Malartic

Présentation

Gold under the houses! One of Canada's largest gold reserves is sitting beneath the town of Malartic. Osisko Exploration Ltd has recently initiated development operations for Canada's largest open pit mine, including the relocation of 200 homes and five institutional buildings. Back in 1940, the town of Malartic boasted seven gold mines. Certain buildings on Avenue Royale have preserved a false western-like façade as reminiscences of a gold rush period. When you pass through Malartic, don't forget to look for the new gold mine and its boomtown architecture, to learn about its impressive history, and to make a short detour to the new neighborhood.