Available dates

The mine is open for mineral collecting June through Labor Day weekend. A limited number of days and spots are available by advance registration only. More dates may be added based on demand.

Minimum numbers are required for the event to be offered.

Choose your desired date from the calendars below and then go to our printable reservation form:

Word (.doc format)
PDF (.pdf format)

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May 2008

Sunday

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AM event full
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AM event full
PM event open

June 2008

Sunday

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Full

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AM event full
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Full

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AM event full
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AM event full
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July 2008

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Available

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Full

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Full

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AM event full
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AM event full
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AM event full
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Full

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Available

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AM event full
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August 2008

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Available

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Available

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Available

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Available

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Available

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September 2008

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Reservations

FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED WITH RESERVATIONS.

Refunds of 75% will be promptly made if we have notification at least 2 weeks prior to your reservation dates. Cancellation notification must be made by mail, fax, or e-mail ONLY.

Choose your desired date from the calendars above and then go to our printable reservation form:

 Word (.doc format)

 PDF (.pdf format)

We accept Visa, Mastercard or checks.

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Gift shop

Visit our gift shop at Gitche Gumee Landing, 202 Ontonagon St., Ontonagon, Michigan (at the north end of River Street) to see a great selection of gift items including copper specimens, all sorts of interesting copper items, and many other minerals from Michigan and the world. We also carry locally made Upper Peninsula Candles, highly scented candles in ceramic crocks, a variety of unique rock and mineral candle holders, votives, and other candles. There are also a variety of lovely jewelry items and many other gift items as a souvenir for yourself or for another. Also for sale are publications by Great Lakes Geoscience including Copper Country Road Trips, Self-Guided Geological Field Trip to the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, and others.

Visit the U.P. Candle site

Contact us

The Caledonia Mine – Red Metal Minerals

Richard Whiteman
202 Ontonagon Street
Ontonagon, MI 49953
Phone 906-884-6618
Fax 906-884-6753
E-mail caledoniamine@charter.net

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Souvenirs

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