded Canadian exploration company led by a diverse and highly experienced group of mining professionals. In 2015, the Company acquired claims over the historic Kerr-Addison Gold Mine and surrounding area in the McGarry Township, located in the Timiskaming District of Ontario. Our approach to responsible mineral exploration is to perform our activities in a manner that benefits local communities, employees and shareholders and respect people and the environment.